It’s always interesting to see how a television program that is successful overseas does here in the states. Though the transition is sometimes smooth, some of these shows, comedies especially, feel a little out of place. Take for example The Office- a show that was hugely successful overseas and only ran two seasons has just began its fifth season here in
Molly Shannon and Selma Blair play the mother and daughter, respectively, and they have a good-yet-strange chemistry. Blair noticeably gained a few pounds for the role, as her character is struggling through a divorce and is driven to constant junk food.
The second episode was much funnier, and I saw the potential of this show. In this episode,
This review needs to be basic in order to avoid any plot details, but I will tell you this- I don’t think there will be an in-between with this show. Some people may find it hilarious and want to watch each episode over and over again. Some of the exchanges between Shannon and Blair are honestly pure genius, and the club scene was one of the funniest I’ve seen in a while. On the other hand, some people may hate this program. In all seriousness, some of the jokes were a little too slapstick, and the characters seem a little too ditzy at times. Also, since the focus of the show is only on the two of them, some people may lose interest in the lack of an ensemble cast. There are supporting characters that do what is required of them, but Kath and Kim themselves deliver most of the jokes and one-liners.
Though the pilot was a little weak, I feel that second episode indicated where this show is headed. I have seen worse shows last a long time, and funnier shows fail in their infantry. Hopefully the network will run what is already shot of this show, because I think it has a solid chance of being a contender. Most sitcom fans should tune to this and enjoy- though it starts out slow, it really gets it legs moving at the beginning of the second episode. Don’t forget to watch the little scenes before the end credits.
Show Rating: B