Netflix reviews straight to your screen: ‘W/ Bob and David’
This is part 6 of a 6-part series. Reviews reflect the pilot episode of each series.
Do you ever wonder if “Saturday Night Live” is the same show you fell in love with so many years ago? It’s no longer funny, it tries pathetically hard to stay hip, and when you watch it, it’s a loveless and perfunctory action.
“W/ Bob and David” is the spiritual successor to Bob Odenkirk and David Cross’s previous HBO sketch show, “Mr. Show with Bob and David.” From its Monty Python-esque title sequence, the show declares its irreverence and anarchism, which is a through-line as the show goes on. While it’s not always as funny as one might hope, considering the talent involved, it still deserves some points for shamelessly being what it is. And unlike SNL, which is full of young comedians desperately trying to prove themselves, “Bob and David” is comprised of the old crew from “Mr. Show,” who don’t seem too concerned about whether or not they’re actually funny, which is oddly appealing — I think that’s why people still like Bill Murray.
The stand out sketch involves a pretentious, soul-patched filmmaker on a “Charlie Rose”-type show, who makes a film about slavery but refuses to include the word “slavery,” considering its negative connotations and all.
Verdict: It’s good, not great. Netflix also has the entirety of “Monty Python’s Flying Circus,” so you have options.
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QyZ9l8anS9I
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