The Kominsky Method (2018)

This dark, funny and moving half-hour comedy is so much more than the sum of its enlarged prostate and struggling-actor jokes. ... The formidable star power and talent of Douglas and Arkin elevate this single-camera comedy right out of the gate. As Sandy and Norm, they bring substance, depth and an understated sense of humor to a format that often relies on rote plots, one-liners and exaggerated characters. ... There are also plenty of gags tucked into the smart writing and stellar performances that would be perfectly at home on network TV.

Arkin is a cinch Emmy nominee for his contributions and Douglas may well find himself along for that ride. The scenes with the acting class students for the most part don’t work as well. ... Viewers of a certain age may well respond with knowing head nods to the age-old predicaments that Sandy and Norman find themselves in. But the series might also have some traction with advertiser-prized 18-to-49-year-olds.

The show proves breezy and likable, and about as far from the ad-supported pressure to reach "younger demos" as a TV show can get.

At advanced ages (Douglas is 74, Arkin a decade older), they are delivering some of the best work of their long and distinguished careers, by leaning into the embarrassment and angst of still being around after all this time. It’s a show about old pros, made by old pros. Their bodies may not work like they used to, but their performances sure do.

The three episodes screened deftly balance the melancholy and humor of two old chums dealing with old age and their daughters in a less gimmicky updated version of Neil Simon's "Odd Couple" or a less grumpy version of that other, later Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau pairing. Seeing these two Oscar-winning actors play off each other is like an acting workshop in itself.

You can see all the jokes coming because they crawl down the road and wave their little hands before arriving. ... But in the hands of such masters, especially Arkin, who proves to be a thoroughly grumpy treasure, familiarity can be delightful.

The series pairs Michael Douglas with Alan Arkin, perhaps the finest streaming comedy team-up since, well, matching Jane Fonda with Lily Tomlin. As acting coach Sandy Kominsky, Douglas easily slides into the role of a man whose tried his best to make a career out of his craft.

This eight-episode comedy takes some of what works best about Mom into a single-camera format, finding a way to laugh both at and with its main characters while still letting them retain most of their dignity. ... Arkin's performance is his best since Little Miss Sunshine and perhaps some time before that, one perfectly timed droll deadpan after another. And with wry incredulity, Douglas plays entirely different, complementary notes.

This show presents raw human experience like no other. The characters of Norman and Sandy, though old and working through issues that come with age, are relatable, funny and emotionally engaging. I couldn't help but laugh and cry at nearly every episode across the three seasons. Each actor throughout the series was masterful in their performance and the cinematography was expert in exemplifying the themes of each scene and episode. A must watch.

Tom Cruise won't enjoy this (Deliberately I'm guessing). Neither will our non-binary gender-fluid friends probably (Also deliberately I'm guessing). But everyone else will be good with it. Well, maybe not young people either. This really is a show for old folks. They will understand. It deals with death which is only really funny for oldies. Maybe Trump fans will not appreciate the Trump scene either though Trump himself will. Could have left that out. So basically it's for oldies. It follows the long Jewish tradition from Gene Wilder through Woody Allen and Seinfeld to Larry David of self-deprecated sarcasm. Very melancholic and all in all sad. Getting old ****. It really does.

As already stated above, too “woke” for me.. for some reason they can’t help themselves from always going political.

When relieved of a broadcast network's many constraints, showrunners often make the mistake of lacking restraint when they come to cable or streaming networks to do a series. In other words, they take what is essentially a network series and just make it profane. Wisely, Chuck Lorre resisted that temptation and created a series that is both heartfelt and funny without being unnecessarily crude or vulgar. "The Kominsky Method" is essentially a "bromance" between two men over 70 years of age that are grappling with life when the days ahead are far fewer than the days behind. The issues that they are dealing with are many including loss, health, sex (or lack thereof) and family. It's moving without being cloying and has a fair share of laughs. The chemistry between Michael Douglas and Alan Arkin is fantastic with good support from Sarah Baker, Nancy Travis, Lisa Edelstein, and the rest of the cast. One can nitpick here and there, but overall a very enjoyable show.

One of The Best TV show with Michael Douglas a this best. I loved this show and I hope as soon as possible that the 3rd season will be available

Really good show with very funny moments, and with some drama just between that makes you think and smile. Great acting and writing, waiting for season 3.

Great series, well acted, well written, perfectly balances drama and comedy, the perfect show, I could watch hours of it.

So, in the first episode of Season 2 there's a scene in which Don Lemon of CNN is trashing the president and Mike Douglas's character chimes in that he's a sociopath. It had nothing to do with anything in the show except to project hate. As if Hollywood doesn't have enough problems of their own without their pompous, arrogant, political viewpoints. I stopped the show and am not watching it anymore. For the people who produce the show and are too stupid to realize that type of thing could happen, I hope you're happy.