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Web series have become part of daily life, so finding one that has you glued to your computer or mobile screen and gets you to hit the "next" button as soon as an episode it's ended, it's rare.
However, "Keith Broke His Leg" is one of those rare shows.
However, "Keith Broke His Leg" is one of those rare shows.
The show was nominated in 2016 for seven ISA (Indie Series Awards) and won two of them: one for Best Comedy and Best Lead Actor in a Comedy.
Keith Broke His Leg is the brainchild of Keith Powell, the actor, best known for his role as "Toofer" in one of our all-time favourite TV series: 30 Rock.
Starting with a funk-soul soundtrack that reminded us of the 70s legendary show Starsky & Hutch, in Keith Broke His Leg we see the semi-autobiographical story of a man who has to learn to view and confront himself and everyday life in a different way due to his debilitated broken leg.
Written, acted and directed by Keith Powell himself, the ten episodes take inspiration from shows like Mad Men giving each episode its own individual story and a particular message while the writing stays lighthearted and fun.
It contains hilarious scenes where we couldn't help but burst out laughing (check out "Baller" or "Soup" and you'll understand), but amongst the many comic moments, there are also flashes aimed at self-reflection, particularly of how we view or address stereotypes and other social movements.
Keith Broke His Leg is the brainchild of Keith Powell, the actor, best known for his role as "Toofer" in one of our all-time favourite TV series: 30 Rock.
Starting with a funk-soul soundtrack that reminded us of the 70s legendary show Starsky & Hutch, in Keith Broke His Leg we see the semi-autobiographical story of a man who has to learn to view and confront himself and everyday life in a different way due to his debilitated broken leg.
Written, acted and directed by Keith Powell himself, the ten episodes take inspiration from shows like Mad Men giving each episode its own individual story and a particular message while the writing stays lighthearted and fun.
It contains hilarious scenes where we couldn't help but burst out laughing (check out "Baller" or "Soup" and you'll understand), but amongst the many comic moments, there are also flashes aimed at self-reflection, particularly of how we view or address stereotypes and other social movements.
Photo credit: Get Broken
The pace is a beautiful contrast of dry humour dialogues and awkward silences that reminded us of those found in "Louie" and a special note has to go to Keith's real-life wife, Jill Knox, who plays Keith's wife in the series.
We adored her and not only because of her infectious laughter. The two have a natural chemistry that translates well from real life to the camera and often creates scenes that are positively funny - take for example the opening scene in "Soup" - simply because they are so embedded in the lives of anyone enlisted in the "married" club.
Keith Broke His Leg was very enjoyable and we cannot wait for series two.
Check out all of the episodes at getbroken.com and tell us what you think in the comments below.
We adored her and not only because of her infectious laughter. The two have a natural chemistry that translates well from real life to the camera and often creates scenes that are positively funny - take for example the opening scene in "Soup" - simply because they are so embedded in the lives of anyone enlisted in the "married" club.
Keith Broke His Leg was very enjoyable and we cannot wait for series two.
Check out all of the episodes at getbroken.com and tell us what you think in the comments below.
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