- Network: NBC
- Series Premiere Date: Mar 21, 2012
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This eccentric romantic comedy deserves a chance to survive.
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It is snappy, and funny enough when it needs to be.
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This unexpectedly charming, well-cast romantic comedy from Tad Quill ("Scrubs," "Spin City") represents something rare enough on NBC: a half-hour whose appeal might conceivably extend beyond the cable-sized viewership of savagely smart but more insular series like "30 Rock" and "Community."
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Yes, they [Amanda Peet and David Walton] throw sparks, but it's more than that. The quick reparte and the presence of great secondary players is also a crucial part of the appeal.
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The humor has a light, convivial burble. [26 Mar 2012, p.45]
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Despite this highly unoriginal setup, NBC's midseason rom-com Bent has its charms--most of which come from the laid-back, likable lothario Pete.
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If the characters are not particularly original, neither do they come off as artificial. The dialogue is 75% banter, but it is crisp and tart, and the actors make even the ripostes you can predict sound spontaneous.
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It would be a mistake to count this scruffy little comedy out. It's really charming.
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Bent is the sort of funky offbeat comedy that grows on you, so watching more than one episode at a sitting turns out to be a good thing.
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There's a lot going on in Bent. A lot of absurdity, a lot of characters, and that vital thing, a lot of talent.
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Beneath all that witty repartee, the two main characters actually have some depth.
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Admittedly, the premise is a little fragile for syndication--who ever heard of a five-year remodel?--but Bent is so breezy as to sort of beg for more.
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The show misses its mark--but not by much and not in any objectionable way.
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Bent ends up being worth watching for the recurring grins it provides. Just don't expect to ever know what happens to any of its main characters.
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If the show lacks novelty, it's not without its appeal. The dialogue is unforced without being aimless, and there's fun to be had from a strong supporting cast.
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The show ambles along without getting viewers to particularly care about Alex or Pete. Without that requisite electricity, they're hollow, or just sad.
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You'd have more fun watching somebody put up drywall.
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Bent is not a terrible show but it's not particularly good either.
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Bent feels like a one-night stand where, in the morning, no one minds if you don't stay for breakfast.
Awards & Rankings
User score distribution:
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Positive: 12 out of 18
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Mixed: 1 out of 18
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Negative: 5 out of 18
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