An amazing show full of interesting, lovable, unforgettable characters. Each and every one of them is intriguing and has something going for them. The two leads have amazing chemistry, I'm especially impressed with Gillian Jacobs, who's probably the most underrated actress of the 2010's. Her character, a messy and volatile functioning addict, is portayed with astonishing complexity by Jacobs.
Paul Rust, as an actor and a writer on the show, walks a tight rope as a likeable dork and a codependent wimp. From the moment the two characters meet, watching their feelings for each other develop despite their somewhat incompatible personalities is a joy to behold. The writers treat them with serious dignity and refuse to let anyone of the hook; they also enjoy to put the characters, especially Rust, in the most awkward situations. I don't think I ever squirmed so often watching a show. It knows relationships are hard for broken people, and that love is not to be taken for granted.
Granted, it's somewhat hipster-ish. The places are always fancy and clean, and many of the supporting characters are a tad too quirky and colourful. LA equals Silver Lakes here, which, honestly, is totally fine for me. The show lives through the complex interplay of the characters and is hardly ever plot-driven. There's one great scene in which Paul Rust, very much in love, marvels at Jacobs, and tells her she's as beautiful as the great Hollywood actresses who starred in black-and-white-films. She takes his comments with low-key bewilderment, glancing back at him with a subtle, broken smile. He is right.
Paul Rust, as an actor and a writer on the show, walks a tight rope as a likeable dork and a codependent wimp. From the moment the two characters meet, watching their feelings for each other develop despite their somewhat incompatible personalities is a joy to behold. The writers treat them with serious dignity and refuse to let anyone of the hook; they also enjoy to put the characters, especially Rust, in the most awkward situations. I don't think I ever squirmed so often watching a show. It knows relationships are hard for broken people, and that love is not to be taken for granted.
Granted, it's somewhat hipster-ish. The places are always fancy and clean, and many of the supporting characters are a tad too quirky and colourful. LA equals Silver Lakes here, which, honestly, is totally fine for me. The show lives through the complex interplay of the characters and is hardly ever plot-driven. There's one great scene in which Paul Rust, very much in love, marvels at Jacobs, and tells her she's as beautiful as the great Hollywood actresses who starred in black-and-white-films. She takes his comments with low-key bewilderment, glancing back at him with a subtle, broken smile. He is right.