As a seasoned TV critic who’s seen more shows than I care to count (and some I wish I could forget), I must confess that “Laid” has caught my fancy this holiday season. With its unique premise and a pair of captivating leads, Zosia Mamet and Stephanie Hsu, it’s like a breath of fresh air in the crowded streaming landscape.
A wonderful surprise for Peacock subscribers this festive season – it’s a hilarious streaming comedy featuring Zosia Mamet from “Girls” and Stephanie Hsu known for “Everything Everywhere All At Once.” Their chemistry is fantastic, and the plot takes an unforeseen twist. However, one thing I can guarantee – it won’t be on my viewing list with mom during this holiday season.
It turns out that the TV show I was looking forward to watching this week from the 2024 schedule isn’t quite what I expected. I assumed it would be a light-hearted comedy based on its title Laid, but instead, it’s about a young party planner who sleeps with numerous men, and as they start to mysteriously die in the order they’ve slept with her, the main character, Ruby, becomes increasingly suspicious. Despite being charming and self-centered, Ruby is not the kind of guest I was hoping to host for my television enthusiasts.
The tone of the series is vibrant, and while some critics have labeled it unbalanced, I’m thoroughly enjoying it. As I delve into the initial episodes, there’s an undeniable chemistry between Hsu and Mamet that’s truly impressive. It seems as though they’re engaging in discussions reminiscent of their real-life interactions, and I’m thrilled to see them sharing the screen.
The sex itself isn’t super racy or weird to watch with your rents, though the occasional violent moment might really come atcha out of nowhere. Still, the real reason I’d probably avoid watching with relatives has to do with some of the frank conversations our characters have about such taboo topics as blowjobs versus handjobs, creating blowjob overlay maps and discussing sex loophole surrogates. And that’s not even getting into jokes about anything including weird thrusting noises guys make during sex, culturally inappropriate kimonos, oh yeah, and the number of Elsbeth ads we’ve all been bombarded with since Season 1 premiered last year.
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Beyond the series being genuinely hilarious, the character growth feels authentic and I appreciate its ambition for something fresh. In the current landscape of comedy shows, particularly good cringe comedies, have struggled to gain traction in recent times. It’s refreshing to witness complex characters acting improperly – yet hilariously – once more.
Laid turned out to be an unexpected streaming joy that I wasn’t anticipating before the holidays. It’s become the highlight of my streaming experience, as something can suddenly appear and dominate my TV screen for a few days (although if people don’t discover these hidden treasures, they might end up on the annual TV cancellation list). But, just to be clear, it might not be suitable for viewing with your parents.
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2024-12-20 22:38