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Old 06-23-11, 05:59 AM
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Wilfred -- New FX Comedy -- "Happiness" -- 6/23/11

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By djariya at 2011-06-23

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A drifting young man named Ryan (Elijah Wood) is asked to watch his neighbor's dog, Wilfred---who looks like a dog to everyone else but appears as a man (Jason Gann) in a dog suit to Ryan---in the opener of this live-action comedy, which is adapted from an Australian series and also starred Gann as wisecracking and pot-smoking Wilfred. Ryan could use a pick-me-up: He's supposed to begin a boring job and he just attempted suicide.


13 episodes ordered

Trailer:

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Re: Wilfred -- New FX Comedy -- "Happiness" -- 6/23/11

Well, that's certainly different.
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Re: Wilfred -- New FX Comedy -- "Happiness" -- 6/23/11

this could be awesome, or it could suck ass. I'm in for a few until it becomes obvious in which direction it goes.
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Re: Wilfred -- New FX Comedy -- "Happiness" -- 6/23/11

I'm usually a sucker for F/X shows, but this just looks too weird and stupid.
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Re: Wilfred -- New FX Comedy -- "Happiness" -- 6/23/11

The concept looks stupid but this could be one of those shows that so out of box that it's good. It can't be any worse that Louie, right?
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Re: Wilfred -- New FX Comedy -- "Happiness" -- 6/23/11

In case anyone wasn't didn't know, this is actually a remake of an Australian show by the same name. Interestingly, the guy that plays Wilfred in the Australian show is also going to play him here.

Not sure what to make of it; looks pretty weird and it doesn't seem at all like it will draw in and maintain a large audience. I'll probably check it out though.
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Re: Wilfred -- New FX Comedy -- "Happiness" -- 6/23/11

It's on FX, so I'll be checking it out.
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Re: Wilfred -- New FX Comedy -- "Happiness" -- 6/23/11

The original is pretty funny, so I'm gonna give this a try.
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Re: Wilfred -- New FX Comedy -- "Happiness" -- 6/23/11

4/4 review from the Chicago Tribune:

http://www.chicagotribune.com/entert...,3240147.story
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Re: Wilfred -- New FX Comedy -- "Happiness" -- 6/23/11

I like the originality even though it looks weird..Have to check it out. Like most of what's on FX..although I only made it through the first few minutes of Louie before I couldn't take it anymore.
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Re: Wilfred -- New FX Comedy -- "Happiness" -- 6/23/11

Worth a few episodes at least.
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Re: Wilfred -- New FX Comedy -- "Happiness" -- 6/23/11

Didn't really know what this was about, but Elijah Wood was on O&A this morning, and sold me on it. Ill give it atleast 2 episodes to win me over.
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Re: Wilfred -- New FX Comedy -- "Happiness" -- 6/23/11

I found the pilot interesting, there were a few laughs. I'll keep on watching this season. It's so quirky and different though, I'm not sure it'll catch on with the average joe.
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Re: Wilfred -- New FX Comedy -- "Happiness" -- 6/23/11

I loved the dog smoking a bong hit.
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Re: Wilfred -- New FX Comedy -- "Happiness" -- 6/23/11

I really liked this show. Going to try and stick with it.
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Re: Wilfred -- New FX Comedy -- "Happiness" -- 6/23/11

That was fun in a neurotic way. It's certainly a bit different, so I'll be sticking with it.
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Re: Wilfred -- New FX Comedy -- "Happiness" -- 6/23/11

Really enjoyed it.
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Re: Wilfred -- New FX Comedy -- "Happiness" -- 6/23/11

I liked it. For those interested you can watch the first season of the original Wilfred here. I'll be checking it out when I have the time.
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Re: Wilfred -- New FX Comedy -- "Happiness" -- 6/23/11

Didn't do much for me. It started off kind of funny, but then just became a bore. Maybe now that they've got the concept established, future episodes will be better.

(I did crack up at Wilfred patting down the pillow and circling before he sat on the sofa).
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Re: Wilfred -- New FX Comedy -- "Happiness" -- 6/23/11

Thinking about it more now... Wilfred is kind of Fight Club-ish. Not that it's a bad thing.
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Re: Wilfred -- New FX Comedy -- "Happiness" -- 6/23/11

It had its moments which works just fine for a 30 minute comedy. And honestly, where else are you going to find a man in a dog suit motorboating a hot waitress?
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Re: Wilfred -- New FX Comedy -- "Happiness" -- 6/23/11

I felt like I should have been stoned while watching this.
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Re: Wilfred -- New FX Comedy -- "Happiness" -- 6/23/11

LMFAO This show is so stupid ... I absolutely love it. I'd be shocked if it gets a second season but i'ma enjoy the hell out of it while it's here.
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Re: Wilfred -- New FX Comedy -- "Happiness" -- 6/23/11

I laughed several times. I liked the dryness of the sister/doctor bitching about the kids she keeps having to "pull out of women" at work (the humor of which is fairly subtle within the context of a talking dog show).

I'll be back next week.
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Re: Wilfred -- New FX Comedy -- "Happiness" -- 6/23/11

I dug it, I'll definitely tune in next week.

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