Until he tries to pull the door open when he’s supposed to push and the interviewer catches this slight misstep. Things are going pretty well, despite a few slips, but the interviewee heads for the exit feeling confident.
#Middleditch and schwartz season 2 series#
Tim Robinson leads an increasingly surreal series of sketches, which are pure goofy weirdness, yet based in the banal of the real world.Ī perfect encapsulation of the humour is the opening scene where a prospective employee is being interviewed in a coffee shop – we've all seen this (or been part of this) unfortunate moment. If you’re looking for something silly with a bit more structure, check out I Think You Should Leave, also on Netflix.
The pair deeply they care about this art form and it made me actually want to go watch some improv, which is saying something. The Netflix series is just a sampling of their live show, and it’s clear these two are seasoned pros at their craft. Middleditch will often break character and laugh at the absurdity of what’s happening, which leads Schwartz to follow suit. The expressions on the faces of Middleditch and Schwartz as they perform mental gymnastics in each scene is so genuine. The cast of characters they create is usually surprisingly large and watching them try to remember the names and attributes of all of the characters they’ve just summoned on stage is a joy. They reiterate that nothing has been rehearsed or repeated, everything is completely off the cuff and it’s amazing to see these two brilliant performers feed off of each other’s energy. Once they have some of their characters and setting down, the two get to work on the stage, slowly expanding and creating a world entirely on the spot. Rather than quick-hit routines with slapstick and gimmicks, Middleditch and Schwartz have dived into long-form improv – which sounds painful at first, but is actually brilliant in their execution.Įach episode starts off with the pair asking members in the audience about something they’re really excited about (or dreading), they expand slightly, but not asking for too many details as they fill those in later. Middleditch and Schwartz, a short, three-episode series starring Thomas Middleditch (Silicon Valley) and Ben Schwartz (Parks and Recreation) has reminded me of how joyful and purely funny improv can be and that’s largely thanks to the two stars. You want to support your friend, but do you really want to sit through hours of improv?īut that’s exactly what I’m about to recommend. ‘Want to come to my improv show?’ Is one of those difficult questions to be on the receiving end.
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