There’s a new show starting soon on SBS, Wilfred. After seeing the advertisements a couple of times, it looks really good. The premise is that a girl’s dog, the Wilfred of the title, loves his owner, but hates the boyfriend. He manages to sabotage just about everything about the relationship. Sound interesting? It’s a comedy, and did I mention that the dog(s) in the show are men in dog suits.
However, something I just read might turn me off it, before I’ve even seen it. Apparently, it’s by the same guys who created the despicable excuse for a comedy that is known as The Wedge. The only saving grace may be that SBS has picked it up, rather than one of the commercial stations (notably Channel 10?) Perhaps that will mean it is actually good.
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Jason Gann co-wrote a brilliant short film that won him best actor (and I think) best film at Tropfest a number of years ago called “Wilfred”. I almost wet myself laughing at it - truly brilliant.
Yes, Gann is on the deplorable Wedge, but don’t hold that against him. This series should be an absolute gem.
Any idea when it’s going to be on (day / time)?
1 week, 4 days after the fact.
Monday Nights, IIRC. Can’t remember the time.
1 week, 5 days after the fact.