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Master of None starring Aziz Ansari - Netflix Series - S1 out now; S2 coming in 2017
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Nah, that comment was about the Nashville ep. When they
are late getting home, Rachel misses her niece's recital.
Broken Joystick
At least you can talk. Who are you?
I can't believe that
was in this. Funny as fuck.
Busta Rhymes
ShemhazaiX
Member
So started watching this the other night. Saw the mid-sex googling and was like "this show understands me". On the last episode now and I have zero regrets. I really like how diverse it is without being a show specifically about diversity (obviously has its moments. The feminism episode specifically came across a little heavy handed, but was hilarious nonetheless).
Also, Rachels grandma is the GOAT.
Also, Rachels grandma is the GOAT.
Inferno313
Banned
This is a very different show from Parks & Rec, but it's so fantastic. You should absolutely check it out.
Always-honest
Banned
Hmn, we stopped watching after 20 minutes. We didn't think it as funny at all.
I always give a new show at least 2 episodes.
Episode 2 onwards is great, give it another shot.
it gets better. Give it 3 episodes.
sixteen-bit
Member
Saw the first 4 episodes and quite enjoy the show.
The supporting characters' acting is kinda bad, anyone agree?
The supporting characters' acting is kinda bad, anyone agree?
la flama blanca
Banned
lmaoo..20 minutes? Are you a giant head from outer space?
Someone in this thread stopped watching it because it wasn't 16:9.
Always-honest
Banned
Not sure. The way they deliver jokes just doesn't work for me and i doubt they'll suddenly start becomming funny.
But i'll try...
Watched the first four episodes so far and really dig it, though I can't stand Arnold; totally unfunny and sounds fake as shit.
It's funny, I was reading an interview with Aziz last week (on AV Club I think) about how wanted to consciously steer away from making a show that was just his standup transplanted into scripts, but...that's the basically exactly what it is. :lol The way he talks at his friends sounds like a comic talking to their audience, and H. Jon Benjamin's line about watching a "critically acclaimed drama" was lifted word for word from the Aziz set I saw last year.
Still like it, it just feels kind of egregiously stand up-y.
It's funny, I was reading an interview with Aziz last week (on AV Club I think) about how wanted to consciously steer away from making a show that was just his standup transplanted into scripts, but...that's the basically exactly what it is. :lol The way he talks at his friends sounds like a comic talking to their audience, and H. Jon Benjamin's line about watching a "critically acclaimed drama" was lifted word for word from the Aziz set I saw last year.
Still like it, it just feels kind of egregiously stand up-y.
Notes on the Nashville episode as someone who lives in Nashville:
When they're trying to figure out where to eat, and they point over towards a building, in real life I'm fairly positive they're standing next to a Hooter's. The BBQ place they go to also isn't real. Every spot they visit is on one street in town except for the hotel which is several blocks away. There's no way you could get to the airport in 12 minutes from downtown where they were staying. That is all!
When they're trying to figure out where to eat, and they point over towards a building, in real life I'm fairly positive they're standing next to a Hooter's. The BBQ place they go to also isn't real. Every spot they visit is on one street in town except for the hotel which is several blocks away. There's no way you could get to the airport in 12 minutes from downtown where they were staying. That is all!
Indeed. I googled ticklers bbq because it looked good and white bbq sauce intrigued me. Why not use a real restaurant lol
Probably couldn't get any real restaurants to shut down for a few hours to film.
And I'm going to guess they filmed most interior scenes in New York.
Seems odd to me. You would think a restaurant would want the publicity.
Regardless that bbq looked really good
Gentle Rodriguez
Member
Really liking this show, really picked up after the first 2 episodes, especially episode 4 was amazing.
First episode was meh until the kids came in, second episode was terrible whenever the parents were on screen.
Maybe this is weird for me to say but I'm glad Denise is a lesbian, this way there can be a girl in the group of friends without her eventually hooking up with one of the guys in the group like in every other show.
First episode was meh until the kids came in, second episode was terrible whenever the parents were on screen.
Maybe this is weird for me to say but I'm glad Denise is a lesbian, this way there can be a girl in the group of friends without her eventually hooking up with one of the guys in the group like in every other show.
a secret-boss
Banned
if the show doesn't catch it. It doesn't.
forcing yourself to watch is not really enjoying the show
forcing yourself to watch is not really enjoying the show
Always-honest
Banned
True but i also had to watch three episodes of the Wire before i began to like it (one of my fav. Tv series now).
However, this is comedy. I should have had laughter in episode one i think.
Gentle Rodriguez
Member
Whose acting did you dislike? I thought the parents in particular were awful actors and of course kids(ep 1) aren't reliable actors either. Arnold and Brian were really weak too but good news, I'm at episode 6 now and neither got much screen time in episodes 3-5. If anything just watch episode 4(the order in which you watch the episodes hasn't mattered so far anyway) and see how you like it.
Yeah probably not for you. I laughed in all episodes, more in some than others.
StopMakingSense
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Episode 2 is with his real life parents, which is the main issue with the acting in that episode.
Ninja Scooter
Member
I'm about 6 episodes deep and really enjoying it. Gives me "Hello Ladies" vibes in a lot of ways.
Beyonce Beytwice
Member
Overall this is just a poor man's version of HBO's brilliant Hello Ladies in every regard, but still pretty enjoyable.
Finished last night, loved every episode for different (and sometimes very same) reasons. It's now in the special Tier 1 as far as Netflix shows go, together with Orange and BoJack. (Tier 2 would be basically everything else, since Netflix hasn't done a bad or even average show in regards to my tastes.)
Absolutely. It was cringe-worthy. But it's not like his friend was better. His friend's dad was pretty good, though.
I still think Hello Ladies simply was a bit fit for HBO... it would've fared way better on Showtime or even Netflix. At least we got an ending! Loved that series.
Honestly? I feel like Aziz's acting has always been really poor in everything I saw him in. He has this kind of 'repeating the lines with a facial expression' way about this acting. I would've thought supporting cast would make it better, but they're not that much better.
Let's see how Eps 3 and 4 go tonight.
I don't think Stephen Merchant was as likeable a lead in Hello Ladies as Aziz is in this. Both great shows, but I'd definitely put this a league above
Beyonce Beytwice
Member
Hello Ladies is funnier, has better developed themes, more fully realized characters, and more intelligent humor and plotting. Like I said, Master of None is an enjoyable show but Hello Ladies already did everything MoN does and better too.
The Artisan
Member
watching the first episode now, it's pretty funny
man, I wish aziz would hire me for a supporting role
man, I wish aziz would hire me for a supporting role
Father_Brain
Banned
Also, while the NYC locations were more accurate than, say, Daredevil, I live right by the Metropolitan Ave L/G station and it is definitely not on McDonald Ave.
WrenchNinja
Member
This is the first time I've been able to completely connect with a western show like this. I'm totally surprised that Aziz made his character Tamil like him. I was just smiling during that flashback in episode 2. Never thought I'd see the day.
You don't see them again until the finale.
Watching it now. The dad is doing pretty well but the mom is wooden. It's neat that they're Aziz's real parents, though.
WrenchNinja
Member
What's wrong with their acting? It's accurate to what immigrant tamil parents sound like.
The Artisan
Member
the last names of his parents in real life on the show are ansari, are they his real life parents?
RedAssedApe
Banned
didn't hello ladies get panned by critics? heh (i loved that show). different strokes.
his brother and sister
True, but as someone who really dislikes a lot of parts of the first ep, and ended up glad I watched the whole thing, I'd say I liked a lot of the show and don't think it was super funny. A few funny moments here and there but it was more of a contemplation slice of life and if you're like me and don't find the show super funny, I think that's the lens through which you might enjoy it. It does get significantly better than the first ep.
The Artisan
Member
BlueTsunami
there is joy in sucking dick
The King Kong Sunday infidelity hate fuck is one of the funniest quick cuts ever oh my god
Are you sure about this? I feel like i saw his dad in many episodes..
Also I thought people said they were his real parents, not brother and sister
AlphaTwo00
Member
Just started, surprised to see the comments about episode 2. Pretty much everyone I know that are kids of first gen all agree it's spot on, and while cringeworthy, is exactly what I expected and that's what makes it funny and relatable.
JasoNsider
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Can anybody identify this poster in the back? I absolutely love it, but have no idea how to find it!
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