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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 ...