Lady Dynamite, a Netflix comedy which premiered last week, seems very similar to dozens of comedian-led, semi-autobiographical sitcoms. Shows likes Seinfeld, Louie, Curb Your Enthusiasm and even another Netflix’ comedy, Master of None, all work from the basic premise of adapting their stars’ real experiences and stand-up into a fictional and often hilarious life.
This is exactly how Lady Dynamite approaches the life of its star, comedian Maria Bamford. The series explores three distinct periods in Maria’s life, honing in on what’s funny about the situation whether it be an audition, a first date, or the worst throes of depression. Yet, unlike previous comedian-starring sitcoms, Lady Dynamite equally employs the absurdity of shows like Arrested Development and ...
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