Togetherness

Handcuffs

Togetherness is not a show for those looking for immediate satisfaction. In fact, if Togetherness Season 1 Episode 2 is indicative of the show's trajectory, each half-hour episode functions more or less like a puzzle piece, giving viewers an increasingly clearer picture, but leaving us to wonder what the final image will be. If Togetherness is a puzzle, episode 2 titled "Handcuffs" would be a middle piece. While it gives us some further insight into the characters, it on... more

Insanity

The title of Togetherness Season 1 Episode 3 is "Insanity" and its relevance extends much further than the name of Alex and Tina's workout DVD. (Although, if an exercise montage to The Proclaimers' "I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)" is wrong, I don't want to be right.)  On a show about the commonplace, insanity is a curious concept. On Togetherness, insanity is stepping a few inches over the line, doing the unexpected thing, pushing past one's comfort zone. While each character ... more

Houston We Have a Problem

Underlying issues finally come to the surface on Togetherness Season 1 Episode 4, and the boiling over feels cathartic – for the characters, as well as the viewers.   The series has been slow to build, carefully constructing the character dynamics like a game of Jenga. While this has its benefits, it also leaves viewers a bit frustrated by the inaction. Well, tonight they pulled out a load-bearing piece and the release was extremely satisfying. Brett wishes he could say the sa... more

HBO cancels Togetherness

HBO has canceled the comedy series Togetherness after two seasons. The second season is currently being shown on Sunday evenings at 10.30pm and the April 10th season finale will be the last episode shown. HBO said in a statement: "Although we have decided not to proceed with another season of Togetherness, we look forward to continuing our strong creative collaboration with the talented Jay and Mark Duplass.” more

2015 Critics' Choice TV Awards: 'Silicon Valley', 'Veep', 'Mom' and 4 More Lead Nominations

Nominations have been announced for the 2015 Critics' Choice TV Awards. FX's Justified and HBO's Olive Kitteridge is in the lead with an overall five nominations. Meanwhile, HBO leads with the most nominations for its network with 27, FX with 16 and CBS with 13. FX and HBO had the highest overall nominations last year as well, also with FX in the lead. In the category of Best Actor in a Comedy Se... more

HBO Renews 'Veep' for Season 5 and 'Silicon Valley' for Season 3

Following the season premieres of Veep and Silicon Valley , HBO has announced that both shows have been granted early renewal for next season. Veep is currently in its fourth season and Silicon Valley is in its second. " Veep and more