6 Reasons Lady Dynamite Needs to Be Your New Obsession
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Looking for a new show to get hooked on this Summer? Look no further! I have the answer, though if you're anything like me, you'll breeze through it in a weekend. I'm talking about comedian Maria Bamford's new series on Netflix, Lady Dynamite. Bamford plays a version of herself on the show, and if that sounds similar to some other comedian-starring shows (Louie, Seinfeld, etc.), just rest assured that this one is very different. Here's why you need to put it on your list!
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It's unlike anything else out there.
This show is anything but formulaic. It jumps around, it breaks the fourth wall, and the writing is constantly acknowledging the fact that "yes, this is a TV show." One scene is referred to as "The Serious Scene," every episode includes a flashback to "the past," and sometimes both Maria and a child play Maria — in the same scene. It makes sense contextually, trust me.
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It's legitimately funny.
I don't laugh out loud at TV shows or movies a lot, but I did find myself audibly chuckling at some of the weirder humor in Lady Dynamite, and that's a major breakthrough for me.
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But it also addresses serious mental health issues.
In real life, Bamford has been very open about struggling with OCD and being diagnosed as type 2 bipolar. The character of Maria also exhibits symptoms of these conditions, and it's refreshing to see such an honest (yet bizarrely funny) portrayal of these illnesses on screen.
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But it's relatable no matter what your issues are.
There is some truly spot-on humor about universal topics like families, relationships, and fears hidden in this show.
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A ton of comedians make cameos.
Bridget Everett, Ana Gasteyer, Mo Collins, and Lennon Parham are all regulars on the show, while comedians like Patton Oswalt, June Diane Raphael, Jenny Slate, Missi Pyle, Judd Apatow, Mira Sorvino, Andrew Daly, Adam Pally, Sarah Silverman, Jon Cryer, Brian Posehn, and Kenny and Keith Lucas appear in one or more episodes. Plus, Supermen Dean Cain and Brandon Routh are in the mix. How can you say no to that lineup?
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Pugs. All the pugs.
Finally, Maria brings her love for pugs into the show by featuring three little guys on the show. If Bert isn't your favorite, get out of my life.