One Mississippi

I've never written a review before, so you'll have to forgive me for keeping this brief. I was looking for a show to "binge" watch while doing some mundane work on the computer and I kept seeing this popping up on Amazon Prime. I thought, what the heck, I'll give it a whirl. I've never heard of Tig Notaro, but she's captivating on screen. (And I had to google her when the show was over) If you enjoy a show that's a bit more drenched in reality, with a slice of dry humor, you'll love this. Heavy, but not overly so. It's got a perfect balance and the only disappointment was that there was only 6 episodes! I wanted more!! I hope Amazon delivers and gets a season 2 sooner than later!

Like most, I was looking for something to escape the everyday, I found it in One Mississippi. The realism is very intriguing, but more so is the ease of how each episode comes across. Writing and making it work on film is a talent, and there's lots of talent here. I had not heard of Tig Notaro before, I had no expectations. I wasn't hooked at first, but that soon changed. Notaro is true to herself, while portraying the angst of human nature, dealing with a haunting past and walking into an uncertain future, she brings it full circle in this dynamic and funny series. I applaud Amazon for taking this series up, and hope it continues, because I will continue to watch!

8 min. was as long as I could watch the 25 min. pilot. I found myself bored and uncomfortable. Tig Notaro is about as interesting as a paint chip and where the subject mater, cancer could have provided for dramatic (even funny) moments I was only reminded of how painfully sad losing a parent to cancer is. I decided to give this show a try after seeing Tig Notaro on Sarah Silverman's new show. Again I couldn't watch all of Tig's performance because she is so boring. I know this is harsh but it's true. Somehow this show was renewed for a second season. I have no idea why. There is so much overlooked talent out there and this person gets a show? I am baffled as to who would pay to produce a full season no less a second season on this show.

This show is absolutely stunning. It is a genius masterpiece that takes you on an emotional roller-coaster ride like none other. I thought Louis CK owned the entire Dark Comedy Sitcom genre but man Tig just took it to a whole new level. Each episode leaves you crying one moment and laughing out loud the next. The dialogues, the comedic timing, the imagery and cinematography, editing and the music, everything is just SPOT ON. I have no idea who those other people are whose brains are perhaps not yet fully developed who gave it less than 10 stars. This show deserves an Emmy and if you are someone who is into shows/movies that have a lot of depth and multiple layers and cannot be contained in one "genre" so to speak then this is the show for you. I highly recommend this!!!