Rooster is spinning in circles
AV Club • • entertainment
Key Points:
- The HBO comedy "Rooster" is experiencing a repetitive phase as it nears the end of its season, with the storyline feeling stuck after eight episodes.
- Early episodes focused on Greg Russo's transition from a mystery-action author to a writer-in-residence at a liberal arts college, which was well-received and helped develop other characters.
- However, the show now relies on overused gags, such as Walt's sauna routine and recurring female students' admiration for Archie, which have become tiresome.
- Key character dynamics, particularly between Walt (college president) and Sunny (pregnant mentee and grad student), lack believable and heartfelt development, making their relationship feel one-dimensional.
- Compared to other shows like "Shrinking" and "Ted Lasso," "Rooster" falls short in delivering nuanced character growth, with some secondary characters like Tommy receiving more depth than others.
