TV Show
United States of America
English
Comedy
2007
Barry Watson, Christina Applegate, Jean Smart
25 min
7.0
The Staff
TLDR
It doesn’t reinvent the sitcom wheel, but it’s a great fun and a brilliant showcase for comedy heavyweights.
What it's about
After losing her memories in an accident, Samantha Newly (Christina Applegate) realizes she can wipe the slate clean and be a better person, but her past self and awful actions stand in the way.
The take
Samantha Who isn’t revolutionary TV, and if you’re that kind of viewer, you’ll find many narrative holes to poke in the pilot alone. But Samantha Who stands the test of time: years after it first premiered in 2007, it’s still funny and endearing, all thanks to a deceptively smart script and an incredible cast. Apart from Applegate, there’s a pre-Bridesmaids Melissa McCarthy, and a pre-Hacks Jean Smart, all of whom delight in every single scene they’re in. The other characters and aspects of the show may not impress as much, but the show is like one of those fluffy crepe cakes. A single layer can feel tasteless and unsatisfactory, but taken as a whole, it’s blissfully delicious.
What stands out
Applegate is a comedic gem.
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