[6.8/10] Another surprisingly decent outing for the show. As usual, there’s some retrograde stuff, but also some karmic comeuppance, which I can appreciate.
Nowhere is that more true than for Pete’s storyline, where his girlfriend is about to turn 30, and he’s evaluating making a long-term commitment with her the same way an NFL GM would for a running back turning 30. Again, it’s pretty backward, but there’s some humor to be wrung from Pete and Kevin going to “the tape”. It fits the show’s “apply football concepts to everyday life” style of comedy. And it’s helped by the end where Libby basically tells Pete that Jenny was right, and he has a fear of commitment, and she doesn't want to commit to him until he gets over it. Though the whole blown knee thing is pretty bad as a button to that.
There’s a similar split for Andre’s story here. I appreciate the awkwardness of him having to do a consultation for a woman who was once his big crush, even if that scene goes too over the top for my tastes. And him professing his love right when she’s about to go under is awful, but Brittany calls him out on it immediately and gets rescued, which helps.
That leads into Taco’s story. I enjoy the opening bit with him and Kevin both getting ready in the morning together: Kevin in his usual suit and Taco in the Mr. McGiblets outfit. While I found the whole “yank banker” schtick pretty dumb, him showing up to rescue Brittany was a solid laugh. And I like the corresponding story of Kevin having to put on the costume to not let down his boss, only end up getting chased by the other street performers who were angry at Taco invading their turf. Plus, Taco’s spy outfit as Mr. McGiblets was a cheap but nevertheless solid laugh.
Overall, this one was no great shakes, but was a better-built and funnier episode than many from prior seasons.
Review by Andrew BloomVIP 9BlockedParent2019-10-19T19:46:30Z
[6.8/10] Another surprisingly decent outing for the show. As usual, there’s some retrograde stuff, but also some karmic comeuppance, which I can appreciate.
Nowhere is that more true than for Pete’s storyline, where his girlfriend is about to turn 30, and he’s evaluating making a long-term commitment with her the same way an NFL GM would for a running back turning 30. Again, it’s pretty backward, but there’s some humor to be wrung from Pete and Kevin going to “the tape”. It fits the show’s “apply football concepts to everyday life” style of comedy. And it’s helped by the end where Libby basically tells Pete that Jenny was right, and he has a fear of commitment, and she doesn't want to commit to him until he gets over it. Though the whole blown knee thing is pretty bad as a button to that.
There’s a similar split for Andre’s story here. I appreciate the awkwardness of him having to do a consultation for a woman who was once his big crush, even if that scene goes too over the top for my tastes. And him professing his love right when she’s about to go under is awful, but Brittany calls him out on it immediately and gets rescued, which helps.
That leads into Taco’s story. I enjoy the opening bit with him and Kevin both getting ready in the morning together: Kevin in his usual suit and Taco in the Mr. McGiblets outfit. While I found the whole “yank banker” schtick pretty dumb, him showing up to rescue Brittany was a solid laugh. And I like the corresponding story of Kevin having to put on the costume to not let down his boss, only end up getting chased by the other street performers who were angry at Taco invading their turf. Plus, Taco’s spy outfit as Mr. McGiblets was a cheap but nevertheless solid laugh.
Overall, this one was no great shakes, but was a better-built and funnier episode than many from prior seasons.