Speakeasy: This Summer's Best Show
It would require a separate essay to break down every beat of this episode’s climax, which I will hyperbolically state to be the greatest thing I’ve ever seen in my life. Faced with the dreadful possibility of killing it with both analysis and over-praise, I find I’d rather go off on a tangent and mention how cool it is that Meyer Dickstein’s (Willie Garson) fiancée is played by Baby-in-a-corner Jennifer Grey, or how awesome it is to see Deadwood’s Trixie, Paula Malcomson, doing tight T-shirt waitress duties. Such greatness, you see, strikes me fanboy dumb, leaves me gasping for air in its wake. I wouldn’t dream of ruining such a potentially profound experience for others with my inadequate words. Better, like Shaun with Tina, to trust in the quiet gaze, in the hope that – by merely bearing witness – the mystery, the miracle, shall reveal itself.
- The House Next Door: John From Cincinnati Mondays, Ep. 6 "His Visit: Day 5" by Keith Uhlich, 07.16.07
Somehow, despite it's concept, sometimes oft-putting performances, and my own general skepticism, "John From Cincinnati" has become my favorite show of this Summer. This most recent episode which was chock full of revelations and one absolutely amazing and engrossing scene was one of the finest pieces of television since "Six Feet Under" went off the air.
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I gotta tell you, I tried to watch the first episode three times, and each time about twenty minutes, I realized I was in my own head and not paying any attention. I've heard some quiet buzz. I love HBO Original Programming typically and I absolutely adored Six Feet Under. I'll tie myself to a chair and watch the past episodes on On Demand. Perhaps I've not given it a fair shot.