COMEDIANS IN CARS GETTING COFFEE: What A Wonderful Brew

With 2019 sitting in the middle of what appears to be a battleground of television, an era that’s seeing shows fight viciously for audiences and their unwavering attention, Netflix and its original productions have certainly built somewhat of a reputation, dominating the playing field and its almighty power of word.

As this giant keeps its grip on viewer concentration for the very foreseeable future, creative change and innovation is always welcome in its library, spawning shows that differ in tone, style, target audience, and in this case of the Jerry Seinfeld helmed production, Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee, structure.

Espresso And Jazz

A compact layout comprised of espresso and jazz, Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee exists as a chat show on wheels, relying on Seinfeld’s charm as a host and the rotating panel of guests for their stories and anecdotes, a wonderfully potent blend by this point in its lifespan.

With a varied collection of guests that span a number of comedic styles, Seinfeld’s mobile conversation has been a catalyst of comedy for a few seasons now, delivering on a promise of fast paced chat and all the thrills of a caffeine fueled stand up special.

Through the fusion of comedy, interesting vehicular decisions, and all the smarts of a human conversation, Comedians in Cars seeks to entertain through intelligent interaction, an espresso shot readily available in its latest collection.

Not Just Cars And Coffee

The sixth collection of Comedians in Cars features the familiar faces of Eddie Murphy, Jamie Foxx, Martin Short and more, a seriously entertaining selection of comedic moments spread across some wonderfully quaint locations. With constant laughs and the pleasure of seeing outrageously funny people interacting with more than just an audience, this latest collection of Comedians in Cars wastes no time in being funny, humble, and outright modest, attributes it needs to be applauded for.

Whilst the crew, host, and its shifting guests navigate conversation on the way to their desired coffee stop, Seinfeld guides the show through moments of human authenticity and laughter, not an easy task by any means, yet seemingly effortless in the hands of this mobile chat show.

With guest highlights to discuss, along with the wonderfully compact show structure and its lived in locations, Seinfeld cements his position as a fantastic host in this collection of Comedians in Cars, so let’s talk specifics.

Seriously Snappy Structures

Something Comedians in Cars has always had going for it resides in its snappy structure, in a time so relentless focused on lengthy episodic tales, Seinfeld’s latest collection of conversations feels appropriately consumable, spending the majority of its run time as a montage like beast zeroed in on moments of joy and companionship.

The choppiness of the show has always added somewhat of an interesting dynamic to the conversations being had, and that’s no different in its sixth collection. Again, driving home the idea of a more readily accessible watch, Comedians in Cars feels sharp, quick, and prepared to squeeze every ounce of funny possible from its moments of travel and coffee.

Wheels And Walls

Aside from the range of guests on show, this collection of Comedians in Cars boasts a wonderfully diverse selection of chatter vehicles, showcasing everything from modern machines to classic and refurbished engines that bring their own personality to the proceedings, ensuring that the notes of conversation are always bouncing around the interior of a moving set filled with character.

The cars are fantastic, granted, but they still remain a bit part player in the grand scheme of this collection, feeling lesser still to the charming real world locations the crew visit. As coffee shops galore fill the run time with a rich dose of rustic aesthetic, the human interactions on show act just as much of a foundation as the locations, keeping the celebrity aspect of the episodes grounded in a mile or authentic humanisation.

A real highlight in terms of location arrives in episode ten, as Seinfeld and guest Melisa Villaseñor (a guest whose impressions are a highlight in their own right) venture into an outrageously modern food museum, an environment ripe with opportunities for food humour and everything that comes with it.

Now about those highlights, Mr Broderick…

Go Mets!

As the episodes roll on and quips are shared between host and guest alike, audiences are eventually treated to the company of Matthew Broderick in episode 5, a guest whose good heart shines through the foundations of the show and leads the feature towards some of its warmest moments, moments accompanied by the environmental highlight of the entire collection.

After some freshening coffee and disliked pastries, Seinfeld and Broderick take a trip to the home of the New York Mets, Citi Field, a stadium filled with history, achievements, and just enough free time for the pair to pitch a few balls.

This break from the usual shop/cafe/car routine feels so welcome, it lifts an already entertaining collection of episodes to a new level of entertainment, shining a light on the bigger picture of the locations visited and their history, all alongside some charming back and forth from the genuine friendship on display.

Episode 5 is without a doubt the stand out moment of this sixth iteration of Comedians in Cars, really opening a door for more outrageous locations in collections to come. Oh, and did we mention that Matthew Broderick seems like the nicest man alive?

Effortlessness Galore

If guests are the foam of the show, Seinfeld is the hot brew below, carrying such larger than life personalities with absolute ease as he directs conversation, memories shared, and any moments that feel as if they’re approaching anything close to awkward, a fantastic host rich with a comedic style all of his own. It’s a serious accomplishment to be able to drive the conversation the way Seinfeld manages here, seemingly with as little effort as possible, and it’s this effortlessness that remains the heart of Comedians in Cars, so hats off to you, Jerry.

Driving classic cars, thriving chit chat, and any and all subject matter can’t be easy tasks when performed simultaneously, but this host makes it seem easy, a pleasure almost, a real testament to the charm of the show and the type of entertainment it’s intent on delivering.

What A Wonderful Brew

Charming guests full of personality and stories capable of filling much more than their given run time, are exactly the reminder of authentic entertainment this current era of television needs. As episodic gladiators reign supremely over our television sets, this espresso sized moment of funny feels incredibly needed, a definite watch for all fans of comedy.

With a fantastic host and locations rich with authentic charm, Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee feels wonderfully watchable, requiring almost no effort to digest as Seinfeld guides Sunday drives as if they’re exactly that, moments of conversation that equate to more than the cast and crew of this sixth collection could ever envisage.

As another powerhouse of a collection comes to a close, which guests do you want to see riding next to Jerry in its seventh? Let us know!

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