Did you watch the HBO Max comedy "Bookie"?

The premiere of the "Bookie" series went without too much publicity and with very few announcements. Recall that Chuck Lorre is one of the most charming masters of TV comedy, a man capable of wringing a good deal even from the driest dogwood and someone who started giving us series worth returning to in the early nineties, from "Two and a Half Men", through "The Big Bang Theory" and "Young Sheldon".  So, we expected a good story from his new series, but now it's almost impossible to believe that "Bookie" is the work of his mind.

The story of bookie Danny (Sebastian Maniscalco), who is helped by his friend Ray (Omar Dorsey) to deal with various gamblers who owe him money around Los Angeles, was co-created by Lor with Nick Bekay. Unfortunately, he did not click with the rather forgotten author of the hit series from the nineties.

What can we expect?

The first half of the series is about living in boredom and fans claim that Dani and Ray remain painfully unlikable characters throughout all four episodes. This is the most important, although not the only, reason why the creators' attempt to breathe life into a concept that has solid potential on paper fails. Unfortunately, Lor and Bekay don't seem to know what to do and how to direct that comic premise about two guys who chase anonymous people, but also big stars, through Los Angeles.

To make matters worse, Lor and Bekay already in the first episode turn "Bookie" into the worst kind of nostalgic memory, one that has nothing new to offer and only rides on the old glory of the former "Two and a Half Men" stars. This is offensively clear in the poker scene set in the rehab center, in which Charlie Sheen and Angus T. Jones play themselves. These are first impressions about the new series but we think that maybe you should watch it and see it on your own. 

NEW: NEW: Netflix's animated musical with Adam Sandler: " Leo"

Post By: Vanessa F.