• Record Label: Capitol
  • Release Date: Jun 9, 2017
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  1. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This album is a misunderstood masterpiece, unfortunately I add. It has some crazy lyrics and sounds, yes it's completely different than Katy's previous work, but it's much more intimate. My favorite Katy Perry album without a doubt ♡
  2. Aug 27, 2020
    10
    Álbum do milênio, um dos melhores que já ouvi na minha vida, simplesmente incrível e a frente do seu tempo
  3. Apr 15, 2020
    10
    Truly an album to WITNESS

    I can say that I reconfirmed why Katy Perry is my favourite artist. Her songs represent me in everyway.. newly I reconnected with the messages she successfully sent through me once again. The album was a rollercoaster of emotions.. each song with it's own world.. an album you can just sink in and appreciate each word sent straight to the soul. Truly I continue
    Truly an album to WITNESS

    I can say that I reconfirmed why Katy Perry is my favourite artist. Her songs represent me in everyway.. newly I reconnected with the messages she successfully sent through me once again. The album was a rollercoaster of emotions.. each song with it's own world.. an album you can just sink in and appreciate each word sent straight to the soul.

    Truly I continue to believe that through music we can spread peace, love and unity. Through music we speak one language that everyone understands. Through music we become one.
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  4. Oct 26, 2018
    10
    the witness album is very dope one and its my fav katy perrys album ever. the album is sfm good but some people are tasteless. also 1m isnt a flop. bye
  5. Nov 21, 2018
    10
    Por conta da grande expectativa que se criou com o anuncio do Witness, muita gente ainda não conseguiu ver como a Katy se saiu bem em arriscar em novos tons das músicas que ficaram bem envolventes e viciantes para quem ouve os mínimos detalhes das músicas. Ela prometeu algo bem pessoal e ela cumpriu. Com esse álbum podemos dizer que a Katy Perry pode ir (e foi) além do Pop puro e não perdePor conta da grande expectativa que se criou com o anuncio do Witness, muita gente ainda não conseguiu ver como a Katy se saiu bem em arriscar em novos tons das músicas que ficaram bem envolventes e viciantes para quem ouve os mínimos detalhes das músicas. Ela prometeu algo bem pessoal e ela cumpriu. Com esse álbum podemos dizer que a Katy Perry pode ir (e foi) além do Pop puro e não perde sua pose. Expand
  6. Jan 19, 2019
    10
    So so so ahead of its time and so hardly criticized by the general public, in my opinion, criticized just by ignorance and popular trends. Such a good album Katy u a legend
  7. Jan 19, 2019
    10
    Amazing album! All these reviews are utter garbage. When you listen to the production and lyrics, they smoothly melt into your ears to create a concoction of emotions and feeling. Truly an album worth buying and listening to. Some interesting sounds that Katy has experimented with. Hopefully she will bring back some of these elements in her upcoming 2019 album. 10/10! Deserves a higher rating.
  8. Feb 19, 2019
    10
    People in the future will understand how good and deep this album is. It is an amazing album.
  9. May 11, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I don't care what people around the world says about this album. i really don't care, this is such a masterpiece. xo Expand
  10. Jun 18, 2019
    10
    Mal interpretada. Pessoas não sabem apreciar música sem deixar seus julgamentos sobre artista/pessoa falarem primeiro.
  11. Jun 1, 2019
    10
    Simply perfect exceeded all my expectations.

    I really hope that KP5 is as great as the Witness
  12. Jun 4, 2020
    10
    Absolutely underestimated. One of Katy Perry's best works. It will clearly be recognized in the future.
  13. Jul 3, 2019
    10
    With Witness, Katy took her first step into the pantheon of pop music with a catchy album that deserved more attention than it did.
  14. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    this is Incridible and exciting album, roullette flutued, chained to the rhythm is a consciente in the world new, first hey hey hey is a historical exciting song.
  15. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    revolucionário, verdadeiro e intimista, aqui katy perry se mostra musicalmente nua e frágil
  16. Aug 11, 2019
    10
    Álbum incompreendido, cheio de criticas sociais e músicas profundas, só não foi bem pq era moda odiar a katy
  17. Aug 23, 2019
    10
    WITNESS IS THE MOST UNDERRATED ALBUM OF ALL TIME! My favorite of all time, every song has a great lyrics and absolutely some catchy ass bops are also not exotic for Witness, she tried to save pop but you slept on that album cuz she cut her hair
  18. Aug 30, 2019
    10
    Uma obra prima a frente do seu tempo que mostra uma evolução musical da Katy. Nesse álbum vemos vários assuntos de extrema importância sendo abordados. Katy Perry entregou um trabalho excelente mas infelizmente não teve o devido reconhecimento que merecia.
  19. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Cuando no diosty dandonos arte lastima qur haya pasado la 365 en vemtas pero sigue siendo su mejor album
  20. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    By far her best album so far. It shows her growth as an artist and shows shes so much more than a generic pop artist. The album is amazing.
  21. R3I
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Witness, the album that told us Katy Perry is not just one thing! An eye opening pop, with new music style for her, this album definitely is one of the best from her. Each of the 17 tracks are like a chapter with a history and a strong message behind the ‘pop curtain’! Of course, we can say that Witness is an album that after your here it from the beginning to the end, you can be totallyWitness, the album that told us Katy Perry is not just one thing! An eye opening pop, with new music style for her, this album definitely is one of the best from her. Each of the 17 tracks are like a chapter with a history and a strong message behind the ‘pop curtain’! Of course, we can say that Witness is an album that after your here it from the beginning to the end, you can be totally liberated and you can finally see that the chart topper artist, Katy Perry is more mature than ever. She asked for a witness, instead she got totally liberated and in the end we saw into her.
    The best way to end the first decade of your music career, Katyn
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  22. Sep 4, 2019
    10
    Lo más, este álbum está demasiado infravalorado, es una obra maestra de la reina Katy, que sacó en un año que solo recibió hate, por eso le doy un 10
  23. Jan 23, 2020
    10
    this album is great and fresh dont know why all this hate surrounding it plus it gave ys uppotunity to see who she really is with all the authenticity and vunerbility needed
  24. Sep 17, 2019
    10
    Just a beautiful, unique album full of soulful songs and genuine meaning. It is completely different from anybody of work she has made, with the only common denominator being full of fantastic music. Well done Katy, you've done it again
  25. Sep 17, 2019
    10
    A very well produced album, mature and full of engaging rhythms and strong lyrics. It does a little bit on a few tracks, but nothing that takes away the brilliance of what it purports to bring. Bigger Than Me and Bon Appétit my favorite tracks.
  26. Oct 24, 2019
    10
    This album has the most artistic influence on Katy Perry ever, meaningful lyric for all along the album
  27. Dec 5, 2019
    10
    Simplemente es un gran album, llena de letras muy profundas y maduras, podemos observar a una Katy más madura en cuanto a Lírica, lastima que haya Sido un álbum muy infravalorado, merecía más este álbum.
  28. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    this album was so ahead of its time, it's ridiculous the amount of hate it gets when it isn't a bad album.
  29. Jan 21, 2020
    10
    finally we've got the real Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson ,telling her story with great purpose
  30. Dec 19, 2019
    10
    Me pareció genial el concepto del álbum aunque debió de ejecutar su promoción mejor. En general un sonido muy adelantado para su época si lo ubiera liberado en 2019 o 2020 creo que ubiera funcionado vocal ente katy suena espectacular y su producción muy alternativa perfecta para u. Katy que busca cambio después de las escuchas te atrapa totalmente y me parece espectacular esperar que paraMe pareció genial el concepto del álbum aunque debió de ejecutar su promoción mejor. En general un sonido muy adelantado para su época si lo ubiera liberado en 2019 o 2020 creo que ubiera funcionado vocal ente katy suena espectacular y su producción muy alternativa perfecta para u. Katy que busca cambio después de las escuchas te atrapa totalmente y me parece espectacular esperar que para el siguiente mantenga este cambio que para mi muestra más madures por parte de ella Expand
  31. Dec 27, 2019
    10
    It's amazing! i loved this album so much, changed my life, thank you katy perry
  32. Dec 28, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Eu amei esse álbum, é o meu favorito, faixas que me tocaram profundamente Expand
  33. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    There besttttttttttttttttt albummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm everrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
  34. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    a good and mature album, with perfect leters in your musics. congrats perry
  35. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Excelente disco, infravalorado pero con el tiempo mucha gente ha aprendido a apreciarlo
  36. Jan 11, 2020
    10
    Obra bem à frente de seu tempo, com espaços bem demarcados, preenchidos e um sabor levemente futurista. Fabuloso!
  37. Jan 16, 2020
    10
    Acho que foi a forma mais madura e inteligente espelhada em um álbum! Ela aborda temas atuais, fortes críticas, como: - política (chined to the rhythm)
    - sexualização da mulher perante a sociedade machista (bon appetit)
    - poder que o ser humano tem (hey hey hey e power) - e milhões de sensações e críticas sobre a sociedade que nenhuma artista se quer ter e coragem de trazer em forma de
    Acho que foi a forma mais madura e inteligente espelhada em um álbum! Ela aborda temas atuais, fortes críticas, como: - política (chined to the rhythm)
    - sexualização da mulher perante a sociedade machista (bon appetit)
    - poder que o ser humano tem (hey hey hey e power)
    - e milhões de sensações e críticas sobre a sociedade que nenhuma artista se quer ter e coragem de trazer em forma de álbum!
    Ela fez algo completo e a obra é injustiçada, isso porque a bancada de machistas não gostaram do que viram de cara e não avaliaram corretamente o trabalho por ranço!
    Katy Perry faz tudo perfeitamente e ela vai dar a volta por cima nesse site com críticas chinfrin, bjs e muito obrigado ❤️
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  38. Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This album is way ahead of it's time and only got hate cause she got political and chopped off her hair.
  39. Jan 24, 2020
    10
    Álbum mais pessoas da Katy Perry, com letras tocantes e produção impecável.
  40. Mar 29, 2020
    10
    El álbum muestra un pop futurista donde narra historias y muestra ese arte en las letras y en la producción muy bien trabajada lo mal es que mucha gente no supo aprovechar este álbum
  41. Jan 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es muy buen álbum sus hermosas letras, sus sonidos tan nuevos, encantadores. Witness un álbum profundo de la princesa del pop. Expand
  42. Jan 30, 2020
    10
    people will love it in 10 years. we’re just not ready yet. mark my words...
  43. Feb 14, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Por mais que os singles Bon Appetit é Swish swish não tenham uma boa relação com a messagem do álbum, é errôneo chamar witness de fracasso ou de ruim. Ao longo do álbum, as batidas tristes e transcendentais são um tom reflexivo e novo, tanto a sonoridade da Katy como a sonoridade da indústria. Um álbum politizado, reflexivo e humano, que deveria ter sido bem mais valorizado. Expand
  44. Jul 27, 2020
    10
    Excellent album! my favorite > swish swish, bon appetit, roulette and pendulum.
  45. Mar 27, 2020
    10
    every song of this album is a masterpiece and i’m being totally objective .
  46. Mar 27, 2020
    10
    I truly love this album but the singles didn't give justification to what the album is about to give us. The maturity is in, the production, the message and the overall experience are just satisfactory.
  47. Apr 1, 2020
    10
    This album really gives us a deeper insight into Katy's mind in the past few years. It is criminally underrated and is one of her best records to date. It explores lose, sexuality and coming out of a depressive part of her life as well as having heavy political messages. The singles did not do this album justice. It deserves a higher rating and much more respect.
  48. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    No sé porque dicen que es un mal álbum, cuando realmente está lleno de letras y sonidos muy diferentes. Mágico y maduro.
  49. Jul 23, 2020
    10
    The best album of katy, all tracks are different, Chained to the rhythm is so good, then bon appetit was good, but Migos, Migos is the problem with bon appetit, well, swish swish smash hit and roulette the lost single
  50. May 26, 2020
    10
    Es un álbum muy bueno con excelente contenido, lástima que la gente no se de cuenta.
  51. May 29, 2020
    10
    Incrível, álbum conceituado e repleto de críticas sociais. Um álbum necessário.
  52. Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Underrated masterpiece. Katy made an amazing album with different sounds. Witness,Save as draft and Chained to the rhythm are the best songs in this album. Miss Katy, you deserve more with this album.
  53. Aug 15, 2020
    10
    Este album esta muy infravalorado,katy perry a traves del tiempo ha demostrado lo versatil que es.
  54. May 30, 2020
    10
    Love. Katy Perry is Amazing singer. She's funny, creative, happy, sexy and power woman. She's fantastic and evolved talent!
  55. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Это один из величайших альбомов нашего времени, певица всегда радует лирикой и думаю он недооценен
  56. Jun 2, 2020
    10
    Hinário incompreendido. Álbum incrível, além do seu tempo, com músicas marcantes que nos fazem refletir bastante.
  57. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Com Witness, Katy buscou através da sonoridade de cada música, novos caminhos, o que resultou no álbum mais diferente de sua carreira. Embora não tenha sido um grande destaque comercial foi um enorme salto na carreira de Katy, agora não colocando ela apenas como uma pop star, e sim, como uma artista de verdade. Witness, Déjà Vu, Power, Miss You More, Chained To The Rhythm, Swish Swish,Com Witness, Katy buscou através da sonoridade de cada música, novos caminhos, o que resultou no álbum mais diferente de sua carreira. Embora não tenha sido um grande destaque comercial foi um enorme salto na carreira de Katy, agora não colocando ela apenas como uma pop star, e sim, como uma artista de verdade. Witness, Déjà Vu, Power, Miss You More, Chained To The Rhythm, Swish Swish, Save As Draft, Pendulum, Into Me You See e Dance With The Devil são os destaques, lirica e sonoramente, do álbum. Expand
  58. Jun 16, 2020
    10
    This record is one of the best of katy perry, she show us how make a social and magical record. She go out of the loop of being #1 and she give us a incredible record
  59. Jun 20, 2020
    10
    the album showcases a more vulnerable side to katy and it was so underappreciated
  60. Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Un álbum totalmente infravalorado, que nos muestra a una nueva Katy, con tonos diferentes lo que marca una evolución en ella.
  61. Sep 19, 2020
    10
    One of the best albums ever by the queen Katy Perry. I love it, the songs are all perfect, I love them all!!!!
  62. Jul 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Muy buen álbum suena muy bien tiene grandes canciones que me encantaron esculpido por la crítica pero alabado por mi Expand
  63. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Witness has not aged well. In fact, it hasn’t aged at all. The milk was not left to sour in the sun, we were sold it sour: spoiled, undrinkable milk that makes our coffee taste like ****
    But is this really the end of Katy Perry as an iconic pop entity? No. Absolutely not. Already, she has sprung back into action with the better-than-good Never Really Over and appears to be back on semi-top
    Witness has not aged well. In fact, it hasn’t aged at all. The milk was not left to sour in the sun, we were sold it sour: spoiled, undrinkable milk that makes our coffee taste like ****
    But is this really the end of Katy Perry as an iconic pop entity? No. Absolutely not. Already, she has sprung back into action with the better-than-good Never Really Over and appears to be back on semi-top form. I have everything crossed that 2019 will see one of the 21st century’s most prolific purveyors of pop back at number one in the charts and in our hearts once again.
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  64. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    It is good, maybe not the best of its year but it has good rhythms and lyrics! An underrated album, which undoubtedly deserved more by the public.
  65. Mar 19, 2021
    10
    Honestly it’s her best. Why people hate it for no reason? i don’t know but it’s honestly so raw and fun Ugh i love it
  66. Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Um álbum incrivelmente perfeito, sonoridade impecável, letras tocantes e profundas, um álbum a frente de seu tempo, perfeito ❤️.
  67. Aug 13, 2020
    10
    Katy Perry shows all her vulnerability on this incredible album. tracks that talk about politics and women's empowerment only enrich the album. without a doubt one of the best albums of Katy Perry.
  68. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this album is perfect and only my opinion matters, besides showing a more mature and true side of katy Expand
  69. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    The album is very good, it shows its personal side, besides that the tracks teleport you to the reality of today, excellent album
  70. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    An album so underrated, this pop is electric, different and the sounds of all the albums have the same vibes. Every song has a deep message, and finally, the lyrics are amazing. This album transports you to another dimension. Very great job Katy! Congratulations. For me, the album of the 2017.
  71. Aug 13, 2020
    10
    Este álbum en mi opinión muy personal, ya que todos sabemos lo que pasó en ese momento tiene canciones muy buenas LO AMO
  72. Jul 25, 2020
    10
    With this album we can find out a Katy Perry more mature. Amazing songs ! I love all of them.
  73. Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. witness is such a great album, people dosen't hate it because it's bad but because they hate Katy pixie cut Expand
  74. Jul 27, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I don't know why people hate this album so much.This is one of the best album I've ever heard ❤ Expand
  75. Jul 29, 2020
    10
    Witness is a very good album. It is a disc with a lot of content, Katy explores a very interesting concept for the album. Despite being very different from what Katy has done, "Witness" manages to be one of her best works. The album is cohesing, has a lot ofWitness is a very good album. It is a disc with a lot of content, Katy explores a very interesting concept for the album. DespiteWitness is a very good album. It is a disc with a lot of content, Katy explores a very interesting concept for the album. Despite being very different from what Katy has done, "Witness" manages to be one of her best works. The album is cohesing, has a lot ofWitness is a very good album. It is a disc with a lot of content, Katy explores a very interesting concept for the album. Despite being very different from what Katy has done, "Witness" manages to be one of her best works. The album is cohesing, has a lot of quality and a very giant concept. I highlight: 'Roulette', 'Bigger Than Me', 'Chained To The Rhythm', 'Déjà Vú' and other tracks from this wonderful album. quality and a very giant concept. I highlight: 'Roulette', 'Bigger Than Me', 'Chained To The Rhythm', 'Déjà Vú' and other tracks from this wonderful album. Expand
  76. Jul 30, 2020
    10
    Honestly This Album Is The Best one released in 2017. Katy Perry Tries To Bring Message To Her Fans And She suceed
  77. Aug 1, 2020
    10
    Katy shows her versatility and capacity to create great pop music in many different ways, with lyrics that make you question your self and your surroundings. Would suggest listening to the whole record and paying attention to all the details she has thoughtfully implemented in this record
  78. Aug 13, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I think the album is her most vulnerable and authentic creation out of the 4 albums. Expand
  79. Aug 13, 2020
    10
    just amazing. the best compositions of katy perry career, completely underrated.
  80. Aug 13, 2020
    10
    Um álbum totalmente a frente do seu tempo, incompreendido pela mídias e seus fã. Com o passar dos anos ele terá o reconhecimento que deve, Katy Perry como sempre muito boa no seu trabalho.
  81. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    An extremely underrated album, Katy didn't deserved to be trashed because of this.
  82. Aug 15, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es un Album muy genial, Chained to the Rhythm se refiere la realidad de los cambios hecho por los politicos, me encanto porque Katy dice toda la verdad contra el Gobierno. Su Album tienen bonitas canciones de amor. Katy es bella y hermosa. Witness es la luz del publico que dice la verdad de todo. Compren Witness porque es un album mas arte que esta contra la politica. Expand
  83. Aug 23, 2020
    10
    FUTURISTA, FUTURIST ÁLBUM
    Great álbum, in lyric, rhythim, is how Look 2020, My apressure in the rhythim people
  84. Aug 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Arriesgado y criticado, para muchos su derrota, para pocos como yo. La magnífica explosión de sentimientos y la alza de voz que nadie quiso escuchar, pero fue necesario gritar. Expand
  85. Aug 24, 2020
    10
    El álbum más infravalorado de su carrera, la misma crítica se contradice comparándolo con sus anteriores trabajos discográficos.
    No hay nada malo en éste disco.
  86. Aug 24, 2020
    10
    She lost the #1, of course. But we can see now a lot of KatyCats stayed. "Katy, the Pin̄ara" is just for the old and broken mídia.
  87. Aug 25, 2020
    10
    The way Witness by Katy Perry got so much hate when it's actually her best work. I'm never forgiving locals.
  88. Aug 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. excellent album I will open her heart with us showing everything she feels we should be proud of her for such a good job. good lyrics and good sound. We true fans should understand if you support your artist, well she will be with her at this time, and those who should not shut up and just say nothing !! for me it's a 100 for katy perry Expand
  89. Aug 25, 2020
    10
    I don't have much to say, I just think you should pay more attention to the message that this album conveys !! undoubtedly the most mature of Katy Perry
  90. Aug 25, 2020
    10
    Witness is a electropop album full of incredible lyrics, sounds and production. She experiment a lot with this album, and it was underrated because her haircut
  91. Sep 2, 2020
    10
    Witness é um álbum incrível Realmente injustiçado pela crítica e pelos fãs Mais eu amo
  92. Aug 25, 2020
    10
    Love this, perry really showed us the new one with this album ❤️ It’s perfect
  93. Aug 25, 2020
    10
    Love it Love it Love it Love it Love it Love it Love it Love it Love it Love it Love it Love it Love it Love it Love it Love it Is amazing the way KATY REINVENTED HERSELF in this ALBUM
  94. Aug 26, 2020
    10
    Reflexivo. Envolvente. Atemporal. Necessário. Dançante. Perfeito. Witness entrega uma fase da Katy Perry em seu melhor potencial de crítica.
  95. Aug 26, 2020
    10
    Witness is an incredible album that critics were unable to appreciate. Brings creativity and messages from Katy.Amazing!
  96. Aug 26, 2020
    10
    Very underrated album with so much potential, Perry really tried a different route with her music by going experimental and got unfairly criticized for it
  97. Aug 27, 2020
    10
    Sempre entregando os melhores trabalhos, album injustiçado que deveria ter mais reconhecimento
  98. Aug 27, 2020
    10
    Um álbum cheio de músicas excelentes, inspiradoras, e com uma mensagem por trás. Katy Perry apostou em algo novo e nos surpreendeu com sua capacidade de cantar vários estilos diferentes.
  99. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    em seu quarto álbum de estúdio Katy traz uma nova perspectiva: o pop com proposito. O álbum experimenta uma sonoridade diferente mas não deixa de ter o toque do pop marcante de Katy. Justice for Roulette !
  100. Aug 27, 2020
    10
    I really love love this album it’s so amazing. Thanh you so mucho Katy! :)
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 20
  2. Negative: 2 out of 20
  1. 75
    While it's certainly missing any form of coherency, Witness does feel like you're growing with Perry - going on this journey that's helped her find new ground and a reinvigorated appreciation for all walks of the pop music spectrum.
  2. Jul 6, 2017
    70
    While she may have slipped down the pecking order, Witness proves she’s still a more interesting pop star than she’s often given credit for.
  3. Jun 28, 2017
    50
    It’s a real shame Witness has come out as a bit of a disjointed mess, as there’s a decent record somewhere in there, but it gets lost in the fog of endless guest productions and co-writes that miss the point entirely.