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 internet goes down, he must figure out how to fix it while dealing with his father (Larry).
A Line That Sums Up the Episode: "I want my internet fixed. No bullshit."
Guests Review: Dr. Drew Pinksy is the main podcast guest this week. It is a relief to hear him not being spoken to about medical or mental advice and instead sticks to the pressing matters at hand. It is funny that him somehow having a number is the secret to unlocking the deeper secrets of this episode. Kurtwood Smith makes a great turn as the man who controls all of the internet connection as a godly figure. It was also nice to see Judd Hirsch return as Marc's father, even if he was reduced to crying for most of it. It was also nice to see Robert Kelly stop by momentarily just to tell us how weird this episode would inevitably get.
Anger Meter: 8 (out of 10)
There's no good way to put this, but being mad that you cannot get internet when it is necessary for your job is really hard to take. Even if he seemed reserved, you could tell that he was very close to destroying something.
We Good?: While I was initially worried that this would be a very straightforward episode about Marc losing internet connection, the second half actually made the episode far greater. While the issue of needing internet is common enough to make for fodder, to see where Maron takes the situation is astounding. With his bartering friend and a manic depressive father, it only elevates into an otherworldly experience that includes god-like figures that reflect internet's hold over us all. The episode may be borderline surreal at points, but it still is grounded enough in metaphor and realism that it all makes sense. I have to admit, it makes the ordeal all the more worthwhile to see him try to cope with the situation.
Rating: 4 out of 5
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