Happy Endings [ABC]

S.M.B. · 25-10-2012 6:47pm

gnfnrhead wrote: »

To be fair, they kind of had to get back together at some point. It might not last long, but they had to give it another shot. Dave and Penny is the only other maybe but I dont see that happening any time soon. Penny is great without a steady boyfriend.

I do think they did it too quickly though. They should have continued with the friends with benefits thing for another while.

Yeah, I understood why they did it but I just feel the dynamic between the 2 characters/actors isn't anywhere near strong enough to carry large portions of the show. Their scenes are in a different league to Penny/Max and Jane/Brad scenes and are only going to become more prominent if this storyline continues.

irish son · 30-10-2012 5:23am

The second episode is out, I loved it, every bit of the Brad/Max scenes were great as usual, the two of them work so well together.

02-11-2012 4:24pm

Working through series one and really enjoying the show. It's the definition of a grower. It started off as a pretty decent of generic comedy but has grown into a really strong show with good laughs, a fantastic cast who have real chemistry and storylines that are both fun and slightly original. Max is the star of the show and it's refreshing to see a gay character in a sitcom who is more than just a combination of somewhat offensive stereotypes. Him and Damon Wayans Jr. have great chemistry and really steal every scene they have together.

fisgon · 02-11-2012 4:33pm

gnfnrhead wrote: »

To be fair, they kind of had to get back together at some point. It might not last long, but they had to give it another shot. Dave and Penny is the only other maybe but I dont see that happening any time soon. Penny is great without a steady boyfriend.

I do think they did it too quickly though. They should have continued with the friends with benefits thing for another while.

I'm surprised that some people are actually taking the storylines and the relationships between characters seriously. This is not a criticism, I simply watch the show in a different way.
For me the strength of the show is that the interplay between characters is just a vehicle for the jokes. You don't have to actually care about them, the show never pretends to be taking itself seriously in terms of emotions and relationships and motivations. Of course in the real world Alex and Dave getting back together again is idiocy, but that is irrelevant. The whole thing is played for laughs, and that's enough.

irish son · 03-11-2012 3:52am

Deleted User wrote: »

Working through series one and really enjoying the show. It's the definition of a grower. It started off as a pretty decent of generic comedy but has grown into a really strong show with good laughs, a fantastic cast who have real chemistry and storylines that are both fun and slightly original. Max is the star of the show and it's refreshing to see a gay character in a sitcom who is more than just a combination of somewhat offensive stereotypes. Him and Damon Wayans Jr. have great chemistry and really steal every scene they have together.

Max certainly starts as the star but it soon starts to even out with Elisha Cubert in particular improving. I think it has to do with the writing more than anything else imo though.

Basq · 03-11-2012 11:24am

It has the finest comedic cast on TV..

.. not a weak link in there.

Even trumps Community in that respect IMO.. was never a fan of Chevy Chase or Yvette Nicole Brown.

S.M.B. · 03-11-2012 2:18pm

fisgon wrote: »

I'm surprised that some people are actually taking the storylines and the relationships between characters seriously. This is not a criticism, I simply watch the show in a different way.
For me the strength of the show is that the interplay between characters is just a vehicle for the jokes. You don't have to actually care about them, the show never pretends to be taking itself seriously in terms of emotions and relationships and motivations. Of course in the real world Alex and Dave getting back together again is idiocy, but that is irrelevant. The whole thing is played for laughs, and that's enough.

Well my point isn't that their getting back together is a bad idea in terms of plot development/characterisation.

It's bad idea in terms of the interplay between those 2 characters in isolation doesn't work as well as every other combination within the show. And they're consciously choosing to go further down that direction.

Basq · 03-11-2012 8:32pm

Loved this scene in the most recent episode!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=64szjL9muFI

Penny is ah-maz-ing!

04-11-2012 3:25am

Worked my way through season 2 over the past day and it really has grown into one of the best shows on TV. The ensemble cast is brilliant and everyone of them has their own moments every episode though Max is still the standout star, he really is a great character. I really do like the fact that he's a gay character whose sexuality isn't exaggerated for cheap laughs.

Also Starring LeVar Burton · 04-11-2012 4:26am

As much as I agree that Max is fantastic, I think every single one of the cast are exceptional, although Brad (Damon Wayans Jr) and Alex (Elisha Cuthbert) would be the standouts for me...

irish son · 14-11-2012 2:06am

Another very good episode this week, this is now the sitcom I look forward to most every week.

The scenes between Dave and Alex were actually my favourite for a change with some great lines between them.

Ill spoiler them for a few days.

(Paraphrasing a little here)
Dave:"There is a terrifying amount of condoms in here"
Alex:"There for your penis"

Dave:"We can go to my Nanna's"
Alex:"There is nothing sexy about your Nanna"
Dave:"She does alright"

Basq · 14-11-2012 2:47am

Max as a "Bar Mitzvah Hype Guy" was hilarious..

"Please join me in welcoming to the stage… He entered a boy but will be leaving... Entered a boy doesn't sound great.. He came in a… Still not great!"

irish son · 14-11-2012 2:57am

Yeah I loved that one too, I knew someone would end up quoting it.

Sometimes I miss references they make or I don't find a joke particularly funny but the dialogue is so quick paced and full of great jokes and one liners that there will a laugh or 2 just around the corner.

14-11-2012 12:19pm

I loved the "Boyz II Menorah" name.

Kilkenny14 · 19-12-2012 10:16am

Very good Christmas episode this week - loved the Entourage "I am Queens Boulevard" quote from Jane at the end!

Davyhal · 19-12-2012 12:42pm

I think this is a quality show, but I am surprised to see so many comparisons to Community on here. In my eyes they are very different types of comedy, with Community being a little bit OTT (in an awesome way). I love Happy Endings too, but I see it more as a comedy along the traditional lines... saying that, I have to say that I think Community is getting weaker and weaker, whilst Happy Endings is going from strength to strength. At the moment, Community is still slightly ahead in my books, but at this rate, it won't be long until Happy Endings surpasses it.

irish son · 21-12-2012 12:47am

I can't be the only one wanting a Hip-Hop Santa after that last episode.

Basq · 21-12-2012 12:50am

Davyhal wrote: »

I have to say that I think Community is getting weaker and weaker, whilst Happy Endings is going from strength to strength. At the moment, Community is still slightly ahead in my books, but at this rate, it won't be long until Happy Endings surpasses it.

I do kinda agree.. I think the last season of Community was very hit and miss.. but in saying that, it was more hit than miss.

Happy Endings was just been getting better and better!

irish son wrote: »

I can't be the only one wanting a Hip-Hop Santa after that last episode.

Nope.. loved it!

The letter opener being driven into Max's Egg Nog backpack was superb too..

ixoy · 22-12-2012 11:50pm

A classic Christmas song has now been irreversibly changed for me:

Jurrasic Park, Jurassic Park, Newman Gets Killed Bad!

23-12-2012 11:58am

Richard Dower has been banned? Now who will constantly tell us the shows we love will be cancelled?

On topic, am I the only one who thinks they seem to be breaking up Jane and Brad?

Mr E · 23-12-2012 12:07pm

Site banned for a month (it was news to me too). He'll be back on Jan 17th.

23-12-2012 12:13pm

Mr E wrote: »

Site banned for a month (it was news to me too). He'll be back on Jan 17th.

He seems to be quite the troll in other forums, but we'll stop talking about him. Ain't fair when he can't defend himself.

This might sound strange, but Community could try and take some hints from Happy Endings. Both use nerdy references almost constantly, but HE does it in a way that doesn't alienate a lot of people.

ixoy · 23-12-2012 12:26pm

Mr E wrote: »

Site banned for a month (it was news to me too). He'll be back on Jan 17th.

Aww, Boards got me a Christmas present

05-01-2013 5:07am

Deleted User wrote: »

This might sound strange, but Community could try and take some hints from Happy Endings. Both use nerdy references almost constantly, but HE does it in a way that doesn't alienate a lot of people.

I dunno about that http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Happy_Endings_episodes#Season_3_.282012.2F13.29 Hate to sound like Richard but those ratings are awful. :pac:

FreudianSlippers · 05-01-2013 3:04pm

I think that's the best Christmas episode of any show ever(that I can currently think of)

alroley · 05-01-2013 3:12pm

Deleted User wrote: »

He seems to be quite the troll in other forums, but we'll stop talking about him. Ain't fair when he can't defend himself.

This might sound strange, but Community could try and take some hints from Happy Endings. Both use nerdy references almost constantly, but HE does it in a way that doesn't alienate a lot of people.

No way. Community has it's very devoted fanbase(much more devoted than the Happy Endings fanbase). It doesn't need to change. It's never going to get more viewers, so it needs to keep it's current viewers happy.

Kilkenny14 · 07-01-2013 9:00am

Happy Endings is back this week, but ABC are burning it off quickly on Saturdays and Tuesdays so it looks like it won't be around for much longer.

FreudianSlippers · 07-01-2013 1:33pm

It'd be a real shame to can this show. It's ahmahzhing

gnfnrhead · 07-01-2013 4:22pm

What are the ratings like for it? Are they good enough for another network to pick it up if ABC do get rid of it?

irish son · 18-01-2013 2:09am

I think the latest episode was my favourite one yet of any season, I absolutely loved it. It will be a real pity if it gets cancelled.

Basq · 29-01-2013 9:05pm

That episode was brillant.. best of the season for me!

".. now take out the guns!.."

29-01-2013 9:27pm

That was hilarious. Loved the Prank War!

fisgon · 29-01-2013 11:08pm

"I'm not as dumb as I am". Classic Alex. (Loved the Usual Suspects references).

irish son · 30-01-2013 2:31am

"Who's got a job? Bobs got a job.
Bob rhymes with job much better than Brad,
So I switched the names, but you know what I mean,
I got a job, job, a j-o-b."

pickarooney · 30-01-2013 1:59pm

Hard to keep track of when this is on. Is it on again today?

FreudianSlippers · 30-01-2013 2:13pm

IMO not the strongest or funniest episode but still miles better than most 'comedy' shows on US TV. Some excellent and hilarious bits too this week. 7/10

Strong Alex episode and she is probably the most underrated talent on the show. The writers use her so in such a subtle manner it is excellent.

Frisbee · 31-01-2013 4:45pm

The 'Marry Prankster' episode is probably my favourite of the show so far.

Lovely Bloke · 01-02-2013 9:35pm

Frisbee wrote: »

The 'Marry Prankster' episode is probably my favourite of the show so far.

Yes, it's excellent.

FreudianSlippers · 03-02-2013 3:58pm

I preferred Our Best Friend's Wedding to The Merry Prankster.

In cancellation news: Happy Endings did very well this week against NBC shows at the same slot and had some of the highest ratings of the season. With Don't Trust the Bitch... axed, I think Happy Endings may well survive for another season.

Frisbee · 05-02-2013 2:49pm

No more Happy Endings now until February 19th.

God damn, what's with the additional mid season break. I CAN'T WAIT THAT LONG!

05-02-2013 3:51pm

Didn't even realize there was a second episode after the Prankster one. Both were absolutely hilarious.

Richard Dower · 14-02-2013 6:05am

YET more bad news for Happy Endings

ABC has pulled it completely from the Tuesday slot...it now moves to the Friday death/burnoff slot

Sorry to say, but those hoping syndication might save the show should let that go, its too far away from syndication....57 episodes by the end of this season. Those hoping for a cable/Netflix/TBS save......I cant see it.

Imo this news makes it effectively cancelled: http://www.deadline.com/2013/02/abc-pulls-tuesday-comedy-block-ahead-of-schedule-happy-endings-moves-to-friday/

Basq · 14-02-2013 10:09am

RD,

It's a bad sign when I get a sick feeling in my stomach every time your name pops up under 'Latest Posts' for my favourite shows!

Frisbee · 14-02-2013 10:12am

Booooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

Richard Dower · 14-02-2013 1:01pm

Basq wrote: »

RD,

It's a bad sign when I get a sick feeling in my stomach every time your name pops up under 'Latest Posts' for my favourite shows!

Aye....merchant of [ratings] doom......:(

pickarooney · 14-02-2013 5:41pm

If they're cancelling/ending absolutely everything have they plans for some groundbreaking new series or are they just giving up on comedy altogether?

phasers · 14-02-2013 6:07pm

ah, I'd just caught up with it! It's so good!

Stupid ABC, first Don't trust the B and now this?

Also Starring LeVar Burton · 15-02-2013 2:23am

Look we've still got 10 episodes left - no official decision has been made by ABC yet...
It wasn't working on a Tuesday... Simple... This is the first year ABC have tried having comedy on a Tuesday in a very very long time... It could work better on a Friday... You never know...

gnfnrhead · 15-02-2013 2:32am

Hopefully it sticks around. If 30 Rock lasted so long after it stopped being funny, I dont see why shows that are actually funny would be getting cut.

CaptainNegative wrote: »

Look we've still got 10 episodes left - no official decision has been made by ABC yet...
It wasn't working on a Tuesday... Simple... This is the first year ABC have tried having comedy on a Tuesday in a very very long time... It could work better on a Friday... You never know...

Your username is misleading :pac:

Also Starring LeVar Burton · 15-02-2013 2:44am

gnfnrhead wrote: »

Your username is misleading :pac:

It was an ironic nickname given to me when I was in college, because of my sunny personality and optimistic outlook...

Happy Endings [ABC]

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