Like any relationship (or television show), Marry Me will require time, care, and effort to reach anything near perfection. Show-runners, writers, and directors should eventually work the kinks out. The new NBC sitcom has potential to be among the most charismatic shows of the year. Created by David Caspe, it chronicles the life of the happy, high-strung couple, Jake and Annie (Casey Wilson and Ken Marino). The clever comedy satisfies with its contemporary style, and sparks interest through irresistible charm.
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Similar to
Caspe’s other creation, Happy Endings, the
true comedy is embedded throughout the entire experience, rather than the
scripted predicaments. Caspe wedges the best jokes into a quick, witty
conversation. The actors capture hilarious moments in just a few sparkling
inserts. Genius reveals itself in the pure randomness of it all. The offbeat
humor shines, especially through Wilson, who masters vivacious yet odd
characters like Annie. The premises of episodes won’t likely matter much. Or at
least they won’t for a while. Annie and Jake’s banter is more than satisfactory
for thirty minutes.
The
supporting characters are a part of those kinks mentioned earlier. Dennah and Gill (Sarah Wright and John Gemberling)
are already irritating. Currently, they fill space, and with little personality.
Gill makes jokes that real world people would never make. It adds a level of inauthenticity
to the show. Wright also fails to shine, probably because of her too common
high maintenance best friend character. Been there, done that; it’s time to let
that character go.
The
possibility of repetition is especially worrisome. The dust of the engagement
will settle. The road ahead does not offer many options because of the show’s
narrow premise. A couple gets engaged.
They plan a wedding. They get married. Watching all of the obstacles of an engagement becomes mundane. But it’s
much better than giving more attention to those awful supporting characters.
Pilots are
always difficult; Marry Me deserves
some slack. After all, Caspe began his last sitcom in the second most cliché
way possible: a bride leaving her groom at the alter. Clearly Caspe struggles
with beginnings, but his endings are happy. (editor’s note: HAHAHAHAHAHAAHA! I
see what you did there) This pilot oozes potential. Viewers love Jake and Annie. They represent
so many real life thoughts, guilty pleasures, and unfortunate moments that feel
so real. Caspe displays characters’ inner monologues and relates them to our
own. This show will either have an
amazing run or be a quick blip in comedy history. It will be interesting to see which side wins
in this episodic tug-o-war between limitless charm and wit, and a very limited
structure.
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