The Kominsky Method

"The Kominsky Method" is, in my humble opinion, by far, the best and most significant thing Michael Douglas has ever done or probably ever will do. For the sitcom genre, it is sublime. It has all the elements of comedy and tragedy and as they say punches way about it's weight.

Alan Arkin is also very good as are a whole host of recognizable big name celebrities. The plot, the storylines the characterizations, the character arcs, the direction ... all aspects of this series converge to create something substantial and way above the normal TV sitcom.

Notable are Lisa Edelstein who I first saw on The West Wing, then House, and now "The Good Doctor" playing Alan Arkin's wayward substance abusing daughter; Paul Reiser the health-challenged "boyfriend" of Michael Douglas's daughter Mindy played vivaciously by Sarah Baker. Reiser, who must be wearing a fat-suit is about the same age or older than Douglas himself which leads to many memorable moments. Jane Seymour who plays with absolute poise and dignity the love interest of Alan Arkin whose wife has recently passed away.

Teally everyone in the show does a tremendous job to bring the vision and writing to life.

I am not sure I ever would have thought to watch this series if it had not been done on NetFlix where I could watch it without a major investment, but I am very happily surprised that I did. Thanks NetFlix, and also to Chuck Lorre who climbed way above the adolescent, but funny, Two And A Half Men.

Really fun. 10/10

How you can describe the comedy as 'hysterical' is beyond me - it's not. It's wry and gentle and drips with pathos with the occasional belly-laugh. The pathos isn't only limited to the ageing juveniles, either -the youngsters in the acting class exhibit their fair share of sympathy- deserving angst. But as a parallel narrative for someone who is pushing the same.age as the two leads, it scores heavily. Not much around for our demographic, but there's this. Good work, Lorre, and good work Arkin and Douglas.

For someone who usually finds Chuck Lorre's work a little much, this was a genuine surprise. I suppose no laugh track, like Big Bang Theory, Two And Half Men, etc, certainly helps. Alan Arkin's delivery is hilarious and dry as ever. Good seeing some actors and actresses that I haven't seen in a while also.

It is so refreshing to watch something that appeals to audiences over 50. The subject matter is relevant, the acting is excellent and the only negative is that I've got to wait until next season to see new episodes... and I can't wait!

The writing in this show is excellent, the actors are one of the best ensembles for a long time.

The honesty and situations reflect a side of life rarely, if ever done in media of recent times, probably Douglas's finest work in a long time, really good viewing.