When the third act presents some payoffs, they come as more of a relief than a punchline.
It just doesnt quite get there this time around.
I cant quite pin down exactly why.
The same goes for comedy.
And the totems that distract Larry from this missing girl arent specific enough.
Equally as disappointing is Larrys encounter with a cop.
Its the lack of specificity that hurts here too.
The concept of car horns having too aggressive of a sound is relatable.
Its also undeniably hilarious how quickly and wearily Officer Damon Wayans Jr. exits his car after being beeped at.
But that particular bit doesnt really go anywhere beyond that.
Finding the exact right guest stars certainly helps.
Salman Rushdie, eh?
Didnt see that one coming.
Hell reach out to the only other prominent celebrity who has had a fatwa declared against him.
Not only that but he kind of kills given his generous screen time and general lack of comedic experience.
Salman tells Larry that being the target of a fatwa doesnt have to be so bad.
There are a lot of women who are attracted to you in this condition, he says.
You are a dangerous man.
It makes no sense.
Its only the beginnings inability to find the right tone that sinks the rest of the episodes chances.
Rating:
3.5 out of 5
