Palm Royale (Kristen Wiig)

[Better Midlands]

Palm Royale review – finally, a proper outlet for Kristen Wiig's talents 3/5

A bit Desperate Housewives, a bit Mad Men, a bit Big Little Lies – this glam drama about 60s high society has everything its star needs to shine. If only her character were more likable ...

First 3 episodes released today.

[touchingcloth]

Wikipedia describes it as a "period comedy", but from the Youtube screenshot it looks like it's set in the 50s, which is undoubtedly a period, but I wouldn't typically call it period.

I'll give this a go cos Wiig. She's hosting SNL next month, for anyone interested in that sort of thing.

(One of the stars is Ricky Martin. Wut.)

[Dex Sawash]

We watched first one until just after I thought CJ off the white house show was Peg Bundy and then fell asleep.
8/10


Edit- west wing

[Better Midlands]

Watched the first three, it's just OK - a bit Desperate Housewives as mentioned above but not as snappy.

Looks great though, lovely period sets and clothing.

[Jim_MacLaine]

Looks great though, lovely period sets and clothing.

I'm guessing the art direction was heavily influenced by the superb work of Slim Aarons.