One thing Reboot has managed to do just four episodes in is first and foremost cement itself as an ensemble comedy. This cast has so much chemistry together that I cannot get enough of the “writers room” scenes.
What follows is a number of hilarious, if not incredibly realistic, failed attempts at coming out to Gordon. It isn’t entirely made for laughs as Hannah defers to Benny, another queer writer, for help on this matter. Giving Benny a few more lines and a hint of a backstory is essential in early episodes of ensemble sitcoms, and here’s hoping the show continues to find a good balance between developing these characters and humor in the future. It is not the easiest thing to do, especially in a show full of many eccentric characters like Reboot, but I’m optimistic we are headed in the right direction, especially when the payoff is a tender, almost tear-inducing moment between Hannah and her father after she finally tells him she’s a lesbian. While an expected outcome, it was still sweet of Gordon to admit that he “knew” ever since he’s started reading her interviews where she calls herself a queer filmmaker. More intimate father/daughter moments, please.
Check out some of my favorite lines from this episode, then feel free to let us know if you enjoyed this week’s episode!
Favorites Lines On Set:
– “What does ‘yous laid’ mean?”
– “The last time I got busy with a coworker, Reed, it got awkward.”
– “Maybe because you used the term ‘got busy’.”
– “What do people say now?”
– “Fucking.”
– “I’m used to network television.”
– “You can’t put me in a box.”
– “Not for another year or so.”
– “Alright, let’s not pry into each other’s sex lives.”
– “That’s half the reason I come to work.”