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The Premiseis a new anthology series created by B.J.
Novak in which every episode has a provocative premise that only occasionally leads anywhere worth going.
(He co-wrote the first episode with journalist Josie Duffy Rice and the fourth with Jia Tolentino.)
That product, in case you hadnt guessed, is a butt plug.
In every episode, the possibility that the protagonist will do something drastic simmers below the surface.
Moment of Silence is also the most uncomfortable, straight-dramatic installment ofThe Premise.
Thats whatThe Premisereally is: a series of episodes that each have their own gimmick.
Moment of Silence, at least, is smart enough to not take a stab at be funny.
The other episodes try too hard and, too often, fail.
