Pilot
- Episode aired Jun 29, 2010
- TV-MA
- 24m
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Louie goes on a date as well as a field trip with his daughters. Both go badly.Louie goes on a date as well as a field trip with his daughters. Both go badly.Louie goes on a date as well as a field trip with his daughters. Both go badly.
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- TriviaThe segment in which Louie accompanies his daughter on a school field trip was based on a real-life experience of Louis C.K.'s. He really did accompany his daughter on a field trip in which the bus driver did not know how to get to the destination, illegally drove the bus on the highway, and hit an overpass.
- GoofsWhen Louie and his date leave the subway train, they stand up and walk through what would be the wall of the train. The aisle can be seen behind Louie.
- ConnectionsReferences Louis C.K.: Shameless (2007)
- SoundtracksBrother Louie
Written by Errol Brown and Anthony Wilson
Performed by Ian Lloyd
Courtesy of Machine Dream Records
(theme song)
Featured review
Pilot
Back when this show came out, Louis C. K. was a true star in his field - no matter whether we like to admit it or not. He had something very unique about him, and was incredible at re-inventing himself with everything that he did. A lot of his narrative works wouldn't immediately strike anybody as works that were done by the same guy, but with the release of this show in 2010, everything came into perspective and the personality was immediately thrown on the screen. The pilot is made up of some small vignettes and even though they're simple in nature, they're also really funny.
At first, "Louie" can come across as a more stylized version of "Curb Your Enthusiasm," but through some cleverly placed stand-up scenes, it uncovers a deeper sadness in this character. He's a sad guy living in the worst circumstances. And with that, he has to be a little edgy, which comes out in his humor throughout the episode, which may also bring some people to not want to watch the show, especially in light of Louis C. K.'s own problems. And sure, there are things in the episode that goes a little far, and C. K. isn't afraid to throw out some weirdly uncomfortable jokes here and there, but the fact that FX let him roll with it is actually kind of amazing, and it feels good to see someone get this kind of freedom, especially when it is ultimately as innocent as it's presented here. The two short stories here touch on a lot of themes, and some of the racial stuff in the first, I could have done without, but the scenario in itself is inherently funny, so I couldn't help but laugh at the situation. And awkward dates are always fun, so to see this guy absolutely embarrass himself with a lady is both really funny and unfortunately also very relatable. He's also very good in the show, and given that he's playing himself, that shouldn't be a surprise, but he got the jokes and the personality to carry a show like this, especially when he's writing and directing it himself.
"Pilot" is a great showcase of Louis C. K.'s incredible abilities as a writer/director, but even more as a comedian with impeccable timing. The shorts are funny and touch on some relatable things, although there are some edgy comedy that could be cut down a little bit, just to make it all flow better.
At first, "Louie" can come across as a more stylized version of "Curb Your Enthusiasm," but through some cleverly placed stand-up scenes, it uncovers a deeper sadness in this character. He's a sad guy living in the worst circumstances. And with that, he has to be a little edgy, which comes out in his humor throughout the episode, which may also bring some people to not want to watch the show, especially in light of Louis C. K.'s own problems. And sure, there are things in the episode that goes a little far, and C. K. isn't afraid to throw out some weirdly uncomfortable jokes here and there, but the fact that FX let him roll with it is actually kind of amazing, and it feels good to see someone get this kind of freedom, especially when it is ultimately as innocent as it's presented here. The two short stories here touch on a lot of themes, and some of the racial stuff in the first, I could have done without, but the scenario in itself is inherently funny, so I couldn't help but laugh at the situation. And awkward dates are always fun, so to see this guy absolutely embarrass himself with a lady is both really funny and unfortunately also very relatable. He's also very good in the show, and given that he's playing himself, that shouldn't be a surprise, but he got the jokes and the personality to carry a show like this, especially when he's writing and directing it himself.
"Pilot" is a great showcase of Louis C. K.'s incredible abilities as a writer/director, but even more as a comedian with impeccable timing. The shorts are funny and touch on some relatable things, although there are some edgy comedy that could be cut down a little bit, just to make it all flow better.
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- lassegalsgaard
- May 31, 2023
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