Piedradura

This series is actually quite good. Very well-written and acted, great cast, and finds a way to turn dark subject matter, especially relating to his father's death on 9/11 and his drug use, into something very watchable and entertaining.

Some of the middle episodes were a bit uneven, but the first two and last two were excellent. I am a middle-aged guy and can't say I've lived a life like Pete's, but I have seen enough of his work to find him very relatable. He's an excellent writer, and by the caliber of the actors willing to do cameos on this show, they think so, as well.

I'd like to see more of Bupkis.

Bill insists on bringing the same tired, pompous blabbermouths on his show year after year. First, Cornel West never has anything new to say. He may have a few valid points, but he says things in a very offputting way, and just bloviates. He is just so pretentious. And what can I say about Conway? She is just a MAGA gaslighting machine whose tactic is to change the topic to her daily talking points and not let anyone else get a word in, including the host. No wonder George left her. Bill, do better, or this viewer of 20 years is gone.

I think John Mulaney wrote most of these skits. It shows. They were almost all very funny. The performers were all terrific. They just need material like this to shine. Not the crap they're usually handed.

The two COVID-related skits and Weekend Update were hilarious. The opening with the Ukrainian chorus singing a prayer for Ukraine was stark, beautiful, and very moving. Really well done. Kudos for that.

The only real clunker of the night was the musical guest. They were truly awful.