All four episodes of W/ Bob & David - plus an hour-long behind the scenes "making of" - are now available for streaming on Netflix. This is a review for them all, without any major spoilers (as much as sketch comedy can be "spoiled").
A small spark went off in my brain while watching a specific bit in Netflix's new sketch series, W Bob & David, that seemed to really help connect this show - this reunion between Mr. Show's Bob Odenkirk and David Cross - to the current resurrection movement happening in TV (and streaming) right now. It was a moment when the duo found themselves surrounded by nerd-ish, neckbeard-y fans who wanted to know when they were getting back together for more sketches... While also asking David questions about a possible Arrested Development movie. It was the only moment amidst these four With Bob and David episodes that sort of addressed the revival aspect of this new series. A small meta moment nestled within two hours of enjoyable, smart-as-hell comedy.
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A small spark went off in my brain while watching a specific bit in Netflix's new sketch series, W Bob & David, that seemed to really help connect this show - this reunion between Mr. Show's Bob Odenkirk and David Cross - to the current resurrection movement happening in TV (and streaming) right now. It was a moment when the duo found themselves surrounded by nerd-ish, neckbeard-y fans who wanted to know when they were getting back together for more sketches... While also asking David questions about a possible Arrested Development movie. It was the only moment amidst these four With Bob and David episodes that sort of addressed the revival aspect of this new series. A small meta moment nestled within two hours of enjoyable, smart-as-hell comedy.
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