epicmilk15 Okay, Mulaney is not a good show. It isn't. Not by any stretch of the imagination. You know those semi-funny, semi-clever Nickelodeon and Disney live-action shows (like iCarly) that you watched as a pre- teen growing up in the late 2000s? This is basically a version of that, without all of the corny charm and with a few forced adult jokes to remind you that this is not the Disney Channel. The characters are blatant ripoffs of those from other, superior sitcoms like Seinfeld and Friends. The situation humor is forced at best, and the experience is cringe-worthy. "Then what is the saving grace you talked about in the summary?" you might be asking yourself. Well, the title and main character, Mulaney, is a stand-up comedian, and the stand up comedy scenes are actually pretty good. Not Monty Python, Robin Williams, or Bill Cosby good (yes, I do realize that Cosby IS a rapist and professional -censored- but he was a fine comedian), but pretty damn funny. They are what elevates the show from a 1 to a 3. However, they only take place in the beginning of each episode, and the end. Frankly, just go online and look up a playlist of the stand-up bits, and avoid the rest of the show. If you want good sitcoms, go watch reruns of Seinfeld and Friends instead. This is DeletedContent, signing out!

ijoshuachurch I've watched John Mulaney's stand up and seen him on quite a few talks shows. I found his stand up quite funny, and he seems like a great guy, so I was interested in seeing what his show was like. During his stand up bit at the beginning of the first episode I was thinking to myself "This show is going to be great". Then the show began. I just can't their using a live audience. If you like shows with live audience you might be able to get into this. I can't stand live audiences and can't believe that any comedy to come out since the early 2000s still uses them. I was really hoping this show was going to have a very real and down-to-earth feel to it like Louis. But instead I got a really cheesy cookie cutter sit-com that reminds me of 90% of the other sit-coms with laugh tracks. The laugh track (or live audience) isn't the only problem I have though, the acting seems forced to me and the situations unrealistic. Anyone who's a fan of realistic comedy without Laugh tracks and cheesy little gimmicks, I recommend staying away from this show.I don't want to give this a rating because it might just have to do with me not liking laugh tracks.

kossiek I first became a fan of John Mulaney after watching some of his stand up routines and he's clever remarks on talk show interviews, so naturally i was excited to see a television series with John in the leading role. Mulaney was referred to as a modern Seinfeld prior to its air date this fall, so i believe it is unfair to critique the show on it's similarities, as How I Met Your Mother was a modern adaptation of FRIENDS and was an enormous success in its own merit.Having said this, i have to admit i am disappointed with Mulaney. The stand up routine in the beginning is always the most enjoyable, natural and unforced scene of each episode; there is little on screen chemistry between cast members, however the dialogue often leaves me cringing and regretting my decision to give the show another chance.The series trailer depicted a lot of 'Ba Dm Tsss' moments however as of yet, it is yet to deliver and has provided viewers with a lot of missed opportunities and just plain awkwardness.

Daniel Bush MULANEY was a show I was excited to watch. I really liked his stand-up and have enjoyed his comedy writing. I just wish that there were some new material in this, as well as less clichéd characters/situations.Mr. Mulaney was very wooden in his performance, but that can get better, I think. All the characters surrounding him, with the exception of his neighbor (excellently played by Elliot Gould), were terrible sitcom clichés. Especially the "I look homeless but am wearing a blazer also I'm a stoner Zach Galafanakis(sp?) ripoff" character. He needs to go. And if we got to know the real people behind the "crazy friend who is a girl" and "token black dude", I'd be much more interested.One of the other reviewers here took the time to see every moment of the show as sexist. While there are some elements of that in the show, it is no worse than other shows(not just on fox). If that reviewer is reading this: I read your other reviews, and I am not sure you understand what entertainment is, nor understand that you are not nearly as intelligent as you believe yourself to be. If you had watched the stand-up special this is based on, he is pulling these situations from things that have happened in real life. He was not actually "chasing a woman", he actually was trying to catch a subway. However, because of extreme feminists(meaning those who don't really understand what feminism is), that woman assumed he was after her.(okay, rant done) Martin Short is so much more than the character he is being asked to play. Please give him some humanity. I really want him to succeed, because he is a wonderfully gifted actor and entertainer.The one very good moment that jumps out of my memory is the bring back of the prostate exam position for the lapel mic removal. That was what gives me hope for this show.