Common Sense Media Review
By Kari Croop
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Docuseries finds darkness, drama in comic's personal life.
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What's the Story?
Adding new material to an existing series that previously aired online on HBO Go, BRODY STEVENS: ENJOY IT! documents the comedian's very public mental breakdown and his famous friends' collective attempt to help him repair the damage and reboot his career. The series is executive-produced by Stevens' longtime friend Zach Galifianakis and features interviews with Sarah Silverman, Jimmy Kimmel, and more.
Is It Any Good?
Whether you enjoy Brody Stevens: Enjoy It! will largely depend on how much you enjoy the man himself, because, as the title suggests, it's definitely all about him. But even viewers who know nothing about Stevens' comedy or the bizarre episode that brought him big fame in the Twittersphere will find a surprisingly engrossing story about working through mental illness that is probably (mostly) true. Well, maybe. At least, we think.
And that's the catch with a docuseries about a comedian: You're never quite sure whether you're watching real life or you're watching a bit -- and nobody likes to feel like a rube, especially when it seems like nothing, at least on the Internet, is real anymore. So maybe Enjoy It! is a little of both, but it's probably best to take Stevens' "reality" with a grain of salt.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about mental illness and how it's typically portrayed in the media. How do the stereotypes surrounding mental illness compare to the realities of living with a condition such as bipolar disorder? Does it surprise you that someone who makes his living being funny could also struggle with depression?
Brody Stevens: Enjoy It! is described as a docuseries. Does the series as a whole feel authentic, or do you think it's staged to some degree? How can you tell?
TV Details
- Premiere date : December 2, 2013
- Cast : Brody Stevens , Sarah Silverman , Zach Galifianakis
- Network : Comedy Central
- Genre : Reality TV
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- Last updated : September 27, 2022
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