John Mulaney Presents: Everybody's in LA

If you like John Mulaney and you enjoyed Comedy Bang Bang this will be catnip for you.

Oh I guess 500 characters are required. OK. So it's setup like a talk show but the guests to show up randomly and don't really seem to understand why they are there or what's happening. The live show is cut with digital shorts that are frequently hilarious and sometimes just bizarre (Richard Kind tries to score acid? What?). John takes random calls on a big old fashioned phone that fits right in with the bizarre 70's porno set they're working with. These calls are just random people completely unscripted that are treated with deadly seriousness. Why they would do this is unclear.

It's hard to look away and hard not to laugh.

I hope John Mulaney totally saves himself from addiction and goes on with this for many years to come. As someone who's been having several issues with Netflix's recent choice of comedy, this one at the very least signaled freshness in framing humor.

The opening act was great, what with the map, trivia and all... The way it was constructed reminded me of another Netflix show, a special named Red States, Blue States. It always helps to mix fact with not-so-facts to get that mockumentary taste while still establishing the grounds for what we will be experiencing.

Yeah, this show is about LA after all - the unstable nature of the format helps underline the chaotic nature of the city as well. Mulaney being laid back and not too jumpy allows the guests to roam free, which helps each in different ways. That joke by Stavros vs Seinfeld's good boy humor. Etc.

Seeing Will Ferrell in character is always great and maybe that was what elevated my score from a 7 to an 8.

Now, was it really too funny? No, not really. But what matters at this point in streaming is the mood you offer. And they did offer an original mood that brought with enough laughs.

Let's see if other episodes will be even better.

I just love the guy and lets hope that's everything works for him because he did the right thing and now he is in rehab, he need to go there because there is a baby waiting for him in home

He is just a funny guy, he is a good person and there is a lot of great guest and music performance and he is juat an enjoyable to watch ok, just white humor, he deserves the world

My favorite episode was the one about the coyotes m i feel like im somekind of experts in coyotes now, the palm episode was also interesting, useless things, overall pretty great and funny ok, lets hope this can come back later in the future.

This show is an utterly unique and captivating blend of the perfectly weird, lovely, and strange, creating an experience unlike any other on television. From the very first episode, I found myself thoroughly enjoying every second of its delightful quirkiness, completely engrossed in its offbeat charm and unpredictable plot twists. The characters are wonderfully eccentric, each bringing their own flavor of oddity that adds to the show's rich tapestry of storytelling.

What makes this show truly special is its ability to serve as a perfect representation of the eccentric and vibrant city we call home. It captures the essence of our city's charm and oddities in a way that feels both authentic and fantastical. The streets, the landmarks, and the everyday encounters depicted in the show are all infused with a sense of magic and whimsy that mirrors the real-life idiosyncrasies we encounter daily.

Each episode is a testament to the city's unique character, blending surreal humor with heartfelt moments that resonate deeply with anyone familiar with our hometown. The narrative weaves through various facets of urban life, from the mundane to the extraordinary, always with a touch of the bizarre that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats.

The show's creators have crafted a world that is both relatable and fantastical, a place where the mundane becomes extraordinary and the ordinary is anything but. The writing is sharp and witty, the performances are top-notch, and the production design is a visual feast that brings this quirky city to life in vibrant detail.

We absolutely need another season to dive deeper into its wonderfully peculiar world. There's so much more to explore, so many more stories to tell, and countless quirky characters to meet. Another season would allow us to continue this whimsical journey, uncovering new layers of the city's eccentricities and falling even more in love with its delightful oddness. This show is a gem, a love letter to the weird and wonderful, and I can't wait to see what comes next.

What a refreshing show! In my opinion the talkshow format has sadly been played out for a while. Modern talk shows lack the spontaneity and natural feel of what made people like Letterman so great back in the day. John has revived that spirit in his show and it is a joy to watch! Art meets comedy meets absurdism meets genuinely interesting conversation. I hope the show is rebooted, and I would love to see him take it nationwide. As a biased Chicago resident, it would be amazing to see John do a Chicago run!!

Kudos to Netflix for putting this on and kudos to the producers and writers who contributed to this amazingly quirky piece of work!