Undateable

First i gotta say, The Performance of Chris D'Elia is so applaudable, iv watched him before in "Whitney" and definitely he steels the show where ever you put him in, so hilarious with that dorky full of banter character with his dynamic physical comedy.

Keeping the show up on the same level of authenticity and originality is a bit hard in Sitcoms... So i'm reviewing this just after watching the premiere of the second season and they'r just rolling on the same level of hilarious acting representing an even more hilarious writing.

The mix of the two characters of "Justin"and"Danny" , one is detached who you won't expect much of "emotionally" and the other is just the exact opposite is so recreative and full of many possibilities .

One of the new funny scenarios they started in the second season is when they start to act a fake trial or fake funeral .. .really hilarious :D

Thank god they gave it a chance and renew it for a second season and hopefully more to come.

Now in its second season (I did not watch the first), "Undateable" is a show with an unusual conceit: not only is the action live, but the actors acknowledge that, and the show centers on that fact. The actors interact with the audience. Cameras show the audience in the studio. They have a live band that interacts with the actors and the audience. In short, the concept of "breaking" while in character is not only acceptable, but encouraged.

I have seen criticisms in the posts saying that such breaking is "amateurish". Well, this is a comedy; it's not like they are performing "Hamlet". And when it's intentional, it's not amateurish.

I have attended many plays, both amateur and professional. Some of the funniest moments I have seen onstage involved actors breaking character and embracing or enchancing the humor in the situation. What's interesting is that it happens (almost) exclusively with professionals. Amateurs are not secure enough to take the risk. So it's not amateurish.

That being said, this show is not for everyone, because not everyone will appreciate that conceit. It can come across as too cute if not controlled, which is where the director comes in.

In "Undateable", they even have recognizable guests who play "themselves".

And they sometimes treat their fellow actor as both the character and as the actor playing that character.

For me, this is like attending a play, keeping the immediacy and the risk of a live performance.

What a surprise this show has been. It's refreshing, funny, smart, and extremely well written. The cast seem to really have chemistry with each other even after only a few episodes. Every episode adds something new to the table. They manage to keep things entertaining and fresh without having to resort to a lot of the usual sitcom clichés. The show is filmed before a live studio audience, which is something that is relatively rare today, and could explain why it appears as thought the actors are directly relating to the audience at some points. I've seen some other reviewers be off put by this, but I actually find it very refreshing. It just seems like the whole cast and audience is having a really good time during the filming of the episode. I just heard the news that it was picked up for a second season, which is fantastic! I can't wait to see what this show can grow in to.

I turned this show on when there was nothing else going on and I didn't have the best expectations. It's pretty funny though! I watched the four episodes that were On Demand and I will be watching it more. The live aspect of it brings in fun, unscripted moments. Having a music guest is neat, especially when they throw them in the scene. I like most of the characters, and their relationships to one another. The writing seems like it could be cringe worthy but it's endearing. If the writing stays on point, it has the potential to be one of those shows you put on in the background while doing other things (Friends, HIMYM, Sex and the City).

The show was funny already but adding the "Live" factor really makes this show have a feel of the old Carol Burnett when Harvey Korman could not contain his laughter in the scenes.

Clearly, at least to me, Ron Funches is the star of the show. His character becoming bigger than life with his Southern Belle quality and witty zingers left and right. The other characters pale in comparison to him. Although the two lead actors, Chris D'Elia and Brent Morin are a delight when they interact.

However, the entire ensemble lends something to the show. Every character unique, flawed and funny. Add to that the merry go round of "special guest stars" to the show and the show hits all the right spots. This should be a Friday night staple for years to come. It's Cheers, Carol Burnett and Saturday Night Live all rolled into one.