Inconsequential Drama
The above title might sound like an oxy-moron, but it sufficiently explains my lack of appreciation for Studio 60. Last night’s episode studied how the personal can conflict with the professional, a topic that’s been explored ad nauseum already in this series. Apparently several years ago Matt jepordized his career while attempting to impress Harriet with an edgy sketch. This was revealed after last week’s episode when Matt seemingly couldn’t focus because of Harriet being a distraction. And its beaten like a war drum that they still have feelings for each other. It’s obvious this is going to be a ongoing plot point, but I just find it uninteresting.
The professional aspect of Studio 60 does nothing for me either. If I felt like there was even an inkling of a possibility that something would go wrong and prove detrimental to the characters then it would catch my attention. But everything is rectified by the end of every episode. There is an issue with the Vanity Fair writer doing the “behind the scenes” piece that could result in some negative press. Other than that, Danni somehow coerced the show producer to do his series with NBS (the network Studio 60 airs on and Amanda Peet’s character heads) instead of HBO, with no plausible explanation.
Again, the series has potential. The acting is commendable between Perry, Whitford, Hughley, Paulsen, Busfield and Nate Corddry (of The Daily Show fame), I am just not sure they are given much too work with as the story has yet to be funny or interesting. Better luck next week, I suppose.
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