TV: Crashing (Pete Holmes HBO series)

[b1e9a8r5s]

The new HBO series with Holmes playing a version of himself as a struggling stand up comedian. Judd Apatow is directing.

I watched the 1st two episodes last night. I thought they were good and I think the show has some potential. Anyone else watching?

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[SirPaste]

Anyone else enjoying this show? I think it's hilarious

 

[Jumptheshark]

for those who, Like me have no idea who holmes is or what this is

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt5037914/

 

[Carlzner]

Really funny show

 

[Tasty Biscuits]

Yeah I've definitely enjoyed it so far.

 

[b1e9a8r5s]

I think it's been pretty good. Glad to see it's been picked up for season 2.

 

[Tkachuk4MVP]

Great show so far, good way to spend a half hour. It avoids going the obvious route and builds the show around a comedian who's a really good (albeit flawed) guy as opposed to one who's cynical/angry/super self-deprecating. A lot of the humor comes from the fact that Pete's a fish out of water and probably way too nice to be a comedian.

 

[HanSolo]

Not a hard sell since Holmes' persona is the nice guy comic.

I knew him from the Collegehumor Batman parodies that were pretty funny. Didn't watch his talk show though.

 

[Tkachuk4MVP]

Yeah it's definitely a role that comes naturally to him. I first heard him on the Doug Loves Movies podcast and he was bizarre but really funny. I also enjoy his own podcast quite a bit.

 

[Tasty Biscuits]

Not a hard sell since Holmes' persona is the nice guy comic.

I knew him from the Collegehumor Batman parodies that were pretty funny. Didn't watch his talk show though.

I miss his show. Go back and find clips of him interviewing athletes. Doesn't really matter which one, almost all of them are gold. Really any pre-taped interview segments are great.

Great show so far, good way to spend a half hour. It avoids going the obvious route and builds the show around a comedian who's a really good (albeit flawed) guy as opposed to one who's cynical/angry/super self-deprecating. A lot of the humor comes from the fact that Pete's a fish out of water and probably way too nice to be a comedian.

Agreed -- that's a great observation.

 

[les Habs]

Good show. Tonight's episode (Sarah Silverman) was my favorite so far.

 

[Trap Jesus]

This has been great so far. I know when a comedian has his own show a lot of people go the route of "he's just copying Louis CK", but I've actually preferred Master on None and Crashing to Louie TBH.

 

[b1e9a8r5s]

Anyone still watching?

I thought this week with Bill Burr was hysterical, but I'm a huge Burr fan. The shows kinda weird though in that I really don't care about Pete all that much and I'm much more interested in the cameos and guest stars week to week.

 

[kook10]

I just watched the latest episode. I like Pete and his character. He is so quirky and straight everyone is his foil. It is a good setup.

 

[Tasty Biscuits]

Yep, still an enjoyable watch.

 

[Trap Jesus]

I had no idea this was back on, didn't hear anything about it. I liked the 1st season, will definitely watch the 2nd.

 

[b1e9a8r5s]

I had no idea this was back on, didn't hear anything about it. I liked the 1st season, will definitely watch the 2nd.

 

[Em etah Eh]

Season 3 going on now. It's nice to be able to watch this after an episode of True Detective. Lightens the mood for sure. Really enjoyed the last episode in the Synagogue. Watched it twice.

 

[HanSolo]

Good comfy comedy TV. Getting real stand ups to participate in a very organic and natural way is a really big strength for the show.

 

[Trap Jesus]

This is like the ultimate understated, solid comedy show. Nothing amazing, but it's consistent, funny and enjoyable.

 

[b1e9a8r5s]

I think that's right. Nothing ground breaking, but I almost always enjoy it. Comfort food.

 

[b1e9a8r5s]

Cancelled. I'm disappointed. Although the last episode served as a decent series finale.

 

[Trap Jesus]

Damn. Nice little show. The very, very end of the episode (final shot) felt a bit odd and rushed so I wonder if they threw that in there in case they got cancelled.

Not a Mulaney fan at all but thought that was a great character he played in he last episode.

 

[Em etah Eh]

Didn't realize that was the last episode of the season already, and series apparently. Bummer.

 

[David Dennison]

I enjoyed it, good but not great. I was shocked to see Artie in the finale, even tho I don't think he had any lines.

I think shows about comedians doing stand up comedy got a little over-saturated after Louie. Crashing, Marvelous Ms. Maisel, I'm Dying Up Here, Lady Dynamite, Gaffigan show. I think MMM is the only one remaining.