The Comedians

This show can be fairly formulaic at times, it does seem to skate a thin line between "we're just filming ourselves talking" and "It just looks like that due to skill and subtlety". I don't believe this show should be viewed too negatively, It doesn't always have me in stitches, but it's at least a wonderful standard in its type of Television program. The Comedians COULD have been edgier, less apologetic and sharply exploratory of more serious or obscure issues and themes, but so early on I don't think that would really suit the format.

I imagine the interesting blending of different perspectives, comedic styles, would have confused much or some of the general television watching population, a confusing blur between parody/satire and "earnest" human interaction.

It really could have grow into something very beautiful, I personally believe clear enough audience feedback and articulation was an issue contributing to its demise.

Billy Crystal is certainly an asset for the world of comedians. Josh Gad was the least interesting part of 1600 Penn which I was watching because of the great Bill Pullman.

So how about a TV-show with these two? This is supposed to be a crossing between a mockumentary and a sketch based show.

Well, if you have Billy Crystal you obviously can expect some "old school" staff. Jokes that are based on recipes and forms. Searching for the laugh in the words or the sounding of the words. Talk about the acting method. How to deliver them. Also lots of self-mocking. And "funny" stories about their grandma and their uncle.

In the end of the day, is how funny it actual is, and ...sorry..this not funny enough. Don't know where the "recipe" failed but you can get good laughs with this material.

At least it doesn't have fake laugh track.

The legendary Billy Crystal and the always funny Josh Gad come together in this fine new FX Comedy about fictionalized versions of themselves in a Faux-Documentary style - ala Parks and Recreation or The Office.

It's a bit like Curb Your Enthusiasm in terms of style and delivery, but the Mockumentary outfit gives them lots to play with and despite the fact that the story is about these two actors forced to work with each other on a Sketch-Comedy show, who clearly hate each other in the beginning, it's not hard to see that they have a nice chemistry and overall dynamic.

Billy plays himself in a grounded, but arrogant kind of way, which beautifully plays off of Josh Gad's overly friendly, but very awkward character. The dialog is well written and the delivery by Crystal and Gad is pretty flawless, it definitely suits the material.

The Comedians is by no means a masterpiece and certainly not for everyone, but it's funny and interesting enough to keep your attention if you give it an honest chance. I watched all episodes so far and I really enjoy it, I highly recommend the show to all fans of the Mockumentary genre and/or the actors!

"The Comedians" is a comedy that dances on the edge of dancing on the edge. As someone who appreciates any viewing that makes me Laugh Out Loud, this show delivers. The chemistry between 'Billy & Josh' was intentionally disconnected in the pilot. They seemed to try to continue that state in the next couple episodes, but there's been a seemingly unavoidable development between these two that can't be denied - they're connecting on screen, intentional or not.

It's great to see Mr Crystal in action again. Josh Gad was the absolute perfect choice to team with. And I adore that this show reintroduces the brilliance of Stephanie Weir to the entertainment world.

"The Comedians" is just plain damn-funny. Every episode somehow proves better than the previous.

Please stick around!

Love this show; it reminds me a lot of Curb Your Enthusiasm (no doubt due to Larry Charles' involvement in both) and while it's not quite as good it's still up there with the best comedies currently on television in my opinion. If you like awkward humour and mockumentaries then you should like this. Crystal and Gadd are brilliant together and Stephnie Weir is absolutely hilarious!

I hope this show gets renewed and I hope it gets more recognition as I think it's seriously underrated at the moment. I look forward to seeing where they take it and how it develops but so far I've enjoyed every single episode.