Loudermilk – Season 2 Review

Loudermilk reminds me a lot of Jim Jefferies’s short-lived series called Legit. It’s a show that tries to balance foul-mouthed comedy with heart while having a refreshingly inclusive cast. When your setting is an alcoholics support group, though, it’s easy to get away with all those things. But that doesn’t mean the show is perfect, and Season 2 improves as much as it stumbles compared to Season 1. The jokes are funnier now, and Loudermilk feels more three-dimensional instead of being a Larry David-esque asshole to everyone. The storylines just aren’t as interesting, with episodes that border on sitcom ridiculousness. The episode about the fighting match at the church is particularly egregious.

It’s also really weird that the show just completely dropped Tom and Cutter. Like, they were a huge part of Season 1 (almost to a fault) and then outright disappeared. Claire, too, isn’t given much to do for most of the season, save for one episode that revisits her family issues. Outside of that, Claire is basically the Smurfette of the group. Okay, what’s really weird is the sudden introduction of the massage therapist who appears for one episode to fix Loudermilk’s back and give him a flirtatious look. I’m worried this is going to turn into a convoluted love triangle when Memphis inevitably comes back in Season 3, and a love triangle is the last thing this show needs.

Speaking of love triangles, I’m disappointed that Ben not only returned but that his relationship with Loudermilk quickly resolved to status quo again. I don’t know what it is about this character or actor, but his lines and/or delivery never feel genuine. I love all of the other characters, though. Loudermilk is a great protagonist, and the rest of the support group members get ample screen time in this season. The episode where Loudermilk discovers he has a baby brother, New Guy hits it off with Louise, and Cloud gives a speech on accepting who you are was just the perfect blend of sweet and funny. I really hope we get more of that in Season 3, and I really hope I’m wrong about the love triangle.

Reviewer

Clark
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Clark

I love gaming so much, I wrote a book about it.