So “Joe Pera Talks with You” continues to have the best of both worlds.
Sarah’s night in with some new friends has all the built-up anxiety and second guessing that comes with trying to make a good first impression. An episode on fire taps into a near-universal feeling of dual fear and awe that flames can bring out of you. If anything, through Joe, this is a show that uses a little of that anxiety to build some common ground. “Joe Pera Talks with You” isn’t here to deny those feelings or help you explain those away. Some of it comes from the knowledge and reflection that comes with approaching or passing retirement age.Ī lot of it comes from the feeling that the world is changing, regardless of what you can do to stop it. Part of that comes through relationships that get more serious with each passing date. It seems to be less about seeking out things to be fascinated with and more about figuring out the way to deal with the curiosities that inevitably come your way. The latest, ongoing Season 3 of “Joe Pera Talks with You” keeps adding to those outer layers. 'French Dispatch' and 'Last Night in Soho' Start to Lift Stagnant Specialty Box Office
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Those episodes also dug a little further into the idea that Joe’s singular enthusiasm isn’t designed to be a cure-all. Season 2 deepened the show’s surrounding roster, turning Joe’s relationship with fellow teacher Sarah (Jo Firestone) into something more than a passing crush.