The Crazy Ones

First, a fast-paced high-class and, from approximately the second third onwards, "just" a crazier, more uncontrollable, and perhaps even unwatchable comedy, which has no problem making up half of its running time out of pure haphazard improvisation. But I liked Robin Williams, so his footage with my beloved Sarah Michelle Gellar and the reliable rest of the office, the adorable Lauren, the thoughtful Andrew, and the local star Zach, fit my mood fairly accurately. Considering the seemingly unnecessary overkill, which someone might mistake for stupidity, I understand how it was cancelled after the first season. Sitting down every week for such a specific type of entertainment was probably an impossible task, but thanks to the enjoyable finale, I'm not mad at CBS this time. (03/03/2015)

The Crazy Ones is the latest series thus far from TV matador of the past David E. Kelley. In the half-hour comedy episodes written for Robin Williams, everything works like a charm - the cadence of the fantastic dialogue knows no bounds, the wit is fresh, and the themes of the individual ideas of the Lewis, Roberts + Roberts ad agency are catchy. So where is the problem? Both Kelley and Williams are making something as if they were living not after 2010 but before 1990. While that adds a fresh charm to the series, and fans of both will find it fascinating - Sarah Michelle Gellar even inspired this creative pairing to take a completely different acting stance - I can't help but feel that the series also ultimately came to a premature end, namely that it takes place yesterday and tackles yesterday's problems through the lens of yesterday. It's new nostalgia and it's not for everyone. (24/02/2015)