The Righteous Gemstones

This is a show about a family of preaches who preach the gospel but they sure don't live by it. The main story revolves around a blackmail scheme and the siblings (who have a love hate relationship with one another) try to save the family reputation without paying the money. Along the way, we learn about the family through flashbacks that show how they became so broken. This show has laugh too loud moments and also a lot of heart. Big props to Danny McBride!

In the beginning you see a sign posted at the entrance to the Gemstone mansion reading, "Blessed are the poor in spirit for theirs is the kingdom of Heaven." followed by "No Trespassing" - funny, haha, perhaps a sarcastic warning. As to "poor in spirit" the usual interpretation of "humble" makes no sense as a rationalization especially when compared with the more precise language in the other seven Beatitudes. Anyway, overall a humorous, tragic, and honest portrayal of human greed, etc. through the selling of forgiveness & eternity in the evangelical community. As to the "Gemstone" name is it a symbolic metaphor for the value we place in dazzling, brilliant perfection as just a pretentious superficiality.

Not sure if Danny was going to be able to top Vice Principles and Eastbound and Down. Its good, although I had reservations after episode 1. But thankfully it gets better and although not gut wrenching funny as Eastbound, its still good.

If you enjoyed the dark humour of Vice Principals then you'll enjoy this. Everyone at the top of their game.

Baby Billy is the best character in years! The story is actually very good. The comedy (which I was thinking I may grow tired of Danny Mcbride's shtick) was so funny! Easy material to draw from, but it doesn't shame the religious viewer.