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There are a thousand and one ways to break down the anatomy of a great comedy series. Sure, it has to make you laugh, but that’s just the bare minimum. Does it render an amused chuckle, or does it produce a gut-busting, tear-jerking laugh? Does it comment wittily on society, or does it feature adolescent boys giving birth to infant-sized bowel movements in (we’re looking at you,
Big Mouth)? Whether you like your comedies sophisticated, crude, or some combination of both, we’re living in the golden age of streaming, meaning that there’s no shortage of stellar choices. But what stands out amid the crowded field?
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The Big Bang Theory and her Priceline pitchman persona in favor of something a little more daring and fun. She stars in this miniseries as Cassie, a hard-partying flight attendant who jumps into a one-night stand in Bangkok with a hunk (Michiel Huisman) and wakes up next to his freshly murdered corpse. What follows is a dark comedy that doubles as a murder mystery as Cuoco s character tries to piece together what happened, evade authorities, and find the murderer. And even though you ll bang your head over Cassie s decisions and inability to play it cool at all, the slick show is too fun to stop watching.
Emma Stone set for Safdie Brothers comedy series The Curse
THR is reporting that Emma Stone is heading to Showtime to star in
The Curse, a comedy series from the Safdie Brothers, the filmmaking duo behind Good Times and Uncut Gems.
Co-created by Benny Safdie and Nathan Fielder (
Nathan For You), both of whom will also star, the series is described as “genre-bending scripted comedy that explores how an alleged curse disturbs the relationship of a newly married couple (Fielder and Stone) as they try to conceive a child while co-starring on their problematic new HGTV show.”
“The fierce intelligence and wit of the incomparable Emma Stone make her the perfect partner with the ingenious minds of the Safdie brothers and the subversive comedy of Nathan Fielder,” said Showtime executive Amy Israel. “Together, they promise to deliver a groundbreaking satire that is both unexpected and deeply human. Showtime continues to shine as a beacon for visionary filmmakers who are looki
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