Ronny Chieng: International Student

I can't tell you how much I love this show. Originally filmed as a single pilot episode in 2016, ABC showed this as part of its Comedy Showroom. Six pilots, one winner - and viewers got to vote on what became a full series. I'm so glad Ronny Chieng: International Student made it.

There are a heap of things I love about this: + shot in Melbourne, showcasing Melbourne Uni. I love seeing Melbourne represented raw on television. It's not dressed up and air-brushed, it's a university campus, warts and all. + yeah, some of the characters are stereotypes, we all knew that guy who was about forty but was still studying (why?). But it's an accurate part of uni life. + the comedy is on point, and topical. + cheaply made, but well polished.

I'm so glad I stumbled upon this back in 2016, and I look forward to more episodes.

As a half Malaysian myself, I can say that Ronnie clearly is the typical stereotype which bodes well with the comedic aspect of this show surrounding university life. He reminds me of Donald Duck, always annoyed and easily triggered by something. I don't think I ever saw him smile or laugh in all 7 episodes of the first season, I mean let's face it, in reality no one is ever going to want to hang out with someone who is quite the overly opinionated, mood dampener. The writing and comedic gags are clever. Ronnie's on screen mom is brilliant. Great acting and interesting storylines. Elvin steals the show bahaha.

Smile Ronnie...life ain't so bad [^_^]

I really wanted to like this comedy. I watched every episode except for the pilot. So I may have been missing some plot elements. The comedy is about a Malaysian student studying law at Melbourne University. He lives in a house with other international students and one American. Although termed International, it's really all Asians except for one American.

Overall, I thought the writing, directing and acting were all sub par. The titular character is just not funny, it seems like he's got a stick up his ass at all times. He complains 90% of the time and other 10% of the time he's trying too hard to be funny.

As for the dialogue, I feel like sometimes they thrown in a bunch of cuss words just to try to be funny. The comedic timing is off in many of their scenes. It feels awkward.

As for the title of the show, they should've just called him International Law Student considering that pretty much all of the student characters are in the law school.

This show has potential, but the directing, the writing, and the acting must improve. Especially for the main character. In fact I think they should use a different actor for Ronny Chieng.

First 3 episodes are fantastic ,, not sure about the rest of the shows

Really enjoyable and often funny take of life on Australian University campus. The season focuses on Semester One. Sadly there is no further semesters. But it is still watchable treat for the seven episode available.