Happy Endings [ABC]

Basq · 14-04-2011 10:58pm #1

Yet another "relationship dramedy"... I was fairly dreading this one but I was actually pleasantly suprised!

It got mixed.. in fact, largely negative.. reviews in the US, but it's got a strong comedic cast and some cracking lines in the opening 2 episodes.

Adam Pally (Max) is the best thing about it by a mile, but he's got some great chemistry with Damon Wayans Jr (Brad), who is the absolute image of his father.

This is definitely worth a watch!

Also Starring LeVar Burton · 15-04-2011 10:11am

Didn't expect this to get any positive feedback around here at all... I was looking forward to it purely because of the cast, but got 10 minutes into the first episode and found it to be a chore to watch so threw in the towel about then.
I do agree its a very strong cast, but I don't think that will be enough to draw in the viewers. ABC comedies have generally been weak over the past 5 or 6 years (probably longer) with the exception of Modern Family and The Middle... Everything else they put out just hasn't done it for me...
But then again, what do I know, I'm probably one of the only people who really likes Mad Love...

Basq · 15-04-2011 10:22am

CaptainNegative wrote: »

Didn't expect this to get any positive feedback around here at all... I was looking forward to it purely because of the cast, but got 10 minutes into the first episode and found it to be a chore to watch so threw in the towel about then.

Give the second episode a watch actually.. and then see if you feel the same way - I preferred that to the first one.

The uber-gay guy in the second episode is clichéd but quite funny... "DRAAAAAA-MA!".

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HRNvAbaW2dY

CaptainNegative wrote: »

But then again, what do I know, I'm probably one of the only people who really likes Mad Love...

I noticed Mad Love creator Matt Tarses is executive producer on this..

.. myself and the other half have given up on 'Mad Love' - it's just not LOL funny but I actually laughed numerous times during 'Happy Ending'.

As I've said, Max is definitely the show-stealer.

Also Starring LeVar Burton · 15-04-2011 10:30am

If it gets picked up for season 2 I may give it another chance over the summer (but only because its a strong cast and because you've recommended it)... - with Game of Thrones starting this weekend and the return of Doctor Who the following weekend, my tv schedule is becoming fairly crammed as it is.

JP Liz V1 · 15-04-2011 4:00pm

Is this the one with Elisha (Jack Bauer's daughter)?

Basq · 15-04-2011 4:10pm

JP Liz V1 wrote: »

Is this the one with Elisha (Jack Bauer's daughter)?

Yeah, that's the one..

.. she gets kidnapped twice in the pilot! :pac:

Dman001 · 17-04-2011 2:06am

I seem to remember one of the cast members calling this the next 'Friends'. Bold statement to make, but I'll give it a go.

iMax · 18-04-2011 11:57pm

Watched the first episode tonight. Not too bad. Couple of laughs in it. Got me better than outsourced, so I'll give it six or so episodes for it to find it's groove before I make up my mind.

JP Liz V1 · 10-07-2011 9:22pm

It has got a second season renewal :eek:

Richard Dower · 11-07-2011 2:31am

JP Liz V1 wrote: »

It has got a second season renewal :eek:

Easily explained = Elisha Cuthbert

Skerries · 11-07-2011 1:51pm

naw i think it's because it's actually funny
Max is the best character and Wayans is the spit of his dad

Richard Dower · 11-09-2011 4:06am

I *REALLY* don't get this show??????....it was broadcast out of order, double eps. = burned off quickly....ratings are below average to poor.....but it got renewed?????????

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Happy_Endings_episodes

It's gotta be Cuthbert shagging someone or it was ultra cheap to renew, i decided to start watching this, seen the first two [in correct production order] i'll lash onto the next two now, but it's no way as funny as Friends With Benefits!!

iMax · 11-09-2011 10:03am

They're hoping it'll be the next friends.

It's good & I enjoy it, but then Melissa & Joey is my guilty pleasure so I may not be the best judge

FreudianSlippers · 02-10-2011 4:33pm

I watched an episode of this on E4 last night... was actually pleasantly surprised, it was quite funny. I might add this to my show list.

Richard Dower · 13-10-2011 10:50pm

ABC has ordered six additional scripts, not episode but it's a clear sign of a full season order: http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/10/13/revenge-suburgatory-given-full-season-episode-orders-happy-endings-gets-additional-script-order/107230/

Basq · 24-10-2011 9:28am

Have caught up on this show now.. and easily one of the best comedies on ABC right now.

Not one weak link in the cast and some very funny dialogue in it!

"Get a tan. You look like the ghost of Tilda Swinton."

FreudianSlippers · 25-10-2011 12:27pm

Basq wrote: »

Have caught up on this show now.. and easily one of the best comedies on ABC right now.

Not one weak link in the cast and some very funny dialogue in it!

"Get a tan. You look like the ghost of Tilda Swinton."

Same here. Never watched it before and really enjoying it.

fisgon · 05-11-2011 10:40am

Reckon this is one of the best comedies on the box at the mo. The script is razor sharp, modern, it has good pace, it's clever. Really enjoyed last week's ep. about the hipsters - "Over it!"
Good, pure entertainment, with only a minimum of sentiment.

Basq · 19-11-2011 6:48pm

This show just gets funnier and funnier.. as under-rated as 'Community' is, even less people seem to know about this.

.. and..

Shuttin' down the fallopes #menopause

Looks like a shoo-in for renewal as well!

Richard Dower · 20-11-2011 12:03am

Tis looking VERY likely we'll see a third season.......

FreudianSlippers · 20-11-2011 12:21pm

It is actually a very good and very under-rated show.

brian_t · 20-11-2011 7:25pm

I missed the start of this show on E4 but I see Channel 4 is starting to show it at 3.35am next Thursday night/Friday morning.

I also see that E4 is showing season 2 immediately it finishes season 1 (starting Dec 8).

Basq · 11-12-2011 12:04am

"I love you too, you little freak gingie!"

Seren_ · 11-12-2011 7:11pm

Think I'm going to start watching this after reading this thread

Sounds like a show I'd like!

Basq · 11-12-2011 9:10pm

It's excellent Your Text Here.. really comes into it's own late in the 1st season.

Also Starring LeVar Burton · 13-02-2012 3:03am

Finally got around to watching this show and I gotta say it's "Amaazing!"
Every scene is truly brilliant...
And Elisha Cuthbert is the best looking woman on the telly box, by a mile...
Brad is easily my favourite character - the majority of his comedy lies in his reaction to the other characters... Genius...
I hold this show in as high a regard as I do Community, Parks & Recreation and Cougar Town and I shall not rest until it gets the recognition it deserves...

halpin17 · 13-02-2012 3:08am

CaptainNegative wrote: »

Finally got around to watching this show and I gotta say it's "Amaazing!"
Every scene is truly brilliant...
And Elisha Cuthbert is the best looking woman on the telly box, by a mile...
Brad is easily my favourite character - the majority of his comedy lies in his reaction to the other characters... Genius...
I hold this show in as high a regard as I do Community, Parks & Recreation and Cougar Town and I shall not rest until it gets the recognition it deserves...

Cougar town???? Really your opinion is now null and void

Stereomaniac · 13-02-2012 3:25am

Hell yeah, Cougar Town is hilarious. Anything with Busy Phillips in it is a must for me though.

Also Starring LeVar Burton · 13-02-2012 3:36am

halpin17 wrote: »

Cougar town???? Really your opinion is now null and void

Amazing comedy - very similar style of humour as Happy Endings and Community... First few episodes are a bit dodgy, but once it hits its stride, its brilliant... Don't judge it purely on the fact its called Cougar Town and stars Courtney Cox...
:cool:

Basq · 13-02-2012 9:07am

It has one of the strongest comedic casts on TV right now IMO.

fisgon · 13-02-2012 1:56pm

CaptainNegative wrote: »

Finally got around to watching this show and I gotta say it's "Amaazing!"
Every scene is truly brilliant...
And Elisha Cuthbert is the best looking woman on the telly box, by a mile...
Brad is easily my favourite character - the majority of his comedy lies in his reaction to the other characters... Genius...
I hold this show in as high a regard as I do Community, Parks & Recreation and Cougar Town and I shall not rest until it gets the recognition it deserves...

Agree with all of this. Even with the bit about Cougar Town, very well written, refreshingly unsentimental. Penny can!

Basq · 13-02-2012 2:00pm

Just remembered this scene this morning.. one of the best openings to a season in quite some time!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38oVRUznNGQ

Loved it!

Niles · 13-02-2012 10:17pm

CaptainNegative wrote: »

Finally got around to watching this show and I gotta say it's "Amaazing!"
Every scene is truly brilliant...
And Elisha Cuthbert is the best looking woman on the telly box, by a mile...
Brad is easily my favourite character - the majority of his comedy lies in his reaction to the other characters... Genius...
I hold this show in as high a regard as I do Community, Parks & Recreation and Cougar Town and I shall not rest until it gets the recognition it deserves...

Have to say it's growing on me. I like the way it doesn't try to make itself out as the next Friends or similar, but modestly manages to entertain at the same time.

FreudianSlippers · 14-02-2012 12:57am

Yeah, as I said earlier... it's a show I avoided but caught an episode one night on E4 or something and got hooked! Amahzing.

_blank_ · 14-02-2012 9:45am

Some the the black dude's lines are very funny.

Niles · 17-02-2012 11:32pm

Des wrote: »

Some the the black dude's lines are very funny.

Yeh, it's quite a good cast all round, if a little unknown (with the exception of Cuthbert), although some would be familiar with Coupe's work on Scrubs. She seems quite good at playing the narcotic, which makes a refreshing change from the stereotypical ditzy blonde.

_blank_ · 18-02-2012 9:39am

neurotic?

FreudianSlippers · 18-02-2012 11:21am

I have to disagree about Cuthbert, she is amazing in this show. Her lines and comedy are very subtle in ways, but pure genius.

Basq · 18-02-2012 12:47pm

Cuthbert is good.. but Eliza Coupe and Casey Wilson (Penny) are fantastic!

Also Starring LeVar Burton · 18-02-2012 3:08pm

Elisha Cuthbert actually stands out to me as the comedic star... Don't get me wrong, every one of them has been brilliant, but I think Cuthbert's timing and delivery is spot on. She's also cute as a button...

Seren_ · 18-02-2012 9:34pm

Love this show! The cast gel together so well, which I think is what makes it a cut above the usual shows based around a group of friends. The fact that the comedy is well thought out and actually funny helps too of course

I've got to watch so many amazing shows from recommendations off this forum!

Niles · 19-02-2012 7:59pm

Des wrote: »

neurotic?

Niles · 19-02-2012 8:03pm

From this week's episode (E4):

(Max and Jane are fighting over a sweater and who looks better in it.)

Penny: You guys are so vain, you probably think this sweater's about you.

Basq · 19-02-2012 8:14pm

Not my favourite episode this week but...

FreudianSlippers · 25-02-2012 8:16pm

Episodes 14 and 15 were excellent. I was laughing throughout the whole thing of episode 15. Anyone with doubts about Cuthbert as a comedic actress should watch episode 15... amahzing.

Basq · 25-02-2012 8:58pm

Was a bit disappointed with last week's but this week's was "SA KEWT!"

Also Starring LeVar Burton · 26-02-2012 12:44am

Really loved this week's episode... The shouting match between Brad and Jane outside the bar had me in stitches...

irish son · 08-03-2012 8:13pm

really enjoyed this weeks episode, best since early in the season for me, does anyone know how many episodes are there this season and if there was any word yet on a season 3?

mrkite77 · 23-03-2012 6:46am

"Buzz one out"

brian_t · 23-03-2012 1:57pm

irish son wrote: »

really enjoyed this weeks episode, best since early in the season for me, does anyone know how many episodes are there this season and if there was any word yet on a season 3?

There's 22 episodes in the second series.

I don't think there's any news about a third series yet.

Richard Dower · 23-03-2012 2:01pm

^ confindent it'll be renewed.

Happy Endings [ABC]

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