Author Topic: Louie (TV Series) (Read 4665 times)

GuineaPig · « **on:** August 12, 2011, 07:04:59 AM »

I just figured that the best TV show on the air deserves a thread. Or being mentioned at all, apparently.

It's a weird dark comedy/sometimes drama written, directed, and starred in by Louis C.K. What happens when the best comic in the world gets total creative freedom? A completely unorthodox, inventive, and all around brilliant show happens. Seriously, people should watch this. It's nearing the end of its second season, and just did a double header of possibly its two best episodes yet. Of all the comedies on TV, it's probably the best, but it's definitely the most fascinating.

Check it out.

Jamesman42 · « **Reply #1 on:** August 12, 2011, 07:52:42 AM »

I love Louis C.K. from watching his stand up special. Need to see this now!

chknptpie · « **Reply #2 on:** August 12, 2011, 08:36:17 AM »

WTF I totally thought this was going to be a thread about Louis Anderson and Life With Louis.

axeman90210 · « **Reply #3 on:** August 12, 2011, 08:37:31 AM »

I tuned in for an episode or two, and something about the show just didn't click for me. Love his stand up, but not a huge fan of the show. I did see the scene from last week I believe with Dane Cook, and that was a really cool little moment though

TheOutlawXanadu · « **Reply #4 on:** August 12, 2011, 08:37:55 AM »

I've only seen the first three episodes of this season. Amazing show. I really want to see the Dane Cook episode.

Jamesman42 · « **Reply #5 on:** August 12, 2011, 08:48:20 AM »

Just watched Season2 Episode 2 on Hulu. It's very dry but I can see it growing on me.

LeeHarveyKennedy · « **Reply #6 on:** August 12, 2011, 10:49:45 AM »

The masturbation episode might be one of the best things I've ever seen on TV. Just throwing that out there.

Seriously though, the 1-2 punch of Wilfred and Louie makes Thursdays the best day of my week.

GuineaPig · « **Reply #7 on:** August 12, 2011, 05:01:53 PM »

So wonderful.

FiberglassMoon · « **Reply #8 on:** August 12, 2011, 05:41:55 PM »

Been a Louie C.K. fan for a long time, he's definitely one of my favorite comedians.

This show is definitely the most awkward show on TV. So fuckin funny. I love how he takes such everyday issues and just generally mundane events and makes them absolutely hilarious.

Favorite line so far: "What do you mean it just tapered off? Like, the constant flow of penises into your asshole just tapered off?"

Oh and when he's talking to his accountant about the $17 million house he's trying to buy: "Louie, you have less then ten times less then one month's mortgage payment"

LeeHarveyKennedy · « **Reply #9 on:** August 12, 2011, 05:59:52 PM »

Quote from: FiberglassMoon on August 12, 2011, 05:41:55 PM

Oh and when he's talking to his accountant about the $17 million house he's trying to buy: "Louie, you have less then ten times less then one month's mortgage payment"

"Wha... What about Obama?"

Jamesman42 · « **Reply #10 on:** August 12, 2011, 06:00:33 PM »

Is there a (legal) site I can watch this show on? Netflix doesn't have it to stream

LeeHarveyKennedy · « **Reply #11 on:** August 12, 2011, 06:02:13 PM »

Hulu, possibly?

Jamesman42 · « **Reply #12 on:** August 12, 2011, 06:03:06 PM »

Hulu only had 2 episodes from season 2

LeeHarveyKennedy · « **Reply #13 on:** August 12, 2011, 06:04:09 PM »

Then in that case, you get up to Wisconsin, where I have them all DVR'd.

DarkEternalNight · « **Reply #14 on:** August 12, 2011, 06:04:18 PM »

The first time I watched it, I didn't really think it was funny but I'm rewatching it. Starting with season 1. The scene at the doctor's office with Ricky Gervais in the second episode had me in tears laughing. Morbid humor at it's best!

Jamesman42 · « **Reply #15 on:** August 12, 2011, 06:06:01 PM »

Quote from: LeeHarveyKennedy on August 12, 2011, 06:04:09 PM

Then in that case, you get up to Wisconsin, where I have them all DVR'd.

Wait for me to have enough money saved for a trip and sure!

King Postwhore · « **Reply #16 on:** August 12, 2011, 06:15:17 PM »

Louie makes the uncomfortable seem funny and I love the dark and well written storylines it has.

LeeHarveyKennedy · « **Reply #17 on:** August 12, 2011, 07:05:52 PM »

Quote from: Jamesman on August 12, 2011, 06:06:01 PM

Quote from: LeeHarveyKennedy on August 12, 2011, 06:04:09 PM
Then in that case, you get up to Wisconsin, where I have them all DVR'd.

Wait for me to have enough money saved for a trip and sure!

Name the date and I'll be free.

TheOutlawXanadu · « **Reply #18 on:** August 13, 2011, 11:34:12 AM »

Quote from: LeeHarveyKennedy on August 12, 2011, 05:59:52 PM

Quote from: FiberglassMoon on August 12, 2011, 05:41:55 PM
Oh and when he's talking to his accountant about the $17 million house he's trying to buy: "Louie, you have less then ten times less then one month's mortgage payment"

"Wha... What about Obama?"

That scene was so funny I was crying.

Ravenox · « **Reply #19 on:** August 14, 2011, 08:33:04 AM »

Saw the pilot episode and man

:laugh:trust me, this show is super-funny.

Jamesman42 · « **Reply #20 on:** August 14, 2011, 08:35:44 AM »

I trust you, Ravenox

soundgarden · « **Reply #21 on:** August 16, 2011, 08:34:02 AM »

Funniest, smartest, and most tragic show on television. He sees the humor, however dark and regretful, in society and does not shy from laughing at it, mocking it, or just simply showing it for its ludicrousness. Louie CK is truly the comic genius of our generation.

edit...the episode he did with Dane Cook is Season 2's best so far. I didn't expect it to pan out how it did and both comedians (however their views on comedy stand) gave a great performance. I am no way a fan of Dane Cook, but after that episode I was taken back. Bravo Louie, bravo...

MasterShakezula · « **Reply #22 on:** October 02, 2011, 10:01:43 PM »

The last couple of days, I've gotten into Louie, do to it being acclaimed on this forum, and I LOVE IT.

Very rarely do you see such a sardonic example of black comedy; if not for it being a comedy, this show would be downright depressing, considering the subject matter.

It's also a nice breath of air from other joke and gag-loaded (though still very hilarious) shows, what with everything being given a good deal of breathing room and time to build up to an always satisfying punchline.

Also, though I am not an adult, it seems like one of the most realistic portrayals of the life of an urban, working-class adult I've ever seen.

Who else here loves Louie?

LieLowTheWantedMan · « **Reply #23 on:** October 02, 2011, 10:02:36 PM »

This show interests me immensely. I'll have to watch it soon.

chrisbDTM · « **Reply #24 on:** October 02, 2011, 10:21:17 PM »

so good. every episode is great

FiberglassMoon · « **Reply #25 on:** October 02, 2011, 11:16:21 PM »

He is the most awkward person

GuineaPig · « **Reply #26 on:** October 03, 2011, 05:57:13 AM »

https://www.dreamtheaterforums.org/boards/index.php?topic=26381.0

TheOutlawXanadu · « **Reply #27 on:** October 08, 2011, 07:44:24 PM »

Damn. Louis is playing in Durham on a Friday and no one knows who he is and is willing to go with me. Do I go alone? Hmmm...

Jamesman42 · « **Reply #28 on:** October 08, 2011, 07:47:24 PM »

I want to see Season 2, Season 1 was brilliant.

Thank you GP.

antigoon · « **Reply #29 on:** October 08, 2011, 10:03:10 PM »

Quote from: TheOutlawXanadu on October 08, 2011, 07:44:24 PM

Damn. Louis is playing in Durham on a Friday and no one knows who he is and is willing to go with me. Do I go alone? Hmmm...

Yes. Fuck yes.

axeman90210 · « **Reply #30 on:** October 08, 2011, 10:04:29 PM »

Quote from: antigoon on October 08, 2011, 10:03:10 PM

Quote from: TheOutlawXanadu on October 08, 2011, 07:44:24 PM
Damn. Louis is playing in Durham on a Friday and no one knows who he is and is willing to go with me. Do I go alone? Hmmm...

Yes. Fuck yes.

skydivingninja · « **Reply #31 on:** October 09, 2011, 12:50:09 AM »

Quote from: axeman90210 on October 08, 2011, 10:04:29 PM

Quote from: antigoon on October 08, 2011, 10:03:10 PM
Quote from: TheOutlawXanadu on October 08, 2011, 07:44:24 PM
Damn. Louis is playing in Durham on a Friday and no one knows who he is and is willing to go with me. Do I go alone? Hmmm...

Yes. Fuck yes.

EDIT: Actually, I'll be in town on Friday for my fall break. How much are tickets?

TheOutlawXanadu · « **Reply #32 on:** October 09, 2011, 09:50:20 AM »

Quote from: skydivingninja on October 09, 2011, 12:50:09 AM

Quote from: axeman90210 on October 08, 2011, 10:04:29 PM
Quote from: antigoon on October 08, 2011, 10:03:10 PM
Quote from: TheOutlawXanadu on October 08, 2011, 07:44:24 PM
Damn. Louis is playing in Durham on a Friday and no one knows who he is and is willing to go with me. Do I go alone? Hmmm...

Yes. Fuck yes.

EDIT: Actually, I'll be in town on Friday for my fall break. How much are tickets?

It's on the 21st and they're like $40 - $60.

Nick · « **Reply #33 on:** October 09, 2011, 04:31:08 PM »

I love him as a stand up comic, but after watching 3 episodes and trying to get into his show it was far from happening.

Jamesman42 · « **Reply #34 on:** October 09, 2011, 05:00:06 PM »

Makes sense. You fail.

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Author Topic: Louie (TV Series) (Read 4665 times)