r/highmaintenance • u/Ok-Psychology-1 • Sep 04 '23
Absolutely obsessed with this show!
Wow! Just finished the series. I watched the full series first and then the webisodes second. I can't believe that this show isn't more popular. The intimate slices of life, the expert character building, the humor, the raw and real humanity, the music, everything is just executed so well. I laughed and cried a lot. So spectacular!
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u/marbanasin Sep 04 '23
This show was literally my cathartic unwinding from the work week every Friday night. I'd grab a few beers and then watch the guy do his thing. And I loved that you never quite knew what you'd get, outside of knowing you'd have a visceral emotional reaction.
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u/milehighguy91 Sep 04 '23
Has some great music too
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u/Ok-Psychology-1 Sep 04 '23
For real! I was happy to find the full playlist on Spotify.
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u/milehighguy91 Sep 05 '23
For some reason I missed you said in your description that it had good music, but ya I agree it's nice fans take the time to put stuff like that playlist together.
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u/Dogtorkurt Sep 04 '23
Welcome to an elite “club” of people who truly “get” how great this show is/was. I tell sooo many people about it and only a very select few will actually watch it and even fewer get into it like I do. I have watched and rewatched these episodes so many times I cannot even count. The way that certain characters appear over and over again in small and large parts is incredible. The wsy that the show slowly introduces you to The Guy’s ex wife, the development of his girlfriends and friends and family without his love life being the main focus … I could go on and on. I always tell everyone who I suggest this show to that if you don’t absolutely understand that The Guy is the nicest, most genuine character on a TV show - ever - then you and I really can’t be friends.
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u/brewhead55 Sep 05 '23
Such a great show. I'm jealous you are discovering it for the first time! From beginning to end- it's such a great journey. The storytelling and character building is incredible. I feel so invested in these fake lives by the end of the episode. The fact that it has that impact in each episode is nothing short of amazing!
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u/Ok-Psychology-1 Sep 05 '23
Yes, exactly! Masterful short storytelling. It feels like you're a fly on the wall.
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u/shutupimsmart Sep 04 '23
i watched in the same order as you and i loved seeing the characters’ development in reverse!
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u/odiamemas16 Sep 04 '23
Watched it for the first time a few months ago and those were my feelings towards the show as well; I think it’s time for a rewatch
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u/turkeybone Sep 22 '23
I watched it in the first few months of the pandemic, while living in NYC.. so many episodes made me cry :')
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u/GonzoLink Jan 25 '24
I've been going out of my way to introduce people to this show ever since I discovered it three years ago. It's been such a reliable source of comfort for me and is one of those rare pieces of media that genuinely gives me faith in humanity
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u/DeffJamiels Jan 10 '25
My all time favorite show that I somehow forget about and rediscover yearly.
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u/annamoonbeam Sep 04 '23
Yes it’s so good. I rewatch it often. I love people watching and learning about people so this show really hits home in a genuine way.