Already Missing Somebody Somewhere
A simple show about friends and friendship.
Why can’t something simple survive?
It’s a real bummer when there’s a show that should be getting a big spotlight placed on it, but for some reason or another, it just kind of goes unnoticed. The show Somebody Somewhere has been quietly showing on Max for three seasons, and it will sadly not be returning for a fourth.
For those of you who don’t know Bridget Everett, she’s a bodacious comedian that is known for her powerful singing voice, raunchy humor, and tendency to choose a man from the audience to motorboat her during her final musical numbers in her comedy specials. You might recognize her from the movie Fun Mom Dinner, as well as bit parts in the comedy show Inside Amy Schumer.
That’s why it was a beautiful and a surprising change of pace to see her star as Sam in Somebody Somewhere because the character seems to be the exact opposite of her usual onscreen and onstage persona. The usually boisterous Everett plays a character who is down on her luck, trying to figure out where and how to fit in in her small town, and has real issues with vulnerability and intimacy.
She has a rag tag group of friends, along with her younger sister, and they are all pulling for each other. There is so much love and acceptance in this small circle of friends, so much joy and laughter, and also courage to have really tough conversations with each other. I grew to love each character as the episodes and seasons went on because of all that.
Sam’s friends really push her to be her authentic self because they know that underneath her rough exterior, there is an amazing person. Her best friend Joel, played by Jeff Hiller, is the one that is really able to draw out the best in Sam. They’re friendship evolves from former high school acquaintances, to people they can’t live without. I think we can agree that at times, we all need that little push from our loved ones when we’re down on ourselves, or just giving up, and that’s what Sam’s friends do for her.
Somebody Somewhere doesn’t feature any crazy story lines, fast hitting action sequences, or even giant belly laugh jokes; it’s a show about everyday people living everyday lives and making the most of what they have. I think that’s one of the reasons why I loved this show so much, because it was relatable. Sadly, being relatable makes it hard to hold an audience, and Somebody Somewhere is no more. I’m going to miss this heartfelt show.