TheLeon Posted June 7, 2023 Share Posted June 7, 2023 The trailer tells you pretty much everything you need to know: Ronald thinks he’s participating in a documentary about serving on a jury, but for the entire time, everyone he’s interacting with is an actor (including James Marsden as himself) and everything is being captured by dozens of hidden cameras. So the people around him are being ridiculous, and as you’re watching it you think “how is he not catching on?” But we’re just seeing the highlights of weeks, not the full, probably pretty boring days of testimony and such. The real magic is that Ronald is never the butt of the joke, he’s the protagonist. It’s like the kindest prank show imaginable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Vic20 Posted June 7, 2023 Share Posted June 7, 2023 Is this a mock trial? Does he know its a mock trial? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chadatog Posted June 7, 2023 Share Posted June 7, 2023 41 minutes ago, Mr.Vic20 said: Is this a mock trial? Does he know its a mock trial? Yes No Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavin King Posted June 7, 2023 Share Posted June 7, 2023 That's a really interesting concept... Gonna have to check this out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 7, 2023 Share Posted June 7, 2023 The idea is basically Parks And Rec/The Office, but in a courtroom, and one person thinks it’s real. The wife and I loved it. Ronald may actually be a terrible person (I don’t think he is, but it is TV…), but he comes across so pure in the show. He seems like a genuinely good person, always trying to be helpful to these crazy characters 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavin King Posted June 8, 2023 Share Posted June 8, 2023 So binged it all last night, then started rewatching with the commentary, which might even be better. Kept saying just one more just one more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLeon Posted June 10, 2023 Author Share Posted June 10, 2023 On 6/8/2023 at 11:28 AM, Gavin King said: So binged it all last night, then started rewatching with the commentary, which might even be better. Kept saying just one more just one more. Oh man, these commentaries are great. It’s definitely the kind of show where I want as much behind the scenes as possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavin King Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 Agreed! So good and loved the insight they provided to the behind the scenes process. Didn't know I wanted essentially real life Truman Show, big now I want a season 2. Genius that they put the setting as jury duty. I'm not sure what other environment/situation you could pull this show off in where you can take away cell phones, internet, and really the outside world for 3 weeks and make it all believable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fizzzzle Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 How do you fake a jury summons? Wouldn't you need the help of the actual court? It kind of feels like that should be a crime. Assuming I'm understanding the premise of this show correctly. I've done jury duty like 5 times, this seems wild to me. It does sound fun, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLeon Posted June 10, 2023 Author Share Posted June 10, 2023 5 hours ago, Fizzzzle said: How do you fake a jury summons? Wouldn't you need the help of the actual court? It kind of feels like that should be a crime. Assuming I'm understanding the premise of this show correctly. I've done jury duty like 5 times, this seems wild to me. It does sound fun, though. He answers a Craigslist ad looking for for people who had never served to be in a documentary about the jury process. I think that’s how they explain away any irregularities (like why he serves on a jury in LA when he lives in San Diego). They’re set up in a courthouse that was recently(?) closed. There are definitely times where he thinks something is up, but as the creators say, they deposit so much into the “reality bank” (like full days of depositions with very few jokes) that after a while it’s easier to think that you’re just surrounded by weirdos, not an incredibly elaborate TV production. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercury33 Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 So Joe Schmo? No one remembers that fake reality show from 15-20 years ago? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavin King Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 10 hours ago, Mercury33 said: So Joe Schmo? No one remembers that fake reality show from 15-20 years ago? Had never heard of that and had to look it up: The Joe Schmo Show - Wikipedia EN.WIKIPEDIA.ORG Yes, sounds very similar. was The Joe Schmo show any good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
best3444 Posted June 11, 2023 Share Posted June 11, 2023 Sounds fuckin stupid. Pass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercury33 Posted June 11, 2023 Share Posted June 11, 2023 On 6/10/2023 at 5:14 PM, Gavin King said: Had never heard of that and had to look it up: The Joe Schmo Show - Wikipedia EN.WIKIPEDIA.ORG Yes, sounds very similar. was The Joe Schmo show any good? At the time it was ok. Incredibly corny and seems crazy he never figured it out. But the dude they got is so genuine and nice you kinda just get sucked in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwinIon Posted June 12, 2023 Share Posted June 12, 2023 I didn't love it as much as some, but it's a worthwhile little binge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLeon Posted June 13, 2023 Author Share Posted June 13, 2023 I tried to sell my sister on this show. She’s hesitant, because she doesn’t like the idea that she could get Truman Show’ed in her day to day life. I feel the opposite: it would be such a relief to find out that my mediocre life has been subtly scripted this whole time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneticBlueprint Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 My wife and I started this show this week. So many big laughs and constant subtle chuckles. James Marsden is awesome in this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ominous Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 I enjoyed this. The short run times made it easy to watch. For some reason a show with a 45-60 run time is hard for me to start, but I could watch 3 of these back to back to back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commissar SFLUFAN Posted July 2, 2023 Share Posted July 2, 2023 This was absolutely delightful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny Posted July 17, 2023 Share Posted July 17, 2023 this was great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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