Baskets (2016)

It is [still great]. Savor it for as long as we have it. And if you are considering the series or have lapsed in watching it, think about catching up.

Performances are as strong as ever, if not better. While Anderson never fails to stir the heart, Galifianakis continues to stun with his nuanced take on the two brothers.

One of the best shows on television. Just as long as you realize it has moments that will make you feel really really sad.

The first four episodes of which are even more self-assured and odd and tragic and ridiculous than anything Galifianakis and company tried a year ago.

Baskets builds into a character-study treasure, much like FX precursor “Louie.”

If you can get past the sermonizing, there maybe a story worth seeing here.

As with all things bitter, it’s an acquired taste, but worth the time it takes to get there.

Galifianakis, Anderson and Kelly fit their roles like the thick rubber gloves used in emptying human waste from portable johns. What fine messes they’re in.

It's a good mix of highbrow humor and silly, kick-in-the-pants laughs. [22 Jan 2016, p.66]

This is a wonderful piece, it is as funny as it is sad. For me personally, Chip's character is very close, he is absurd, not lucky, but charming in his dedication. I strongly advise you to familiarize yourself with this series, it is cool and good-natured tube.

Baskets starts strong with its first season. The tragic clown angle is renewed with zest as Zach G's impeccable comedic timing never let's any dark moment remain such for long. However, somewhere in the middle of season two the show appears to lose its original footing and begins meandering into the realm of cliche TV drama foibles. Why the writers chose to ditch Chip's story and bring his family to forefront does little more than make his family unlikeable with their contrive backstories.. I feel it actually short-changes Louie Anderson's incredible performance as Mom Baskets. Once it veers into season 3, the series loses its gritty hilariousness and becomes a pandering melodrama with a few Galifianakis one shots here and there to keep it "funny".