I stumbled across this and was hooked from the first episode. It's a dark comedy with very real and life changing stories. The main actor was born for this type of role and some scenes will even bring tears to your eyes. Really great show I hope they make more than the 3 seasons to date.
170 Reviews
Great comedy with a stand out performance from Livingston
AndoMando21 February 2020
Caught this on Amazon Prime only recently but I've been pleasantly surprised how good it is. Ron Livingston's performance is superb - complex, tragic, funny and heartfelt. Support is strong too and it often makes me laugh out loud. Not for people who don't like swear words.
Pleasant surprise
uvcoach4 November 2017
My take on viewing any show, is it worth my precious time? This is one hell of a series. Well written line's, and the cast is well chosen and know their craft. I enjoy the over the top sarcasm especially the common life experience that's portrayed with each character. Love the tempo of each line with it's quick humor, and response banter between each character is hilarious..
Gritty humour
AmimeIrl26 February 2018
I can't believe some of the reviews - people complaining about the language. It's supposed to be a portrayal of real life and the serious challenges people face, and guess what - they're not nice, and pretty.
Gritty, edgey humour reflecting life, excellent acting, and dialogue to boot. Superior to the usual bland programmes on TV.
Gritty, edgey humour reflecting life, excellent acting, and dialogue to boot. Superior to the usual bland programmes on TV.
A great find
cathrynhoegg15 January 2021
I had given up finding anything new that would hold my attention, I usually don't watch sitcoms, and this was a breath of fresh air. I gave it a shot and before I knew it I had watched 4 episodes back to back. Really good, Will is such a great addition to the cast and I found myself snorting out loud quite a bit. I am still on the first season but so far so good!
Cant wait for season 4
bradapmp15 January 2021
I started watching this show just thumbing around. A hidden gem. This show has it all. My wife and I think it's one of the best shows around. We have been Brian Reagan fans for years. He is awesome. But really the whole cast is great. Bravo, great show. A show with substance.
Authentic.. and genuinely funny.
sanjin_963220 December 2018
I'm 4 episodes in and I have to admit it's great. Haven't seen something like this in a while. It has the same feel as Casual and/or Californication (without all the sex and nudity).
I always liked Livingston. Too bad he mostly doesn't get the credit he deserves. The girl playing Claire is a small revelation. I guess it's a little predictable, but who cares as long as it embodies whit and grit, right?
One of the better comedic efforts in recent years. 7.5/10
I always liked Livingston. Too bad he mostly doesn't get the credit he deserves. The girl playing Claire is a small revelation. I guess it's a little predictable, but who cares as long as it embodies whit and grit, right?
One of the better comedic efforts in recent years. 7.5/10
Cut Cutter!
leon_normand15 May 2018
And Tom!
Keep EVERYTHING else!!!
Oh, that's too short for submission... I guess I have to actually SAY that I really like everything about this series - except for the Cutter/Tom storyline. I hope THAT is long enough...
Keep EVERYTHING else!!!
Oh, that's too short for submission... I guess I have to actually SAY that I really like everything about this series - except for the Cutter/Tom storyline. I hope THAT is long enough...
Cutter ruins it
Deux_Vega19 January 2020
It's a superb series, but how the he'll did they green lighted the cutter story. Aside from the terrible cast that story line is just not funny and pure agony.
It's ruining the show. Very big contrast with the rest of the serie.
Great show. Even better if you are in recovery.
reillylovering9 March 2021
Wow what a great show. I have had substance and alchohal issues through my life and am coming up to a year sober. This show is helping me out a lot through it. Love Sasso and Livingston. They both do great in this show. Its the perfect balance of comedy and real issues. If you or someone you know has been in recovery this show hits harder. Highly suggest. New fave.
would have been awesome
kirtil-215 January 2018
I really liked this one. It was fresh, and different in not pulling any punches or trying to be pc. It had an unlikable main but still managed to be upbeat.
that is until they introduced the cutter-tom storyline. up to that point I was ok with unlikable Sam, because while he always had a bad attitude, it was honest, and direct and not taking any sh.t kind of way. But with cutter-tom they dived right into psycho territory. it was not fun, it was not honest.. it was just... really really illegal and bonkers.
I would have rated this a masterpiece if the whole cutter-tom line was handled differently or cut entirely.
that is until they introduced the cutter-tom storyline. up to that point I was ok with unlikable Sam, because while he always had a bad attitude, it was honest, and direct and not taking any sh.t kind of way. But with cutter-tom they dived right into psycho territory. it was not fun, it was not honest.. it was just... really really illegal and bonkers.
I would have rated this a masterpiece if the whole cutter-tom line was handled differently or cut entirely.
Hilarious, emotional and genuinely entertaining.
vandal-120 April 2018
Just finished the last episode and came on here expecting to see a high rating. Was shocked to see some of the negative reviews.
I loved the show from start to finish and can't wait for a second series.
Acting is first rate and the humour is spot on. I always liked the Farrely's and now I remember why.
Ignore the naysayers and give the show a chance. You'll be glad you did.
Started Briliantly
dmr-658007 February 2024
Really loved the first 4 episodes until it got to the whole storyline with Cutter and Tom, which quickly descended into a farce. It was flogged to death and truthfully it robbed us of time spent with the main characters. Loudermilk as a character was brilliant, funny, beautifully acidic and an anti hero for the age.
The meetings introduced some brilliant characters and sub plots and as with most great comedies, there were moments of true melancholie.
It's a shame because without the wander into the absurd, this show could have been mentioned in the same terms as Curb your Enthusiasm or Veep.
The meetings introduced some brilliant characters and sub plots and as with most great comedies, there were moments of true melancholie.
It's a shame because without the wander into the absurd, this show could have been mentioned in the same terms as Curb your Enthusiasm or Veep.
Excellent show until....
Laight23 April 2023
This program starts off extremely well as a character driven drama about an angry, misanthropic alcoholic dealing with the world and his life. Then suddenly there appears a plot driven turn -- the introduction of an ex-policeman alky who stalks his new sponsee like a madman. And from there the show goes from some really deep and wonderful writing that springs from the heart of the already introduced characters (especially the wonderful ones at the AA meetings) and ends up a sloppy sitcom without any character development and just a bunch of, well, situations that aren't actually comic at all. A shame that all this talent had to be spoiled with bad plotting.
A Musical Critical Review Louder than Words
rudyallan17 November 2017
This review of Loudermilk is basically a up to date review of IMDb. As you can see by the chronological order on here, reviewers seem to need to trash great things in order to feel like they are being heard/respected. In reality, quick to the punch reviewers have dropped the critical level of IMDb down to barrel scrapping. What they need here, just like everywhere else, is a block button to fully block some people and their garble.
Yes, the music tracks on Loudermik are greatly on-point. The comedy is brilliantly gritty, the timing is cutting edge. The actors are mostly unknown but very skilled. Its real-time, street-level Vancouver camera work is taken to a whole new level a la Louie. There are many, many levels to the humor and to the story-line. Some might go over your head and if you like prime-time you will hate Loudermilk. In fact, its safe to say that private production has risen head and shoulders above Hollywood sitcoms and its about time. The 12 step scenes make "Mom" look like a Mexican soap opera. And its not coincidental that Ron Livingston's appearance transgresses Search Party's timing. I love that Canada is joining the ranks of the new, high quality, independent production movement. I also love the location choice of Vancouver.
The only thing I can say to sum up is "I am surprised Hollywood/Networks/Lorre have fallen so far so fast and not attempted to counter its quick demise"... Rest in peace Prime Time. You had a great run. Hard to believe sponsors are still buying that crap.
Yes, the music tracks on Loudermik are greatly on-point. The comedy is brilliantly gritty, the timing is cutting edge. The actors are mostly unknown but very skilled. Its real-time, street-level Vancouver camera work is taken to a whole new level a la Louie. There are many, many levels to the humor and to the story-line. Some might go over your head and if you like prime-time you will hate Loudermilk. In fact, its safe to say that private production has risen head and shoulders above Hollywood sitcoms and its about time. The 12 step scenes make "Mom" look like a Mexican soap opera. And its not coincidental that Ron Livingston's appearance transgresses Search Party's timing. I love that Canada is joining the ranks of the new, high quality, independent production movement. I also love the location choice of Vancouver.
The only thing I can say to sum up is "I am surprised Hollywood/Networks/Lorre have fallen so far so fast and not attempted to counter its quick demise"... Rest in peace Prime Time. You had a great run. Hard to believe sponsors are still buying that crap.
Absolutely MUST WATCH if you love irreverant dialogue
EleanorRigby-202026 January 2024
I had not heard of this series and fell upon it while searching for a new show to watch on Netflix. I was surprised when I realized it came out in 2017 already. Shame how it was kept under the radar as it deserves at least every bit of promo any of the other series get.
None of the cast was known to me, though I had seen other Farrelly stuff. I was BLOWN AWAY by the main characters, they were impeccably cast and really were believable in their respective quirkiness, with one exception, which is why i held back a star. Through no fault of the actors, the writers jumped the shark for the ad agency guy who went to sobriety meetings on behalf of his over-the-top obnoxious boss and the Cutter character, who took on a cartoonish buffoonery that did not fit with the rest of the storylines. I read that the actor playing Cutter had some personal issues during the filming of the series but I understand he is feeling better, glad to hear. But if they are preparing for more seasons, and I hope they are, no more of this slapstick tangent and stick to believable or somewhat believable situations. Please.
Aside from Anja Savcic and Ron Livingston, huge shoutout goes to Will Sasso who was absolutely perfect in his delivery. *Chef's kiss*
Looking over the cast headshots on this webpage just now I can hardly recognize some of them, so transformed into their characters they were for this series (including Ricky Blitt plays New Guy so impeccably.. i just learned he was raised a few miles from my own home here in Montreal. Bonus surprise lol)
Nothing is perfect and nor is the series Loudermilk. But for the number of times I laughed out loud (literally roaring) and smiled at the cleverness of some of the dialogue and quick repartee and inside jokes on music-my passion-, it is deserving of more eyeballs, more promo, more favorable reviews, and way more seasons. Congrats to all involved! Exceptionally done!
PS yes there are a lot of f-bombs. So what? 🤷♀️
None of the cast was known to me, though I had seen other Farrelly stuff. I was BLOWN AWAY by the main characters, they were impeccably cast and really were believable in their respective quirkiness, with one exception, which is why i held back a star. Through no fault of the actors, the writers jumped the shark for the ad agency guy who went to sobriety meetings on behalf of his over-the-top obnoxious boss and the Cutter character, who took on a cartoonish buffoonery that did not fit with the rest of the storylines. I read that the actor playing Cutter had some personal issues during the filming of the series but I understand he is feeling better, glad to hear. But if they are preparing for more seasons, and I hope they are, no more of this slapstick tangent and stick to believable or somewhat believable situations. Please.
Aside from Anja Savcic and Ron Livingston, huge shoutout goes to Will Sasso who was absolutely perfect in his delivery. *Chef's kiss*
Looking over the cast headshots on this webpage just now I can hardly recognize some of them, so transformed into their characters they were for this series (including Ricky Blitt plays New Guy so impeccably.. i just learned he was raised a few miles from my own home here in Montreal. Bonus surprise lol)
Nothing is perfect and nor is the series Loudermilk. But for the number of times I laughed out loud (literally roaring) and smiled at the cleverness of some of the dialogue and quick repartee and inside jokes on music-my passion-, it is deserving of more eyeballs, more promo, more favorable reviews, and way more seasons. Congrats to all involved! Exceptionally done!
PS yes there are a lot of f-bombs. So what? 🤷♀️
Comedy for the Misanthropics and lovers of good scriptwriting
tm-sheehan9 August 2020
My Review - Season One. "Loudermilk." A Misanthropic Comedy
My Score 8/10. Looking forward to Season 2 and Season 3 has been approved
" Loudermilk " won't be everybody's "cup of tea "an irony considering it's primarily about a bunch of recovering drunks and addicts who attend "Sober Recovery " meetings and their lives outside of the Group ,so be prepared for some profanity but no more really than any modern authentic movie or series on Television. I had to look up exactly what the meaning of this genre Misanthropic Comedy was and found a few definitions like "A Depressing Comedy " or " Challenging Dark Comedy" or the one I think applies to "Loudermilk " It presents despicable behavior but it's filmed like a normal comedy with bright lighting and a light tone (at times). We empathize with normal people who are unsatisfied in their everyday lives . No spoilers but the plot centres on Sam Loudermilk, a recovering alcoholic and substance abuse counselor with a bad attitude. Although he has his drinking under control, Loudermilk discovers that when your life is a mess, getting clean is the easy part. Sam played brilliantly by Ron Livingston in what I think is an Emmy / Golden Globe winning performance holds the series together with the help of a brilliant ensemble cast of misfits and ordinary heroes. I must have seen Ron Livingston before in supporting roles in shows like "Boardwalk Empire "and "Band of Brothers " but never in a starring role like this. It's interesting to me that Ron Livingston in an interview said "The one that I go back to on this is Walter Matthau in any number of things, but especially The Bad News Bears," Livingston says. "You have a guy that's basically just the worst possible role model, untrustworthy, completely unreliable, and yet-without changing who he is-he becomes this kind of positive force in the lives of these kids. And always in a funny way. There's a long tradition of the misanthrope, which is comical because you hate all people, but you're still a person. You can't ever quite reconcile that." In "Loudermilk" and I've only watched Season One ) the result of this misanthropic comedy is that Sam Loudermilk the misanthropist might be the most well-adjusted of the bunch. The Walter Matthau connection for me while watching "Loudermilk "was the classic 1968 Neil Simon comedy "The Odd Couple" in this Comedy we have another very odd couple Sam Loudermilk,recovering alcoholic and substance abuse counsellor with a bad attitude to life in general living in a Seattle apartment with his dysfunctional " Sponsor" Ben played by Will Sasso they have great chemistry together. Anja Savcic as Clare is also delightful as a recovering addict who Loudermilk rescues and takes under his wing reluctantly at first but Clare becomes a temporary member of the household . Laura Mennell as the "straight "neighbour Allison who Loudermilk sets his romantic interest on chaotically in the beginning but eventually thaws out her resistance is a welcome character among the misfits . There were some plot lines and characters I found a little unnecessary or bizarre but the rewards of the clever script writing by people who seem to know the world of recovery for addicts or alcoholics for me make Loudermilk well worth a look. The Creators Peter Farrelly and Bobby Mort have skilfully made what could have been a dark depressing plot into a story of everyday human struggles infused with humour and pathos and created an entertaining series that many will identify with . In 2018, Peter Farrelly directed Green Book, which won the Toronto International Film Festival's People Choice Award. At the 91st Academy Awards, he won the Oscars for Best Original Screenplay and Best Picture. Together with his brother, Bobby Farrelly, he has written, directed, and produced several comedy films including There's Something About Mary, Dumb and Dumber, Kingpin, Shallow Hal, Me, Myself & Irene, Stuck on You, and Fever Pitch. They also conceived the Seinfeld episode "The Virgin" Commenting about "Loudermilk " Peter Farrelly said "A lot of comedies are built on the idea that we all have these foibles that we don't know about or aren't aware of that keep surfacing and we keep thinking that we're transcending them and then life kind of drops us on our ass and laughs at us," But in Loudermilk, he adds, the challenge the characters face is much bigger than a "foible": "It's kind of cruelly comic how much these people aren't in control of their lives, and it's also profoundly uplifting the sort of courage and tenacity they put into trying to get back into control of their lives." As a footnote to my review it's a shame but a fact of modern Film and Television marketing now that the exclusivity of productions on Streaming Networks like Amazon Prime, Stan, Netflix and Disney means that good material only gets to a limited viewing audience in other words if you don't subscribe to that network you can't view the program. I don't like the corporatism that's taken over the entertainment industry but it's the new paradigm we live with . I want to see everything that interests me so I do subscribe to most Streaming channels but I miss the days when you'd just go to a Cinema to see a movie or just turn on the television and select the channel that the program you want to view is screening on at least there's no adds on Prime, Netflix Stan etc just a menu and trailers to chose from I guess its progress and the profits must be there like in the old Studio days because these series cost millions of dollars to produce.
" Loudermilk " won't be everybody's "cup of tea "an irony considering it's primarily about a bunch of recovering drunks and addicts who attend "Sober Recovery " meetings and their lives outside of the Group ,so be prepared for some profanity but no more really than any modern authentic movie or series on Television. I had to look up exactly what the meaning of this genre Misanthropic Comedy was and found a few definitions like "A Depressing Comedy " or " Challenging Dark Comedy" or the one I think applies to "Loudermilk " It presents despicable behavior but it's filmed like a normal comedy with bright lighting and a light tone (at times). We empathize with normal people who are unsatisfied in their everyday lives . No spoilers but the plot centres on Sam Loudermilk, a recovering alcoholic and substance abuse counselor with a bad attitude. Although he has his drinking under control, Loudermilk discovers that when your life is a mess, getting clean is the easy part. Sam played brilliantly by Ron Livingston in what I think is an Emmy / Golden Globe winning performance holds the series together with the help of a brilliant ensemble cast of misfits and ordinary heroes. I must have seen Ron Livingston before in supporting roles in shows like "Boardwalk Empire "and "Band of Brothers " but never in a starring role like this. It's interesting to me that Ron Livingston in an interview said "The one that I go back to on this is Walter Matthau in any number of things, but especially The Bad News Bears," Livingston says. "You have a guy that's basically just the worst possible role model, untrustworthy, completely unreliable, and yet-without changing who he is-he becomes this kind of positive force in the lives of these kids. And always in a funny way. There's a long tradition of the misanthrope, which is comical because you hate all people, but you're still a person. You can't ever quite reconcile that." In "Loudermilk" and I've only watched Season One ) the result of this misanthropic comedy is that Sam Loudermilk the misanthropist might be the most well-adjusted of the bunch. The Walter Matthau connection for me while watching "Loudermilk "was the classic 1968 Neil Simon comedy "The Odd Couple" in this Comedy we have another very odd couple Sam Loudermilk,recovering alcoholic and substance abuse counsellor with a bad attitude to life in general living in a Seattle apartment with his dysfunctional " Sponsor" Ben played by Will Sasso they have great chemistry together. Anja Savcic as Clare is also delightful as a recovering addict who Loudermilk rescues and takes under his wing reluctantly at first but Clare becomes a temporary member of the household . Laura Mennell as the "straight "neighbour Allison who Loudermilk sets his romantic interest on chaotically in the beginning but eventually thaws out her resistance is a welcome character among the misfits . There were some plot lines and characters I found a little unnecessary or bizarre but the rewards of the clever script writing by people who seem to know the world of recovery for addicts or alcoholics for me make Loudermilk well worth a look. The Creators Peter Farrelly and Bobby Mort have skilfully made what could have been a dark depressing plot into a story of everyday human struggles infused with humour and pathos and created an entertaining series that many will identify with . In 2018, Peter Farrelly directed Green Book, which won the Toronto International Film Festival's People Choice Award. At the 91st Academy Awards, he won the Oscars for Best Original Screenplay and Best Picture. Together with his brother, Bobby Farrelly, he has written, directed, and produced several comedy films including There's Something About Mary, Dumb and Dumber, Kingpin, Shallow Hal, Me, Myself & Irene, Stuck on You, and Fever Pitch. They also conceived the Seinfeld episode "The Virgin" Commenting about "Loudermilk " Peter Farrelly said "A lot of comedies are built on the idea that we all have these foibles that we don't know about or aren't aware of that keep surfacing and we keep thinking that we're transcending them and then life kind of drops us on our ass and laughs at us," But in Loudermilk, he adds, the challenge the characters face is much bigger than a "foible": "It's kind of cruelly comic how much these people aren't in control of their lives, and it's also profoundly uplifting the sort of courage and tenacity they put into trying to get back into control of their lives." As a footnote to my review it's a shame but a fact of modern Film and Television marketing now that the exclusivity of productions on Streaming Networks like Amazon Prime, Stan, Netflix and Disney means that good material only gets to a limited viewing audience in other words if you don't subscribe to that network you can't view the program. I don't like the corporatism that's taken over the entertainment industry but it's the new paradigm we live with . I want to see everything that interests me so I do subscribe to most Streaming channels but I miss the days when you'd just go to a Cinema to see a movie or just turn on the television and select the channel that the program you want to view is screening on at least there's no adds on Prime, Netflix Stan etc just a menu and trailers to chose from I guess its progress and the profits must be there like in the old Studio days because these series cost millions of dollars to produce.
Refreshing
shoebsaad1 October 2023
One of the standout aspects of "Loudermilk" is its sharp and irreverent humor. The series fearlessly tackles serious topics like addiction and recovery while maintaining a light-hearted and comedic tone. It doesn't shy away from depicting the struggles of its flawed characters but manages to find humor in their situations, making it a unique addition to the comedy genre. While it may not be as well-known as some other comedies, it deserves recognition for its clever writing, excellent performances, and its ability to address serious issues with humor. If you appreciate dark comedies with a dose of reality, "Loudermilk" is well worth a watch.
Started great, but ...
Deux_Vega7 May 2020
It started off great. Good pace, interesting characters and funny. But that started to slide down after the first half. Mostly because of cutter initially, but sadly they can't seem to pick it up any more in season 2 either. It's ok, but i've started to lose interest to continue watching. Missed opportunity, because Livingstone is at his best in roles like these and they made it really work for half a season.
Been meaning to watch so worth it
UniqueParticle14 October 2023
Warning: Spoilers
Decided I most definitely wanted to see this when I saw the "Why you talk like that scene" on TikTok and YouTube one of the best parts I've seen! The comedy is pretty good and Ron Livingston is wonderful even if he's a little off to some I love him! I admire the Farrelly brothers I wish I could work with him. Loudermilk is a great surprise I'm glad to see it has high ratings and most appreciated the series. Crazy how unlikable Sam is to most people, it's well directed, fairly funny, flows well, easy to binge, and hits the spot for me. I imagine there's a mixed bag of views with this one which is reasonable I wish I watched sooner I don't know if my review will be seen.
started decently but didn't hold me
cherold31 October 2021
Loudermilk is an obnoxious guy who runs a 12-step meeting. It begins as he gets stuck babysitting one 12-stepper, played by Anja Savcic, while also trying to hook up with a neighbor. It was pretty good, I liked the acting, it was generally funny.
But it seems the series wasn't interested in sticking with any particular premise, and Anja was soon pushed into the background in favor of the next story, which was a guy pretending to be his boss and getting an insane sponsor. I found this all *much* less interesting, and by the sixth episode I had totally lost interest.
So it's an almost but not quite.
But it seems the series wasn't interested in sticking with any particular premise, and Anja was soon pushed into the background in favor of the next story, which was a guy pretending to be his boss and getting an insane sponsor. I found this all *much* less interesting, and by the sixth episode I had totally lost interest.
So it's an almost but not quite.
Guess I'm late to the party...
Gernot S.15 May 2021
Just finished season 1. I loved Loudermilk, his story is fun, I care for him. Sure, he's an complete and utter a****, at times, but who's to judge...
That being said, and just like some others mentioned before me: I hated the Cutter/Tom storyline. It was awkward at best, cheap slapstick at worst, and cringeworthy most of the time.
Hopefully, they get rid of them soon.
Go Loudermilk!
That being said, and just like some others mentioned before me: I hated the Cutter/Tom storyline. It was awkward at best, cheap slapstick at worst, and cringeworthy most of the time.
Hopefully, they get rid of them soon.
Go Loudermilk!
Would be 8 Stars without Cutter
benediktotto-6026329 February 2024
I am six episodes in and I have started to skip all the scenes with cutter. I actually had to look up the amount of appearances that Cutter has in the show and was relieved to find out that it is only 10, by which I assume he will be only around for the first season.
Otherwise I would have given up on the altogether already.
Apart from that I really like the show and the dry humor of it. It reminds me of the dark humor that you find in British shows a lot with a little bit of an American touch to it, which is quite refreshing. Only this whole Cutter storyline is way over the top and unfortunately not funny at all.
Otherwise I would have given up on the altogether already.
Apart from that I really like the show and the dry humor of it. It reminds me of the dark humor that you find in British shows a lot with a little bit of an American touch to it, which is quite refreshing. Only this whole Cutter storyline is way over the top and unfortunately not funny at all.
Cutter..
Mansuritooo12 February 2021
Warning: Spoilers
The first few episodes of season 1 were great, I was getting hooked but then the cutter storyline started and ruined the whole show for me. Watched a few episodes more but had to stop cause seeing cutter got too annoying for me.
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