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 The ending of *Ooster* reminds us just how truly alone Greg feels as he confronts his daughter regarding his own mistakes and, furthermore, bids farewell to his students—who, after all this time, have finally grown deeply fond of him. Regrettably, the series' emotional impact doesn't prove quite as profound as intended, but that’s alright. I get the sense that Archie’s storyline has dragged on a bit too long, leaving us feeling less invested in it; nevertheless, it is interesting to observe the parallels between Katie and Sunny’s reactions to the figure of Archie as a whole. It gives the impression that a slight generational gap makes all the difference, doesn't it? In any case, the series has been entertaining so far; however, a second season would need to be truly compelling to keep us invested in Greg as a character. We have already grasped that he has felt lonely, and that it took him a long time to move past his marriage and come to terms with both his solitude and th...

HBO’s *Rooster* is Steve Carell’s latest comedy. As someone who has always claimed—for some strange reason—not to enjoy comedy all that much, when it comes to Carell and Adam Sandler, I actually quite like their work. The series follows Greg Russo, a shy yet famous author who writes erotic fiction for men and who, moreover, struggles in the romance department. To make matters worse, his daughter finds herself in the exact same situation he was in years ago: she has a husband who works in academia and who has now left her for a student (yikes!). Apparently, Greg’s wife was a student at the very same university where his daughter, Katie, currently works; so, one could say it’s a case of "like father, like daughter," couldn't one? Anyway, the first episode centers on how Greg inserts himself into Katie’s new life as a single woman, attempting to help her turn things around—but will he succeed? Episode 1 opens with Greg’s arrival at Katie’s university to read a short excerpt ...