Review Day

There are no major spoilers in these reviews.

Ali Wong: Don Wong:
Ali Wong's third comedy special is both excessively vulgar and excessively funny. On Netflix.

Final Grade: B+

Luther: Fallen Sun:
After five great seasons, Luther goes out with a whimper in this movie conclusion. The plotline flows more like a typical procedural. Among the questionable story decisions: The movie opens with Luther going to jail, only to have him break out within the first 15 minutes because the plot demands that he be on the run. Idris Elba seems to be phoning it in for most of the movie, which can absolutely be forgiven because the writers didn't really give him much acting to do. On Netflix.

Final Grade: C-

Man Seeking Woman, Season One:
This comedy show starring Jay Baruchel takes typical dating tropes and leans into their most fantastical extremes. From thinking that your ex is dating someone so awful he's literally Hitler (guest star: Bill Hader) to being the single guy at a couples potluck dinner, each episode feels like an SNL skit played absolutely seriously. There's no real overarching plot progression, but it's fun and very different.

Final Grade: B

Party Down, Season One:
This aughts-era comedy about failed actors working in a party catering company features familiar actors in their early years, including several of the cast of Veronica Mars. The show has a good balance of funny one-off scenarios (with guest stars) and plot progression. On Hulu.

Final Grade: B+