Such a frustrating disappointment

I really wanted to like this movie. I feel terribly cynical trashing it, and that's why I'm giving it a middling 5. Actually, I'm giving it a 5 because there were some superb performances.

There's no way I can possibly love it entirely but I just think its ridiculously bad, but enjoyable at the same time.

Blistering performances.

The first season of Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll is already near the end, but I have the feeling it just started. It is a great show with harsh, sometimes painfully true humor about family and music. The first season evolves about former rock star Johnny Rock who gets one more chance at fame when Gigi, the daughter he never knew he had, shows up. She wants to get Johnny's old band the Heathens back together, but she wants to be the lead singer herself. It turns out she is amazingly talented - and by the way so is actress/singer Elizabeth Gillies, who plays Gigi and performs all music live on the show. What follows is both a great look behind the scenes of a rock band and a very disturbed family. It is a fantastic combination of comedy and music and a bit of drama. All actors perform the music them self. As said Elizabeth Gillies turns out to be a true talent. The music in itself is very good too. Especially Gillies' songs are a gift to the ear. A very good find of FX. I am very excited to see what next season will bring.

I AM a living example of the characters portrayed, so I know. Leary is excellent as usual, and Ava is right on target, for me the little digs, and comments the cast throw out about other actual current, and classic celebrities is spot on, and hysterical! Where the show falls short, is the casting of the band, and especially Gigi. While all characters are truly likable, Gigi just is not. Yes, she is an excellent singer, but her acting stinks. The character is far too obnoxious, conceited, not realistic, and not at all the personality ANY real aspiring singer I have ever known would have. When she finally for the 1st time tries to convey her fears just before her big debut, she falls very short of convincing, and bounces back to her obnoxious self in a matter of seconds. Great show, great concept, crappy choice of actress.

It starts slow, meaning it's a bit hammy in the first few episodes, it's basically all over the place. Nevertheless (and it's a big nevertheless), by episode 4/5 it really starts to find its feet. The storytelling becomes more cohesive & the actors begin to fill the shoes of the characters they inhabit.I like that the show takes a dig at the vapid state of the current music industry & in one episode it clearly attacks the misogynistic exploitation of women in mainstream pop. Essentially it reveals there is more to this show than cheap giggles.There's not much more to say than the above. If you can get past the first few episodes you'll really start to enjoy the show. I do hope that now the show has found itself it isn't cancelled.

Halfway the first season of Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll, I can say I am absolutely in love with this show. I love how the series is a hilarious, cynical comedy about the music industry, but also a funny and heart warming family comedy. On top of that there's this great music that makes this show extra special. I have had Liz Gillies' songs from this show, like 'Animal' and 'New York 2015' on repeat for days now.The cast is excellent. Everyone has great chemistry together. The fact that they had lots of room for improv gave them the chance to show just how talented they all are. The shows mix of comedy, drama and music is a perfect fit for Liz Gillies. She has an amazing talent for all and for me is the star of SDRR.The only downside I can find is that the episodes are so short. I would love to see longer episodes in a next season, so we can enjoy more of this great show.