Round Two: 2 Broke Girls

2 Broke Girls: Season 1, Episode 2 “And the Break-Up Scene” (B+)

I’m delighted to report that this show’s second offering is just as pleasantly surprising and funny as its first, and stars Kat Dennings and Beth Behrs are working together marvelously. For every even semi-stupid thing anyone else says, Max has a retort ready, and for every sarcastic remark Max makes, Caroline has a sunny response sure to piss Max off even more. Max’s best line to Caroline was “When in doubt, I’m always mocking you,” though “You’re like a night light, you’re so blond.” The presence of the horse in the backyard is still a bit literal, but I’m impressed to note that it still produces entertaining scenes that are seriously hilarious. Max’s “Chanel number two” crack plus the lack of any water was terrific, and the show is even able to pull off the over-the-top rich character for whom Max babysits. Max’s ability to get drunk Caroline to sign an agreement was brilliant, and I think they’re going to end having a blast living together, or at least we audience members will. All of the diner humor isn’t getting old either, making both home and the workplace pleasant places to be. Robbie’s inability to comprehend that Max was serious about the breakup did one of the most productive things this show has in its cannon: insert dumb people into Max’s life so she can make fun of them. I’m happy that episode two didn’t disappoint, and so far this show ranks as my favorite new comedy of the fall.