Perfect cast and a good story

It’s fine. It's literally the definition of a fine movie. You’ve seen it before, you know every beat and outcome before the characters even do. Only question is how much escapism you’re looking for.

Unshakable, witty and deeply felt, the film will be paying emotional dividends for a long, long time.

One of the best movies of the year! Incredible from the beginning to the end.

I was hunting around for something to watch and happened upon "Casual" on Hulu. After watching a bit of it I was perplexed and the first episodes of the first season are comparatively tame.Seriously, I have the freshness and uniqueness of the show and the real and sometimes very uncomfortable feelings this show can elicit."Casual" is the story of a brother(Alex) and a sister(Valerie) and their often too close relationship, and messed up boundaries, in their dysfunctional family, including some very peculiar parents. Valerie's irritating daughter, Laura, also adds suspense and uncertainty to the show.Other characters such a Jack (Valerie's sex addict BF), Leon ( Alex's best friend), Leia (Leon's delightful GF and Rae (Alex's room renting occasional hookup.The show tends to focus on the things people do to drive themselves and others crazy ... it's hilarious ... I love it. Even though there are times when it kind of makes me mad or turns my stomach.This last season, so far, season 3, has really gone out there, and I am wondering if anyone is left watching? I see very few to no comments on this show in the chat boards.All three of the main characters have let their bad sides show, so maybe this show is a test if you can do that and maintain a fan base to a show that can turn fairly negative fairly quickly. I'll keep watching if only to see where these new writers will head next. Until then I will continue to rate "Casual" at 10/10 because they are working in new territory and doing a great job.So, love the show and while I hope they keep it up for as long as they can, I would appreciate if just maybe they would tone it down so as to not alienate possible fans ... this is good stuff if you do not get put off and are a bit persistent.

In the show, the female lead just turned 40. Really? I think the actress herself is 46 (and looks it, as she should). She also looks like a woman with a regular body, hips, a belly, and so on, GREAT! Why can't characters be the age of the actors? Why do we instead have to believe that hooking up in middle age when one is smart and relatively plain but funny and offbeat attractive is so easy? Could we not relate to Valerie better, especially considering the fact that she has just gotten divorced and is now back to dating? As a woman, this annoys me to no end. So, I love the show. I love the way it deals with the sibling relationship and Valerie's issues with dating...in a misogynist world which includes her Peter-Pan syndrome narcissist of a brother and her annoying daughter, but I am tired of having to buy into the fact that 40 is the limit (see also Girlfriend's Guide...where the actress is 48 playing 40). It is obvious that men are still in charge here, and certainly in the way plots go. It bothers me so much I find it hard to watch.

The main reason why you should watch this, if it suits you, is the style of humour about this Hulu sponsored mayhem that is godsend.Disclaimer - This is not a spoiler, but an overview of the plot and a review of it.Self deprecation, insecurities, imperfection - the themes that concern reality as is, portrayed subtly - mocking their own problems, mocking each other, psychoanalyzing each other - and finding comfort in each others' "issues" -- this TV series is a departure from the usual "safe-categories" of themes that producers often invest in. Bankable for producers? Maybe not. But maybe yes, as well. The character played by Tommy Dewey - "Alex" and his relationship with his Shrink of a sister, and the interaction of their idiosyncrasies is what got me loving this stuff.Single mom raising a teen daughter -- Probing the fine line between an intrinsic need for independence and bohemian recklessness("California- here we came?") - almost as if no one "needs to be told" how to live their life -- this TV series with its subtle and "casual"ness about every aspect of a "kind" of life( what a kind), drives home the point and also attempts to predict with an alarming certainty, the future of interpersonal relationships between siblings and between parents and their children.10/ 10 -- Can't wait for the new episodes. -- Only request the producers and writers to keep up humor intact, tight 'n fresh.

I'm giving it the lowest possible score, not because it's bad, but because of mislabeling. It's not a comedy. There are no jokes. You will not laugh here. There are more laughs and jokes in House, Breaking Bad, Game of Thrones, Sons of Anarchy, Prison Break and many other dramas, that cut the tension with laughs.Think of all the laughs with Sandor Clegane, Doctor House, T. Bag, Saul Goodman, etc. You won't laugh at all here. I watched two episodes and there were no jokes. It's closer to being sad than funny, more awkward and uncomfortable than hilarious.As a comedy, it's 0/10. As a drama, it's 4/10.I don't know why they would even label this show a comedy. Maybe so that no one compares it to the excellent TV dramas and so that it gets compared to actually-comedies-with-no-story and beat them for having a story and character development.As a drama, it's weak and there are way too many great dramas on TV. As a comedy, it's zero. There is no reason for me to watch this show.In short - if you want comedy and laughs, you've come to the wrong place.