mymangodfrey It's painful to imagine how good this show would have been if the creators had cast, in the lead role, someone with the charisma and intelligence of Rachel Brosnahan or Anna Kendrick, the goofy charm of Carole Lombard, Teri Garr, Rosie Perez, or a young Renee Zellweger, or the grit of Lili Taylor, Jennifer Carpenter, Lizzy Caplan, or Parker Posey. In other words, the Ginger Rogers/Lucille Ball role should have gone either to a comic actress, to an endearing everywoman, or to a one-off force of nature like Isabella Rossellini - certainly not to a glassy-eyed mannequin.Kirke has one facial expression, which sometimes reads as confusion, sometimes as self-pity, and sometimes as contempt. She's impossible to relate to, even harder to root for, and no fun to watch. To enjoy the show, we have to be able to pull for her, but the character as written is frustratingly weak, and the actress is off-putting. Kirke's empty performance in Gemini is indistinguishable from what she does here; she has the kind of face that probably tests well in focus groups, but she's just not an actor.With a stronger performer at the center of the show, it would never have been cancelled in its fourth season; the premise is fresh, the production values are superb, and the supporting cast is wonderful.

shelley-bourdon I have enjoyed each season of Mozart in the Jungle; but Season 4 touched me in an unexpectedly deep way. I think it's because this season captures what it's like to completely surrender to the Spirit of Creativity ("the blood"). To create real art, the kind of art that makes your heart feel as if it's standing at attention, one must not care at all about what others think. One must be willing to sacrifice one's ego--allowing others to laugh at you, to label you as a failure, or as crazy or stupid, or even to socially ostracize you--knowing that, in the end, it's totally worth it because something beautiful and new has come into being though you. To create something totally unique is the closest we come, I believe, to knowing the Source of our Being ("God"). Season 4 of Mozart in the Jungle has helped me to remember this. From the bottom of my heart, I thank the producers, writers, and actors of this program for the beautifully unique work of art you have created. You have given me the courage to keep forging ahead in surrendering myself to the Spirit of Creativity.

Tail_End_Charlie This show benefits from a lively rhythm and new plot points in most episodes. The cast is committed. Burrows, Kirk, and Monk deliver lovely portrayals. On the other hand, I am unconvinced by the predictable, affected interpretations from Bernal, Peters, and McDowell--the writing for these characters needs more depth. This show's approach borders on melodrama, and for many viewers this will work--it strives hard to entertain. There seems to be an overarching purpose to reveal what it means to be a passionate artist, but I find the writers take on this to be linear and cliche.

packers-8 Look-- it is a masterpiece in its own right. I'm sure there are better shows but I can't think of any. It is very symbolic and meaningful, it is not just some sort of throw-away or kitsch show.I am taking my time in watching this, because it is so brilliant and enjoyable I don't want it to end. It is the best show I've ever seen, and just one of the most enjoyable views I can remember. Before watching the second season I rewatched the first-- I've never done that before.I know this isn't a helpful review, just me ranting... but look. If you enjoy music (not even classical) or culture or art, watch this, and you won't be disappointed. Everything will come together