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Post by MrBraithwaite on Aug 23, 2021 6:19:34 GMT
Liked some of the songs, some nice performances, overall liked Galavant much better. That should have had more seasons, this one doesn't imo.  |
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Post by n1david on Jun 10, 2022 18:31:33 GMT
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Post by stagebyte on Jun 12, 2022 14:31:11 GMT
The only thing stopping this from being a real breakout hit is the lack of MT knowledge in the broader audience. It is fab if you can spot all the Golden Era parodies. But if your love of musicals started with Wicked and now extends as far as Six, then this will feel utterly alien to you. I loved it and binged it in one session but it only really works if you know the shows that inspired it. I am sure they will want to build on it with a second season. But it will feel forced. Musical sequels rarely thrive. Let it be this quirky curio that is loved by those that get it. Agree Loved this But now hungry for more mainstream musical content |
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Post by ncbears on Mar 7, 2023 17:11:14 GMT
Season Two: April 5 (at least in US)
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Post by marob on Mar 7, 2023 20:24:04 GMT
Looking forward to this. The first season had it’s flaws but it was always good fun and very watchable. If the trailer’s anything to go by I should get more of the references this time around too.
Don’t tease Aaron Tveit going all ‘Hair’ though, we all know that ain’t going to happen.
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Post by adrianics on Mar 8, 2023 14:21:02 GMT
Loved the first series mainly for being an excellent showcase for Cecily Strong and Keegan-Michael Key, both of whom are reliably great in everything they ever do. That trailer was fantastic; looks like great fun and what a cast they've put together!
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Post by stuartmcd on Apr 5, 2023 21:16:14 GMT
First 2 episodes released today and they’re fantastic. Definitely feels like a huge step up from the first season.
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Post by n1david on Apr 7, 2023 22:27:15 GMT
Agreed - the script feels so much sharper and the song parodies are very astute. The Sally Bowles character is simply divine, darling, and I spotted musical nods to Chicago, Cabaret, Sweeney Todd, A Chorus Line and many more. Liked the first series, but the first two episodes of this series engaging me much more. Really hoping they get a third series covering the big musicals drawing on the Rice/Lloyd-Webber era...
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Post by Rozzi Rainbow on Apr 10, 2023 17:52:24 GMT
It took me ages to find these, as I kept searching for "Schmicago" and then thinking they hadn't been released yet when nothing came up. But they're listed under "Schmigadoon", where the previous episodes are.
I agree with the others - I'm getting a lot more of the references in this series so far (I loved the "Kaput" song) and it seems there's more of a solid storyline. Looking forward to the rest.
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Post by steve10086 on Apr 10, 2023 20:40:38 GMT
It’s bloody brilliant!
So what will the next season be called? Best I can do is “Schmiss Saigon” but it needs to be a place name. “Schmunset Boulevard”? 🤣
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Post by oxfordsimon on Apr 10, 2023 20:51:32 GMT
Les Schmiserables
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Post by robertb213 on Apr 15, 2023 13:54:38 GMT
So glad this got a second season, it really is a massive step up. The references are brilliant and it's much more accessible with a wider appeal. Great to see Jane Krakowski featured more as well.
Very much hope they get an "80s mega-musical" third season 🤞
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Post by n1david on Apr 20, 2023 15:53:10 GMT
Another great episode this week - the Cummng/Chenowith number was a joy.
For the last series Apple released the songs from the show with each episode, can't find them yet on Apple Music for this series, I hope they will be released at the end of the series.
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Post by stuartmcd on Apr 21, 2023 21:03:03 GMT
Another great episode this week - the Cummng/Chenowith number was a joy. For the last series Apple released the songs from the show with each episode, can't find them yet on Apple Music for this series, I hope they will be released at the end of the series. |
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Post by robertb213 on Apr 26, 2023 15:34:31 GMT
If there's a third season around 80s musicals, I would like to warmly invite you....Schmanadu 🤣🤣
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Post by nick on Apr 26, 2023 17:24:25 GMT
If there's a third season around 80s musicals, I would like to warmly invite you....Schmanadu 🤣🤣 Schmarlight Express Les Schmiserables Schmats Little Schmop of Horrors Schmonday in the Park with George The Schmantom of the Opera Schmiss Schmaigon Much as I like the last one, i think you win. |
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Post by robertb213 on Apr 27, 2023 9:06:36 GMT
If there's a third season around 80s musicals, I would like to warmly invite you....Schmanadu 🤣🤣 Schmarlight Express Les Schmiserables Schmats Little Schmop of Horrors Schmonday in the Park with George The Schmantom of the Opera Schmiss Schmaigon Much as I like the last one, i think you win. Some excellent choices! It's annoying that it has to be named after a place rather than just a show! 🤣 |
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Post by viserys on Apr 27, 2023 10:10:28 GMT
Is it only me or is the second season stuffed fuller of the songs than the first season?
For the last two episodes I've caught myself thinking "oh god, not another song" a few times, which I can't remember from the first season, but I don't know if it's true or my ancient brain remembering differently.
And I may be the only one, but I preferred the Schmigadoon setting and the juxtaposition of the over-the-top cuteness and wide-eyed innocence of the Golden Age characters with the modern attitudes of Josh and Melissa (especially Josh's cynicism towards everything musical).
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Post by n1david on May 3, 2023 21:55:21 GMT
I thought the finale was a little disappointing, but still I think a stronger series than the first - my criticism of season 1 was that it wasn't quite sharp enough, but this I thought was as sharp as Dooley Blight's cleaver.
Hope there is a Season 3!
(And, as promised above, the entire soundtrack has just dropped on Apple Music)
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Post by marob on May 4, 2023 18:28:47 GMT
I enjoyed this season a lot more than the first, I suppose partly because I got more of the references, but I think it helped that Josh and Melissa were a much more engaging couple this time around too. I like how they mostly just went with it this time, rather than continually being used to comment on the old-fashioned attitudes of the rest of the characters.
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Post by capybara on May 17, 2023 11:28:37 GMT
Loved both series of this and can’t wait to see what they have planned next.
More KC please!
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Post by theatrefan62 on Dec 3, 2023 11:12:21 GMT
Just watched both seasons, the song parodies are very clever and well done but overall take that away and there's not much there. Season 2 started strong but lost what little plot there was half way through. Feels more like one idea stretched thin over 6 episodes. Great cast and its the first time ive actually enjoyed Aaron Tveit in anything.
That said I hope for an 80s/90s themed season to see what they do with it. Maybe set in a historic/fantasy style world.
Into the Schwoods?
Especially with the nods to not being able to have children. Maybe they'll be the Baker and his wife equivalent.
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Post by n1david on Jan 18, 2024 18:40:29 GMT
No Series 3 (for the time being at least) - would be great to hear the songs though...
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Post by marob on Jan 18, 2024 20:19:18 GMT
Shame, especially as it’s all written. Thought it got stronger in the second season. Must cost a fraction of stuff like Masters of the Air or For All Mankind.
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Post by capybara on Jan 19, 2024 0:38:15 GMT
That’s a real shame.
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