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Youre familiar with this advice.
Youve received it or possibly given it.
If youre a TV critic, youvedefinitelygiven it.
The first season is just okay, but give it time, it gets better.
Seasons two and three are masterpieces.
The first few episodes are not great, but give it time, it gets better.
The show takes a major turn in the middle of season one and becomes something completely different.
What seems frustrating at first serves a purpose by the end.
That last sentence applies specifically toMr.
I didnt care much for episodes one or two, and three signified only a slight improvement.
Cormanto make a point about precisely the elements that may initially give some viewers pause.
He is not thrilled with his social life.
Hes also starting to feel acute anxiety hes never felt before.
Gradually, though, the POV inMr.
Spending time exclusively with him only makes Josh seem more self-involved.
It may also make you wonder why this whole show isnt calledMr.
Dax, an influencer acquaintance whom Josh dismisses for being shallow (played by Bobby Hall, a.k.a.
The best episode ofMr.
Its commendable and fascinating thatMr.
Cormans purpose comes into sharper focus as it progresses.
But that doesnt completely compensate for the shows flaws.
But as a viewer, that sensibility sometimes comes across as scattered.
Cormanis ambitious, well-acted, and committed to showing respect for and curiosity about all of its characters.
When you think its going to zig all the way through ten episodes, it zags on you.
It is by no means perfect.
But it shouldnt be dismissed.
