This is a bit of short-attention-span theater for those of us who like a quick-witted catty comedy. It's not entirely superficial, but it can often float in that direction.
Dr. Goode is an atrocious psychologist who's almost entirely consumed with herself above her patients. Though she commands seven hundred dollars a session, she is also apparently unaware that it's illegal to share her patients' personal problems with anyone outside the session. This causes quite a bit of conflict between her and her ever-changing list of clients, who are all b-to-c list celebs.
The comedy comes mainly from improv. Some of it plays into the plot, some doesn't. But, either way, the plot from show-to-show is loose and seemingly thrown together in the editing room.
But the show has a solid supporting cast, which is really the main reason to watch. Steve Landsberg and Candace Brown especially are very very funny. Wenworth is also funny, but she is a bit tough to take after a few minutes.
It's a show that seems to be almost there. Wentworth and Co. are smart and talented, but they haven't found a truly watchable pitch yet. Until they do, the show will remain an acquired taste.
Dr. Goode is an atrocious psychologist who's almost entirely consumed with herself above her patients. Though she commands seven hundred dollars a session, she is also apparently unaware that it's illegal to share her patients' personal problems with anyone outside the session. This causes quite a bit of conflict between her and her ever-changing list of clients, who are all b-to-c list celebs.
The comedy comes mainly from improv. Some of it plays into the plot, some doesn't. But, either way, the plot from show-to-show is loose and seemingly thrown together in the editing room.
But the show has a solid supporting cast, which is really the main reason to watch. Steve Landsberg and Candace Brown especially are very very funny. Wenworth is also funny, but she is a bit tough to take after a few minutes.
It's a show that seems to be almost there. Wentworth and Co. are smart and talented, but they haven't found a truly watchable pitch yet. Until they do, the show will remain an acquired taste.