FTA-TV The Last Man on Earth

[Honeyboy Wilson]

There's been a few mentions in the Upcoming Shows thread, but I think this show deserves it's own thread.

I knew I'd find it funny, because Will Forte is hilarious, but goddamn did this blow me away.

For those who haven't heard of it - a mysterious virus has wiped out all living creatures except for one man, Phil Miller.

The virus isn't explained at all, nor does it need to be. The show isn't at all about that.

It's a hilarious take on what the average person would do if in that situation.

But it's not just balls to the walls comedy either, there are some deeply dark and sad moments intertwined in such a way that it flows remarkably well between moods. You get caught up in the world almost as much as Phil Miller does until you're hit in the face with reality again.

Spoiler

When he's playing pool with his ball friends and decides to go with Gary to check out the hot babe mannequin at the store. You don't forget that he's alone, but it's played so well that you smile along at the goofiness - until the mannequin's arm comes off and Phil's realisation that he's lost all dignity and is now becoming attracted to mannequins and going on adventures with sporting equipment... that was heavy man. Perfectly played by Forte.

Anyway, two episodes in and it's going strong. I can't wait to see where it goes.

 

[King Elvis]

Holy s**t, it's got MacGruber?

I'M IN.

 

[Ochre]

Going to be interesting to see how they can keep it going but regardless, the pilot was incredible. Must watch

 

[BlakeyNoFlakey]

I watched the first episode and it was hilarious. I hope it keeps it going.

 

[vast]

How annoying is that woman. Im out.

 

[Lester Burnham]

How annoying is that woman. Im out.

Yeah I agree. The show was more fun before she arrived. There were plenty more possibilities for him to live his solo life to excess. I'll stick with it for a couple more episodes I think.

 

[gaskin]

How annoying is that woman. Im out.

Thought that after a while but I was still chuckling at a lot of what she was saying/doing.

 

[rumply]

Thought Ep1 was great, like others was a bit dubious about the intro of whatshername but by the end of Ep2 thought she was doing ok. Plus

Spoiler

there can only be so many episodes that would work with a guy getting hammered each day in a margarita pool, so I reckon the only way this is going to fly is with the occasional introduction of a new characters

Anyway new comedies that I actually laugh at are pretty rare so I'm in.

 

[SugarShane]

Thought Ep1 was great, like others was a bit dubious about the intro of whatshername

30 Rock reference?

Liking this show too. Will Forte is great. Pretty sure we'll see more and more characters though as the story develops.

 

[BlakeyNoFlakey]

Yeah I agree. The show was more fun before she arrived. There were plenty more possibilities for him to live his solo life to excess. I'll stick with it for a couple more episodes I think.

I read somewhere the female characters come and go, so it won't be this current woman forever.

 

[Mister Carlton]

How annoying is that woman. Im out.

God yes.

 

[FISTO]

I hope he kills her and then eats her or something, just go in a different direction please because the show was pretty good up until her introduction.

 

[Honeyboy Wilson]

I think the beauty of her being in the show is the fact that he's the last man on earth, he finally sees another person, a woman no less, and he still hates her so much because of how annoying she is. The tomato/tomahto gag was amazing - "of COURSE you'd say it that way!"

 

[King Elvis]

EzTV is dead, pm me where to hook this up?

 

[Red Black and Blue]

I think the beauty of her being in the show is the fact that he's the last man on earth, he finally sees another person, a woman no less, and he still hates her so much because of how annoying she is.

Exactly, it's the comedy element of the odd couple. Weird thing to say but it's moving a bit fast for mine, would have prefered him by himself for at least 2-3 episodes.

 

[evo]

How annoying is that woman. Im out.

yeah she is super annoying, but watch the next episode before you bail.

 

[King Elvis]

Ahh, s**t, that actress is annoying.

 

[gaskin]

Ahh, s**t, that actress is annoying.

January Jones is on next week so hopefully there is a lot less of her.

 

[vast]

yeah she is super annoying, but watch the next episode before you bail.

Does she die or get the poochie treatment?

 

[Lester Burnham]

yeah she is super annoying, but watch the next episode before you bail.

Episode 3 is horrible. It nearly redeemed itself in the last 30 seconds. But then I saw the preview for next week. What needed to happen, didn't.

 

[evo]

Episode 3 is horrible. It nearly redeemed itself in the last 30 seconds. But then I saw the preview for next week. What needed to happen, didn't.

A horny January Jones cant save it?

 

[Lester Burnham]

A horny January Jones cant save it?

Not if the other woman is not incinerated

 

[Primetime Pricey]

Brilliant show, loving it.

 

[BACCS]

Only 4 episodes a season?

 

[gaskin]

Only 4 episodes a season?

11 according to the wikipedia episode guide.