Welcome to the return of the 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 Saturdays 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: When Marc's niece comes to town, he must find a way to keep her entertained.
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| Left to right: Marc Maron and Whitney Cummings |
A Line That Sums Up the Episode: "I get teenagers. I dated 24-year-olds."
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| Andy Dick |
Guests Review: There were two major guest stars this week. The first was returning favorite Whitney Cummings, who is as close to understanding teenagers as this episode gets. She wants to be cool and hip, but is fine with being older and out of touch simultaneously. Meanwhile, Andy Dick steals the show as someone who is a little bit ribald and looking for ways to get attention. As a result, he attends some outrageous parties and meets up with some very strange people. For as much as Marc likes him, he is kind of a bad influence on people.
Anger Meter: 6 (out of 10)
There's a certain level of high stakes for Marc this week, but there's also just a desire to maintain the status quo. As a result, he is frustrated, but is not entirely losing his mind over the situation. If anything, he is angry with the youth who are trying to destroy his career. Even then, he is a professional who is more concerned about his daughter than a snobby teenager who is trying to sabotage his career.
We Good?: While it is a testament that the Shad Shack sequences were grating, I think that Maron really established its points very strong this week. Since Marc is usually the victim of impending irrelevancy, it is interesting to see him explore it through a babysitting gig that escalates into a potential career-destroying moment. As a whole, it is an entertaining episode and a reflection of what makes the show so good. By the end, we're on his side and there's a certain fear for the younger generation as well. The fact that Andy Dick managed to fit so perfectly into the execution only adds to the overall brilliance of the episode.
Rating: 4.5 out of 5
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