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| Left to right: Nora Zehetner and Marc Maron |
Welcome to a new recap series on the IFC series Maron in which comedian/podcaster Marc Maron lives life and tries to learn how to be a better person. To pay homage to the series, these recaps will be released on Tuesdays and chronicle the various life lessons that are presented in the 30 minute format on a weekly basis as well as a meter that determines just how angry our protagonist seems to be. Join us as we tackle the psyche of the popular angry man and pray that he doesn't lose it entirely.
Plot: Maron discovers that Jen (Nora Zehetner) is being kicked out of her place and the more he helps, the more he realizes just how crazy she is.
A Line That Sums Up the Episode: "But with you, it's adorable hoarding." - Marc
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| Adam Scott |
Guests Review: Not really a big guest episode this week. Besides the pinnacle of the Jen and Marc relationship, there is only one other person to mention. Adam Scott is the guest on his podcast, and even for his deadpan humor, it doesn't feel like much of a conversation. He comments about Jen's untidiness and how women just have stuff. Nothing too memorable. However, seeing Jen and Marc argue is the real highlight of the episode.
Anger Meter 9 (out of 10)
Finally, we see Maron go off the rails when having to deal with Jen. He complains about her habits and then insists that she get her life in order. Luckily it is an evenhanded argument that leads to the episode's most memorable moment and title sake. The "Mexican Angel" of the episode name is a man (Rolando Molina) who stands on their lawn, arms in the air and tells them that he lost his wife. Somehow this is the justice and turning point of Maron's anger problems. At very least, this is Maron on full display, and not just in the early prototype way. There's stakes involved and while they may not be all that fulfilling, they still exist.
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| Rolando Molina |
We Good?: For a rocky first season, it turns out that what the show needed was consistency. Jen was the answer. While I still find problems with Marc dating younger women, it feels like less of a gimmick once it goes for more than an episode. True, Jen hasn't been my favorite character in the series (that would be Andy Kindler), but there was a way of clashing personalities that lead to interesting plot beats that otherwise would have been drowned out by Maron's insistent yelling. This episode serves almost as a mantra for the series. "I love crazy" is something that Maron proclaims in the final moments. In a way, that is the only way a good show can continue, but it also explains everything that's happened. While the Louie comparisons are far off and Louis C.K.'s show remains superior, Maron managed to be a humble little show and built a nice niche for IFC, even if it did little to break away from Maron the podcasting giant. But as long as they bring Danny Trejo back, all will be forgiven.
Rating: 3.5 out of 5
Overall Rating: 3.5 out of 5
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