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By Joyce Slaton
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Dirty jokes, substance abuse in sharp, relatable comedy.
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Brockmire
What's the Story?
BROCKMIRE centers around Jim Brockmire (Hank Azaria), a famous major league baseball commentator who has a meltdown live on the air after he discovers his wife Lucy (Katie Finneran) has been unfaithful -- really unfaithful. Ten years later, after Brockmire's hit bottom in all sorts of ways, he gets an out-of-nowhere summons from Jules (Amanda Peet), the owner of the small-town baseball team the Frackers. She and the Frackers' tech intern Charles (Tyrel Jackson Williams) have some bad news for Brockmire -- videos of his explosion are an internet meme, and the whole world knows him. Brockmire thinks his career and life are over. But when he sees the Frackers play, gets to know Jules and Charles better, and gets a hit of that old baseball excitement, he finds there's a chance -- just a small one -- that he could start over again.
Is It Any Good?
Dirty, naughty, yet surprisingly sweet, this redemption comedy worms its way under your skin with super-sharp gags and lovable characters. Azaria has most of the best lines: when Jules asks him hesitantly if he's aware that he's a viral star, Brockmire says confidently that he doesn't bother with computers: "If I need porn I just buy a nudie mag like my father and his father before him."
It's a perfectly relatable nightmare -- one terrible moment of your life preserved, blown up, the veil through which everyone views Brockmire. No wonder he's buried his formerly successful life in desperation. Nowhere to go but up -- and by the looks of it, that's where Brockmire's headed. Hope he's as fun to watch when he's on a roll as when he's getting kicked when he's down.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how Jim Brockmire shows courage and humility by returning to his old profession after a devastating meltdown. Why are these important character strengths?
When Brockmire takes his new job in Morristown, he is surprised that strangers know about his life. Before the internet, how likely was it that you could escape a notorious reputation by moving to a new town? Is this still possible today? How does a person's reputation follow him or her around thanks to online communications? Is there a way to escape your reputation? How does this affect what you say or do online?
TV Details
- Premiere date : April 5, 2017
- Cast : Hank Azaria , Amanda Peet , Hemky Madera
- Network : IFC
- Genre : Drama
- Character Strengths : Courage , Humility
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- Last updated : February 15, 2023
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