This has crisp writing, excellent performances; in short it's thoroughly enjoyable and I'm so glad I managed to catch it before it disappeared. I should have realized that anything NBC tried to bury in their schedule with absolutely no promotion would be vastly superior to any of their other freshmen comedies that made it onto the main schedule (Free Agents, Whitney - are you kidding, and while I love Christina Applegate let's not kid ourselves that Up All Night is a worthy successor to Samatha Who ). Shame on NBC for not promoting this and if you had a clue ( but we know you don't ) you'd slot this in after the Voice or at least *mention* it when people are actually watching your network.
10 Reviews
Strongest start for a sitcom in a while
keithhasthecar29 March 2012
UPDATE 4/7/12: So, all 6 episodes of Bent that currently exist have aired. If "Tile Date" doesn't convince NBC that this show deserves to live, they really do have no idea what they're doing. A-
OLDER:
We're only 4 episodes into Bent, with only 2 left to air. It's likely that this show will be canceled after these 6 episodes air, given the lack of promotion and terrible ratings. Which is unfortunate, because this show is actually more than decent, particularly the third episode "HD". It's clear this show knows what it's doing, and there isn't a weak link in the cast.
You probably won't laugh out loud much watching "Bent". But unlike the similarly low-guffaw "Up All Night", this show actually has good writing, and charming, nuanced acting all around, neither of which feel desperate for laughs in the slightest. It's this low-key charm that makes the show much more entertaining than expected. B+
OLDER:
We're only 4 episodes into Bent, with only 2 left to air. It's likely that this show will be canceled after these 6 episodes air, given the lack of promotion and terrible ratings. Which is unfortunate, because this show is actually more than decent, particularly the third episode "HD". It's clear this show knows what it's doing, and there isn't a weak link in the cast.
You probably won't laugh out loud much watching "Bent". But unlike the similarly low-guffaw "Up All Night", this show actually has good writing, and charming, nuanced acting all around, neither of which feel desperate for laughs in the slightest. It's this low-key charm that makes the show much more entertaining than expected. B+
weak functioning sitcom
SnoopyStyle20 August 2013
Alex Meyers (Amanda Peet) is a divorced lawyer with daughter Charlie (Joey King). She's looking to renovate her kitchen. She hires Pete Riggins (David Walton) and his haphazard crew; Clem (J.B. Smoove), Vlad (Pasha D. Lychnikoff), and rookie Gary (Jesse Plemons). In her life, Alex has boyfriend Ben (Matt Letscher), sister Screwsie (Margo Harshman), and father Walt Riggins (Jeffrey Tambor).
This is the traditional sitcom of a smart hot gal who's looking for love. All the standard characters are here. They are played by good likable actors. But the writing is just not up to snuff. There aren't enough jokes. There are only 6 episodes. It never found it's voice. Maybe the concept was professionally written up by veterans but they definitely needed better writers to tighten up the scripts.
This is the traditional sitcom of a smart hot gal who's looking for love. All the standard characters are here. They are played by good likable actors. But the writing is just not up to snuff. There aren't enough jokes. There are only 6 episodes. It never found it's voice. Maybe the concept was professionally written up by veterans but they definitely needed better writers to tighten up the scripts.
Love this show!!!
ingritacassandra14 April 2012
I really do love this show! I was so disappointed when I went to see the latest episodes this week, and there were none. The chemistry of everyone in the cast is absolutely amazing.
For NBC to not be promoting this more is a travesty. I'm ashamed to live in a world where Jersey Shore and Chelsea is picked up, and this one may not make it.
Bent is fun, funny, and heart-warming at the same time. The characters are all well-developed, likable, and relatable, too. I haven't been able to hardly wait for the next episode each week, and I'm going to be so upset if we do not get to see where they take this!
I've posted on Facebook & Twitter, and others have responded how much they love the show, too.
Please watch the show and share it with others.
For NBC to not be promoting this more is a travesty. I'm ashamed to live in a world where Jersey Shore and Chelsea is picked up, and this one may not make it.
Bent is fun, funny, and heart-warming at the same time. The characters are all well-developed, likable, and relatable, too. I haven't been able to hardly wait for the next episode each week, and I'm going to be so upset if we do not get to see where they take this!
I've posted on Facebook & Twitter, and others have responded how much they love the show, too.
Please watch the show and share it with others.
LOVE this show!!!
crazyladymaddox9 April 2012
I absolutely love this show! Lots of quick wit and very funny! It's at a hard time to watch so I DVR it and catch up on it later. I think if it was at a better time it would be watched by so many more people. I really hope it makes it through all the cuts! The dynamic between the two leads is spot on. All the supporting characters just hammer it home. This is one of the shows I look forward to watching each week. There is enough side stories going on in it to keep it fresh. Such as the lovable crazy old dad and the construction workers. If it makes it through to future seasons I can't wait to see what comes once they're done working on this main house! Keeping my fingers crossed!
Sweet and Refreshing
bhanubaxla22 March 2012
This show is definitely looking very promising with actors like Amanda Peet(whom i totally loved in "A lot like love" & "Somethings gotta give"), Jeffrey Tambor(Arrested development), David Walton and Jesse Plemons(a big fan of "Friday night lights"). I loved the Pilot and the episode that followed and hope that it keeps getting better. The script is well written and the actors are up to the job. There are few lovely kind of romantic and comic moments which makes this show special. Can only wish for this show to be widely appreciated and watched cuz it deserves it. Would love to see more than 6 episodes which is not enough to develop the storyline.
Whyyyy??????
parwdia27 November 2012
It is unacceptable to stop this show so unexpectedly while we as viewers are waiting with are breaths taken away the continuance of the story.You shouldn't take away the art spirit and the statements that this maker was trying to give to his audience, because of some bad reviews and RATINGS!!!!!!.You are committed till the end and you should be ashamed of the lack of responsibility and your materialistic perspective!!!!!!! As a Greek Citizen I am obligated to tell you that because of this refusal of real art we are today a nation with financial problems, because we lost our identity and now only Turkish shows are airing. You are also on the verge of losing the cultural identity. Be careful danger danger danger!!!!!!
'Weather 'cause Short' 'Short gospel alleluia' 'Men without religion, fish without bike' 'Men unlettered, wood unsculptured'
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Amazing show
bzxkvjvw5 December 2022
Wow I Loved this show!
This show had a Great cast and all around amazing show it's just annoying it got canceled and is only 6 episodes. Like it was pretty funny and a good show. This happens to all good shows though like tru calling, life unexpected, that show was so amazing but it was cut short and also firefly is another show that got killed to soon. Man such good shows but anyway ye Amanda Peet love her. Was hyped to see her in a good ol sitcom. So if you have nothing to watch and want a short show to kill time and enjoy Then I'd recommend you to watch this short show only 6 episodes very good show and worth a watch!
This show had a Great cast and all around amazing show it's just annoying it got canceled and is only 6 episodes. Like it was pretty funny and a good show. This happens to all good shows though like tru calling, life unexpected, that show was so amazing but it was cut short and also firefly is another show that got killed to soon. Man such good shows but anyway ye Amanda Peet love her. Was hyped to see her in a good ol sitcom. So if you have nothing to watch and want a short show to kill time and enjoy Then I'd recommend you to watch this short show only 6 episodes very good show and worth a watch!
my dream job
eighttrackstar26 December 2013
Im a remodeling contractor stuck in Michigan for 20 years, my soul is supposed to be in Cali. what a dream this show was for me. Ocean air, remodeling awesome homes, snap my chalk line and hotties come running.
The battling with the lesbian contractor was funny , there are so many funny things about construction, if producers hire detectives and doctors to consult on script writing y couldn't they hire contractors for consultants? a real good construction comedy could go on for a long time. this show even had a big named actress
And the cast was good.
Is it 10 lines yet?
The battling with the lesbian contractor was funny , there are so many funny things about construction, if producers hire detectives and doctors to consult on script writing y couldn't they hire contractors for consultants? a real good construction comedy could go on for a long time. this show even had a big named actress
And the cast was good.
Is it 10 lines yet?
Good show
grace-5672510 September 2020
Now that we're stuck in the house due to the pandemic, I've been watching tv. I just learned about this show and thought it was new. I've been checking back for a new episode and just learned this show is from 2012! I'm bummed. I really like the show. Some of the acting could be better but, overall, the show is good. Wish there were more episodes. I was looking forward to seeing where the relationship would go. Oh well.
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