No Good Nick: A Compelling and Confounding SitCom From Netflix!!
Family members find their lives turned upside down when a young, street-smart grifter shows up on their doorstep, claiming to be a distant relative.
As Sitcoms go, Netflix's No Good Nick has to be one of the most compelling and savvy of the lot. It's ability to appeal to viewers and critics alike is borne out of its incredible scripting and the presence of a well developed plot and conflict elements.
You will agree that the latter two elements are components that are usually absent from most sitcoms and that is what makes this show stand out. The ability of the show runners to weave a humorous tale while interweaving same with a low-key intriguing plot and a brewing conflict constitute the perfect ingredients for a compelling watch.
The Plot is our first point of call, a Grifter taking a whole family for a ride seems like the perfect way to dissuade viewers and critics alike, due to the fact that it's cliché and nothing exceptional, most especially when you consider that the entire concept upon which the show is based was revealed within the first 25 minutes of the series premier, as well as the conflict and villainy, you begin to wonder how the show is able to carry on with 9 more episodes.
It's quite simple and genius at the same time, create a conflict element that is constantly changing over the course of the episodes, and as situations manifest, or create doubt in the minds of the viewers as different outcomes and scenarios are presented to the audience through creative narrative.
The plot allowed for a little bit of creative freedom, as the writer had the choice of creating a false conflict or a false villain to string viewers along, and the way that angle was worked, kept the show intriguing until the season finale. If either of the potential villains was the false villain, it would not have hurt the overall concept of the show. It's brilliant writing.
You will agree that the latter two elements are components that are usually absent from most sitcoms and that is what makes this show stand out. The ability of the show runners to weave a humorous tale while interweaving same with a low-key intriguing plot and a brewing conflict constitute the perfect ingredients for a compelling watch.
The Plot is our first point of call, a Grifter taking a whole family for a ride seems like the perfect way to dissuade viewers and critics alike, due to the fact that it's cliché and nothing exceptional, most especially when you consider that the entire concept upon which the show is based was revealed within the first 25 minutes of the series premier, as well as the conflict and villainy, you begin to wonder how the show is able to carry on with 9 more episodes.
It's quite simple and genius at the same time, create a conflict element that is constantly changing over the course of the episodes, and as situations manifest, or create doubt in the minds of the viewers as different outcomes and scenarios are presented to the audience through creative narrative.
The plot allowed for a little bit of creative freedom, as the writer had the choice of creating a false conflict or a false villain to string viewers along, and the way that angle was worked, kept the show intriguing until the season finale. If either of the potential villains was the false villain, it would not have hurt the overall concept of the show. It's brilliant writing.
Character performance is another big positive. Siena Agudong(Nick) totally owned her role, Sean Astin (Ed) was brilliant, and it was a breath of fresh air seeing a humorous side to the famous Samwise Gamgee actor. Kalama Epstein( Jeremy), Lauren Lindsey Donzis(Molly) and Melissa Joan Hart( Liz) were good support. It was hard to point at any one actor and say he / she had a disappointing outing. They all had above average performance and we commend the casting team for an exceptional performance once again.
The season finale however is where the entire excitement lies. The truth reveal spells doom for Nick, but if episode 1-9 is anything to go by, Nick will always find a way out. But the manner in which the truth reveal was made, the counter narrative that will be proffered by Nick is going to change the entire series narrative, and that's why viewers can just get anymore excited for its renewal for a second season. We love a show whose plot concept, conflict and resolution is capable of allowing for a change in narrative. It keeps the show fresh and teeming with incredible ideas, brilliant twists and above all tumultuous level humour. We can't wait to review the second season.
In all, this is a brilliant show that we won't only be recommending with strong FCA Approval Ratings, we will go out on a limb to offer this show to anyone absolutely free of charge. We at FCA realise that nothing compares to having fun while watching a superb tv show, and this is our way of giving back to our incredible and amazing readers.
Genre: Comedy, Sitcom
Created by: David H. Steinberg, Keetgi Kogan
Starring:
Siena Agudong
Lauren Lindsey Donzis
Kalama Epstein
Sean Astin
Melissa Joan Hart
Created by: David H. Steinberg, Keetgi Kogan
Starring:
Siena Agudong
Lauren Lindsey Donzis
Kalama Epstein
Sean Astin
Melissa Joan Hart
Executive producer(s): David H. Steinberg, Keetgi Kogan
Producer(s): Pixie Wespiser
Cinematography: John Simmons
Editor(s): Timothy Ryder, Chris Harvey
Producer(s): Pixie Wespiser
Cinematography: John Simmons
Editor(s): Timothy Ryder, Chris Harvey
FCA's AppR: 8/10
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