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| Left to right: Marc Maron and Conan O'Brien |
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 Fridays 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.
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| Left to right: Joey Diaz and Maron |
Plot: After mistakenly using someone else's joke, Maron befriends an old acquaintance to apologize.
A Line That Sums Up the Episode: "I have a feeling that this isn't how The Wire was made."
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| Left to right: Maron and Bill Burr |
Guests Review: It is another packed episode that manages to feature almost way too many cameos from comedians such as Moshe Kasher, Conan O'Brien, Andy Richter, Ahmed Ahmed, and Ryan Singer. However, of the more prominent performances, Joey Diaz sold the show with his dark portrayal of a washed up comic whose profane persona is sadly dated upon the backdrop of modern performers. His desire to be loved adds a sincere tragedy to everything that results in one of the stronger supporting characters this season. With a cameo by Bill Burr on the art of joke thieves, this is a rather poignant episode to have several people show up, often for little or no purpose.
Anger Meter: 6 (out of 10)
There is a whole lot of remorse in this episode. From the moment that the episode starts, there is a strong sense that Maron is going to be apologetic. He has this lingering fear of being disrespected by his peers for mistakenly using someone's joke. It drives him to the point that he gives room and board to a notorious drug abuser. He eventually has to take responsibility for his actions, and it results in revealing the mundane guilt that everyone faces when they want to live the honest lifestyle.
There is a whole lot of remorse in this episode. From the moment that the episode starts, there is a strong sense that Maron is going to be apologetic. He has this lingering fear of being disrespected by his peers for mistakenly using someone's joke. It drives him to the point that he gives room and board to a notorious drug abuser. He eventually has to take responsibility for his actions, and it results in revealing the mundane guilt that everyone faces when they want to live the honest lifestyle.
We Good?: Another very solid episode in which Maron drags the line between tragic and comedy. Based largely a real experience, there's a lot of personal moments that capture what the show is best at. Maron has become a solid actor who can mine his career for the painful moments and turn them into something poignant. There isn't anything more tragic than Diaz's portrayal of a drug-addled has been that makes Maron's sincerity feel even more sad. He wants to get this moment behind him, yet he can't get through to a less sincere person. There's a lot to admire about the episode, including Diaz's controlled yet spontaneous performance.
Rating: 4 out of 5
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