I voted for Curb because I think its highs (Palestinian Chicken, the whole Seinfeld reunion special story, the performance of The Producers) beat Louie's (probably the late night talk show arc). I can't really make it a vote against problematic people because, well, the last couple years haven't exactly been the kindest to a couple of the regulars on Curb either.
Ted Lasso vs. Modern Family is such a tough one because I just completely stopped caring about Modern Family after season 3 or so but on the other hand, Ted Lasso lost me like two episodes *into* its third season. Two shows that burned really bright for me for a little bit and then blinked out of existence. Voted Modern Family, though. Incredible ensemble.
I admit that I dropped off of Ted Lasso after the first season (thought it was fine but not essential, still don’t get the hype), but from what I heard about its last season, I don’t think it’s right to consider it a comedy. It’s at least on the same kind of dramedy level as The Bear. Still, I agree that Modern Family ran out of steam early and became exactly the show its critics claimed it was all along, so this is a tough one for me.
I’d also struggle to call Enlightened a straight comedy, but I love it so. It makes The Office’s attempts at cringe look absolutely wholesome, so I understand why it’s a tough sale, but I highly recommend it if you like Laura Dern. And who doesn’t?
I’m not pretending that the “separate the art from the artist” question can’t be complicated and fraught, but I have no problem admitting that Louie is just a damn great show, and that Curb never hooked me the way it has so many. An easy (and very minority) vote.
Welp, my votes are being demolished right now. Except for Curb, of course. Besides Louis CK being, well, what he is, Curb is just an all-timer, in my opinion.
Oof. These seeds are killing me. I'll take Family Ties over 30 Rock every day of the week. I'm over super-high JPM mixed with cynicism. I watched every episode but I can't imagine re-watching. Family Ties is a special sitcom and deserves better than this. Boo. And Curb against Louie - Can I vote them both out now, please??
I left Modern Family long before it ended. And I enjoyed almost all of Ted, so that one's kind of easy for me.
Wow. Apparently this bracket is bringing out some emotions for me!
I voted for Curb because I think its highs (Palestinian Chicken, the whole Seinfeld reunion special story, the performance of The Producers) beat Louie's (probably the late night talk show arc). I can't really make it a vote against problematic people because, well, the last couple years haven't exactly been the kindest to a couple of the regulars on Curb either.
Ted Lasso vs. Modern Family is such a tough one because I just completely stopped caring about Modern Family after season 3 or so but on the other hand, Ted Lasso lost me like two episodes *into* its third season. Two shows that burned really bright for me for a little bit and then blinked out of existence. Voted Modern Family, though. Incredible ensemble.
I admit that I dropped off of Ted Lasso after the first season (thought it was fine but not essential, still don’t get the hype), but from what I heard about its last season, I don’t think it’s right to consider it a comedy. It’s at least on the same kind of dramedy level as The Bear. Still, I agree that Modern Family ran out of steam early and became exactly the show its critics claimed it was all along, so this is a tough one for me.
I’d also struggle to call Enlightened a straight comedy, but I love it so. It makes The Office’s attempts at cringe look absolutely wholesome, so I understand why it’s a tough sale, but I highly recommend it if you like Laura Dern. And who doesn’t?
I’m not pretending that the “separate the art from the artist” question can’t be complicated and fraught, but I have no problem admitting that Louie is just a damn great show, and that Curb never hooked me the way it has so many. An easy (and very minority) vote.
Welp, my votes are being demolished right now. Except for Curb, of course. Besides Louis CK being, well, what he is, Curb is just an all-timer, in my opinion.
I’ve never seen Ted Lasso or Curb, but Modern Family was always funny to me. Easy vote for all the episodes they churned out.
Between Ted Lasso and Modern Family, those are two shows with WILDLY different quality between their early and late seasons.
Oof. These seeds are killing me. I'll take Family Ties over 30 Rock every day of the week. I'm over super-high JPM mixed with cynicism. I watched every episode but I can't imagine re-watching. Family Ties is a special sitcom and deserves better than this. Boo. And Curb against Louie - Can I vote them both out now, please??
I left Modern Family long before it ended. And I enjoyed almost all of Ted, so that one's kind of easy for me.
Wow. Apparently this bracket is bringing out some emotions for me!