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I finished watching "Horace and Pete" and while this won't be true for everyone I think this is probably the best piece of television you can see right now. It's a show written and directed by Louis C.K. (you can get it on his website). It's slow, cerebral, raw and real; balancing somewhere between drama and a dark comedy. It looks more like a stage play than a classic TV show and it's unapologetic about it (or anything else for that matter). It kinda feels like the story that Luis C.K. really wanted to tell, he thought it was worth telling and he really didn't care that much if people like it. "Horace and Pete" is not easy to watch but I loved every minute of it. If you're in a mood for a TV Shows that stands out and requires a bit more of your attention "Horace and Pete" is exactly what the doctor ordered.
It's a real gem indeed. I would describe it almost like theater wrapped into a notion of a TV show. I saw an interview with C.K. and he pointed out that he wanted to create something of his own and completely disregard all the money making guidelines of TV at this time. You can certainly feel that every minute you watch it. Then again, I am a fan of dark comedy and of Louis C.K.