The trailer made this look like one of those desperate high-concept made for TV movies, or a bad reunion show. But it's fantastic. A tight, topical and insightful script - both comic and melancholic, bringing to mind Planes, Trains and Automobiles. Beautiful locations and cinematography. All the technicals are top notch, as is the casting and acting. Nothing about the show feels dated or out of touch.

The chemistry between Martin and Short is something to behold, so much so that "Martin and Short" might as well be admitted to the pantheon of "Martin & Lewis", etc. And it's great to see the singular Martin Short in a major role again.

Actually that's not true: it ought to be "Martin & Short & Gomez". I was baffled to see her name in the cast (I've not seen much of her work) but she not only fits in perfectly with Martin and Short, but I think her stoic, hard and (sort of) sweetness balances the combination of the two other leads (a mix akin to Kirk, Spock and McCoy.). Nothing about her presence seems obligatory. A great bit of casting, and the show wouldn't work without her.

Looking forward to season 7.