Call Me Kat

People need to relax, this is Kat and not Miranda. Remember it's not an exact copy, and I'm glad they are bringing in some new material. It's the first show, and we have to get use to characters talking to the camera - the Brits have it down, and Mayim did a damn good job. We got some good chuckles from the show, and will love to see these characters develop. Congrats on your work.

While the pilot was mostly boring and unfunny, the second episode is a huge improvement. I hope it's not a one-off but I somewhat have hope in this show now. I wouldn't write it off so quickly. I think it has potential. Will be sticking around for a while.

To be fair, I didn't realize it was based on a British show, so I can see how people are complaining that it's not the same. I'll have to watch the original, but in the meantime, I really like the character of Kat. Admittingly, in the first ten minutes of the first episode, I was really annoyed with her turning to the camera seemingly every 10 seconds. After the first episode though, it's not as often and becomes more natural to the flow of the show.

I noticed people are complaining about Kat's confidence and enthusiasm when the original character of Miranda is apparently more awkward and insecure. While I can understand that, I like that Kat is confident. She's a 39 year old woman who owns her own business and knows who she is, while remaining approachable and imperfect. It's a welcome change in my opinion as the awkward shy character who blossoms has been done many times already.

Also, American sitcoms have just always been different than British shows. I love that British shows tend to have more character development and usually a very defined story to the season because a season (or series as they say) is usually only 6 episodes. American sitcoms go for over 20 episodes a season most of the time and are more about making us laugh and escape for a half hour than they are about engrossing us in someone's struggle. Both have their place and can be very enjoyable.

I'll probably enjoy Miranda when I get to watching it, and perhaps my opinion on Kat will change, but for now I really like this show. The lightheartedness is a welcome escape from reality nowadays, the jokes make me laugh, and as a side note, I also like the atmosphere, set design, and architecture. The building that houses Kat's home and business is inviting and has very cool features.

The format (where Kat talks to the audience intermittently throughout the show ) would be a bit more appreciated if you'd ever watched the original UK version of this show 'Miranda' ... which was a funny show ! This show hasn't quite reached that bar of well-timed British comedy and goofiness yet, but it definitely has potential to do so.

The show has a very good cast in Mayim and 2020's treasure Leslie Jordan, Cheyenne and Swoosie Kurtz etc .... It has heart and and has some laughs. Tighten up the writing and timing and I think it will be even better. I hope FOX gives the show time to find its rhythm!

This would be a fun show to be a part of but not to be sitting on the outside. The attempted humor is predictable and not much to laugh about. I watched the entire first season and was surprised that it got picked up for a 2nd season.