Doucheaholics

You know something is off when you get triggered by the tiniest of things... Like your neighbor's "douchey" behavior. Or, is it really a tiny thing or does it deserve a full-blown scene-on-the-spot? Or, is it your internal douche talking?

Questions like this come up throughout the season one, following a support group for all kinds of douchey people who try to help each other and, as a result, might go even deeper into the trenches of douchery.

Each episode focuses on a different member of the group as they share exaggerated stories about their self-centered, often embarrassing actions. The show dives deep into the themes of self-awareness, personal growth, and redemption - all with a tongue-in-cheek, satirical tone. It's a mirror held to each and every one of us.

Oh, and do you get triggered by some limiting belief phrases, like "work hard, play harder"? Then you'll relate to, or perhaps, detest, the character of Bryce. But to each their own. Enjoy the ride!

Ultimately, a show that can make you genuinely enjoy spending time with characters you might initially despise is a rare gem. The consistent quality combined with the compellingly flawed personalities creates a unique and thoroughly enjoyable viewing experience that keeps you coming back for more. It sounds like a series that understands its identity and executes it flawlessly, making every moment a worthwhile part of the ride.

It's refreshing to see the support group setting, familiar to cinephiles, given the fresh twist of lime that is the ensemble cast of self aware, self proclaimed "Douches". The premise that within us all lies a douche is sure to stir some feathers, but what genuine art doesn't aim to challenge us? It is a clever and inventive take on a tried and true theme, self betterment, primal in its origins, it is evolution. Doucheholism knows no bounds, it transcends any social and economic circumstance. The fantastic cast dive deep into their characters, becoming them in the most animated and articulate of ways to show/prove this fact.

This is extremely smart and funny. This reminds me of a more coked out "The Office" and I am all here for it! These actors have a really great sense of humor to them. This is stuff I wish Hollywood would be more willing to come up with. Sometimes we need more stories about terrible people, but that makes this particular series so much fun. I'm kind of running out of really positive adjectives to describe this particular show, but I honestly could use another season of all these actors and characters. Sean McCarthy is really on the rise and I would love to see what he does next. He's Mike Flanagan for comedy.

McCarthy and Mitchell and their whole team have done an excellent job of consistently mining great comedy from the clear-eyed observation that we are all, in one way or another, more than capable of being douchebags. (Except for me, of course. There's just always an exception, so that's cool.) The writing, directing, and editing are sharp, the cast is committed and totally delivers, the sound design is flawless (Never undervalue great production and post-production audio work! That's some clutch stuff right there.), the music is fun and on point, and the whole thing is just extremely well shot and produced. Oh, and it's funny. Like, really funny. Look, you might not be able to help the fact that you're a douche sometimes, but you can totally avoid being a jackass by checking out this show!