TMC
06-18-2024, 05:27 AM
https://jacksonupperco.com/2024/06/18/the-four-best-curb-your-enthusiasm-episodes-of-season-six/
There are no steep drops in quality between Curb seasons prior to the long hiatus. That is, the first eight seasons are all pretty strong. But every year after the peak of Four has to try a little harder than the one before, largely because the generation of funny ideas and the complicated plotting that are both part of this series’ ethos naturally become more difficult to freshly offer — the novelty is dwindling and excitement must be goosed. Seven ultimately rises above Six thanks to its Seinfeld arc — as seasonal narratives do provide value — but, overall, there’s a bit of magic lost every year. With regard to Six, this is the first collection in weeks that isn’t at or near “peak” — for several reasons.
There are no steep drops in quality between Curb seasons prior to the long hiatus. That is, the first eight seasons are all pretty strong. But every year after the peak of Four has to try a little harder than the one before, largely because the generation of funny ideas and the complicated plotting that are both part of this series’ ethos naturally become more difficult to freshly offer — the novelty is dwindling and excitement must be goosed. Seven ultimately rises above Six thanks to its Seinfeld arc — as seasonal narratives do provide value — but, overall, there’s a bit of magic lost every year. With regard to Six, this is the first collection in weeks that isn’t at or near “peak” — for several reasons.