TV in Review: Louie, “Pilot”

I started following Louis CK years ago on the recommendation of comedians who hold him in the highest regard. Despite agreeing with them, I haven’t been keeping up with his FX show, Louie. In part, it’s because there’s too much television to watch in far too little time. In part, it’s because Louie’s show is like Curb Your Enthusiasm without the lighter bits. Louie CK delivers high grade comedy, uncut, which means a lot of pain. As he says when reflecting upon what lessons divorce has taught him,

I know too much about life to have any optimism.

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