When I opened the user reviews I had a laugh. Someone said this isn't a comedy. Really? I binged through this and my sides were aching because I was laughing so often and so hard. I guess it depends where you live on the scale of tragic life circumstances. Dark does not mean unfunny. Humor can keep us going through the dark.

Natasha Lyonne, like Woody Allen, can get away with being Natasha Lyonne over and over again. It's a gift. Intelligent writing and her ability to throw out brilliant remarks glibly make this possible. In this show, she is surrounded with equal talent. It is a rich ensemble of weirdos and cynics.

I was an enthusiastic fan of young Woody Allen's films. I see similar genus here. Amy Poehler's contribution shines through. In a bigger view, this show represents what gutsy humor looks like in a politically correct media world. It is boiled down to the human, the universal, the existential. And it is hilarious. Kudos to Netflix.