Although it’s not a genre TV show, since it stars an iconic sci fi actor, I thought I should report on Blunt Talk, starring Patrick Stewart. It is an amazing show, and Stewart is incredibly funny. In the first episode, Walter Blunt, TV commentator, is arrested after being found in a parked car with a prostitute, drunk.
When he gets to the studio the next day, he ingests more alcohol and what he believes to be uppers, but turns out to be downers. And he has to go on the air that way!
What could be the setting for a very tragic situation becomes hysterical in the hands of the producers and writers of Blunt Talk, not to mention Stewart’s performance. Blunt is surrounded by quirky co-workers, as well as his valet Harry, which only adds to the fun.
I haven’t seen many funny shows on TV lately, so I was very surprised that Blunt Talk had me rolling on the floor, especially since I’ve never thought of Patrick Stewart as a comedic actor. If you have Starz, be sure to watch it. If not, subscribe. Blunt Talk is worth it.