Gut Reaction: "Go On"

Now that MasterChef's a wrap (and what a finale it was!), there's a spot open on the ol' DVR for something else, so I decided to give Matthew Perry's new sitcom "Go On" a try.

Considering I was always Team Chandler on "Friends" because his particular brand of humor (read: snarky) totally appealed to me, watching "Go On" was a pretty logical choice.

In fact, whenever I've seen him on some other show (and he's been on quite a few over the years) or the big screen in something like Fools Rush In (a total guilty pleasure), he's still always been Chandler Bing to me.

Anyway, Perry's career has definitely had its fair share of stops and starts recently, but for some reason, I really think "Go On" will stick around for a while. Not only does the funny, madcap writing totally play to his strengths, but there's enough fascinating supporting characters that will keep him from having to carry the show alone.

For the unacquainted, the premise is a pretty simple one. After the death of his wife, Matthew Perry's character, Ryan King, is eager to get back to work as a sportscaster. Naturally, it doesn't take long for his co-workers to see that he doesn't have any business being back yet (a funny encounter with real-life football player Terrell Owens seals the deal), so his boss insists that he go to therapy. 

Of course, Ryan thinks therapy is the last thing he needs and is basically just there to get the necessary signatures so he can get back to real life. But as you've probably already guessed by now, things don't exactly turn out as planned.

I'm only one episode in, but I gotta say I'm intrigued and am already looking forward to seeing what happens next, which is always a good sign, right?

Comments

[JimmyMackey]

I think Go On will stick around for a while too! It just has that quirky feel a cult classic like Seinfeld had, although I don’t think Go On will reach THAT kind of success, it certainly has a chance at being on the air half a decade. It kind of reminds me of Community, but less absurd. Dish coworker told me he found it on the Hoppper PrimeTime Anytime recording so I checked it out and watched commercial free using Auto Hop. I save time without commercials and watch another show when normally it would be time for bed.

[californian wine]

I've never tried a green smoothie... But I do have a smoothie for breakfast everyday :) it's my fruit of choice (usually blueberries, strawberries, or peahces) almond milk, & protien powder. Every once and awhile I get wild and add dairy free ice cream, lol!