Review (TV series)
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| Genre | Comedy |
| Created by | Andy Daly |
| Directed by | Jeffrey Blitz |
| Starring | Andy Daly Megan Stevenson Jessica St. Clair Fred Willard James Urbaniak |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 9 (list of episodes) |
| Production | |
| Executive producers | Andy Daly Charlie Siskel |
| Camera setup | Single |
| Running time | 22 minutes |
| Original release | |
| Network | Comedy Central |
| Release | March 6, 2014 – present |
| Related | |
| Review with Myles Barlow | |
Review is an adapted American sitcom series, created by veteran comic actor/writer Andy Daly. It premiered March 6, 2014, on U.S. cable television network Comedy Central.[1] The program is based on the Australian television series Review with Myles Barlow.[2] The network initially ordered eight episodes for the first season run, but so much extra content was left over that a ninth episode was made and aired, too.[3] The Season One episodes were directed by Jeffrey Blitz.[4][3]
Premise
The series uses both the “mockumentary” and “show-within-a-show” techniques to depict the fictional, reality television-style adventures of enthusiastic, likeable professional critic Forrest MacNeil, who hosts a TV show (called, "Review") in which he engages in any life experience his viewers (who electronically submit question-requests to the show) ask him to, to find out if life “is any good” (as a movie critic would, of a film). Afterward, Forrest formally rates (his version of) each life experience in-studio, on a one-to-five-star(s) scale. However, Forrest's compulsive curiosity and uncompromising commitment to the show unexpectedly backfire in ways that increasingly impact his own, formerly ideal, real life.[5]
Cast (regular)
- Forrest MacNeil (Andy Daly) - star of the show (-within-a-show), “Review”; a naive, repressed, Southern California suburbanite, who wears exactly the same clothes in every episode; a good-natured and mild-mannered intellectual, Forrest sees the show as a way to help people understand their world (by indulging their natural curiosity); as a result, he carries out each life experience/viewer request no matter what the cost(s) – ignoring his instincts, compromising personal well-being and relationships, and violating social norms (e.g., laws), along the way.[4]
- A.J. Gibbs (Megan Stevenson) - Forrest's cheerful and expressive co-host, whose wardrobe changes each episode (and sometimes, within the same episode); she selects and reads viewer's question-requests, banters with Forrest, and serves as the show’s (often ignored) voice-of-reason.
- Suzanne MacNeil (Jessica St. Clair) - Forrest’s happy wife (of 14 years), turned, hostile ex-wife. Without warning or explanation, Forrest starts divorce proceedings against Suzanne (in Season One’s 3rd episode), merely because a viewer wondered what a divorce would be like. The divorce leaves Forrest & Suzanne emotionally devastated, but Suzanne soon follows through with it -- to Forrest’s shock and dismay. She becomes close with her younger, male divorce attorney, and Forrest jealously assumes the two are in a sexual relationship. Having lost his best/only friend, his house, half of his money, and full custody of their son, Forrest obsessively launches a series of short-sighted schemes that are designed to win Suzanne back, but are derailed by his prioritizing the show over anything (and anyone) else.[4]
- Lucille (Tara Karsian) – Forrest’s dour, disapproving-but-grudgingly-loyal executive assistant; her general apathy, and lack of respect for her boss (due to Forrest's lack of common sense and self awareness), is on near-constant display; Forrest generally ignores her attempts to save him from himself[4]
- Josh (Michael Croner) – the show’s unpaid college intern; fun-loving and immature, Forrest frequently exploits him[4]
- Grant (James Urbaniak) – Forrest’s (usually) blank-faced and taciturn producer; pushes Forrest to finish assignments he otherwise would not[4]
- Jack T. Walthall (Fred Willard) – Forrest’s accidentally ironic, sweet-yet-tactless, 75-year-old ex-father-in-law (Suzanne's father).[4]
Guest stars include: Andy Richter; Ashley Tisdale; Jason Mantzoukas; Rich Fulcher; Lance Bass; Emo Philips; Andy Blitz; and, Maria Thayer.[4]
Episodes
| No. in series |
Title | Directed by | Original air date | U.S. viewers (millions) | |
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| 1 | "Stealing; Addiction; Prom" | Jeffrey Blitz | March 6, 2014 | 0.54[6] | |
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Stealing Drug Addiction   | |||||
| 2 | "Sex Tape; Racist; Hunting" | Jeffrey Blitz | March 13, 2014 | 0.65[7] | |
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Making a Sex Tape Being a Racist  | |||||
| 3 | "Pancakes; Divorce; Pancakes" | Jeffrey Blitz | March 20, 2014 | 0.50[8] | |
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Eating 15 Pancakes Getting Divorced (No Rating) Eating 30 Pancakes | |||||
| 4 | "Celebrity; Batman" | Jeffrey Blitz | March 27, 2014 | 0.55[9] | |
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Sleeping with a Celebrity | |||||
| 5 | "Best Friend; Space" | Jeffrey Blitz | April 3, 2014 | 0.42[10] | |
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Having a Best Friend | |||||
| 6 | "Road Rage; Orgy" | Jeffrey Blitz | April 10, 2014 | 0.37[11] | |
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Road Rage | |||||
| 7 | "Revenge; Getting Rich; Aching" | Jeffrey Blitz | April 17, 2014 | 0.43[12] | |
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Getting Revenge Getting Rich Quick | |||||
| 8 | "Marry; Run; Party" | Jeffrey Blitz | April 24, 2014 | 0.46[13] | |
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Marrying a Stranger Running from the Law | |||||
| 9 | "Quitting; Last Day; Irish" | Jeffrey Blitz | May 1, 2014 | 0.44[14] | |
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Quitting a Job Living Your Last Day (rating issued by A.J.) | |||||
References
- ^ Eakin, Marah (February 7, 2014). "Andy Daly sleeps with a celebrity in the new trailer for Review". The A.V. Club. Retrieved February 9, 2014.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (October 17, 2011). "Comedy Central Greenlights 'Review' Pilot Starring Andrew Daly". Deadline.com. Retrieved February 6, 2014.
- ^ a b Blacker, Ben (April 29, 2014). "Nerdist Writer's Panel: Review". http://www.nerdist.com/ (Podcast). Nerdist Industries. Retrieved May 3, 2014.
{{cite podcast}}: External link in|website= - ^ a b c d e f g h Bibel, Sara (December 11, 2013). "Comedy Central Sets Winter Schedule Including 'Workaholics', 'Tosh.0' & 'Inside Amy Schumer'". Zap2it. Retrieved January 26, 2014.
- ^ Yakas, Ben (April 27, 2014). "Videos: Do Yourself A Favor & Watch The Hilarious First Season Of Review". Gothamist. Gothamist LLC. Retrieved May 10, 2014.
- ^ Yanan, Travis (March 7, 2014). "Thursday's Cable Ratings & Broadcast Finals: "Big Bang Theory," "Millers" Take Top Spots". The Futon Critic. Retrieved March 14, 2014.
- ^ Yanan, Travis (March 14, 2014). "Thursday's Cable Ratings & Broadcast Finals: "Big Bang Theory" Continues Its Reign for CBS". The Futon Critic. Retrieved March 14, 2014.
- ^ Yanan, Travis (March 21, 2014). "Thursday's Cable Ratings & Broadcast Finals: "Scandal," "Grey's Anatomy" Lead Demo Pack". The Futon Critic. Retrieved March 21, 2014.
- ^ Yanan, Travis (March 28, 2014). "Thursday's Cable Ratings & Broadcast Finals: "Scandal," "Grey's Anatomy" Top Charts". The Futon Critic. Retrieved March 31, 2014.
- ^ Yanan, Travis (April 4, 2014). "Thursday's Cable Ratings & Broadcast Finals: "Big Bang Theory" Returns on Top for CBS". The Futon Critic. Retrieved April 25, 2014.
- ^ Yanan, Travis (April 11, 2014). "Thursday's Cable Ratings & Broadcast Finals: "Big Bang Theory," "Scandal" Top Charts". The Futon Critic. Retrieved April 11, 2014.
- ^ Yanan, Travis (April 21, 2014). "Thursday's Cable Ratings & Broadcast Finals: "Scandal" Goes Out on Top for ABC". The Futon Critic. Retrieved April 25, 2014.
- ^ Yanan, Travis (April 25, 2014). "Thursday's Cable Ratings & Broadcast Finals: CBS Comedies Top Charts in Viewers, Demos". The Futon Critic. Retrieved May 2, 2014.
- ^ Yanan, Travis (May 2, 2014). "Thursday's Cable Ratings & Broadcast Finals: "Big Bang", "Grey's Anatomy" Lead Demo Pack". The Futon Critic. Retrieved May 3, 2014.