I watched HBO Max's Rooster — and Steve Carell's character rules the roost in another great comedy series

Steve Carell returns to his comedy TV roots in the raw, funny new comedy series, Rooster. He's joined by an ensemble cast, making this an excellent weekend watch.

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  Steve Carell and Charly Clive have an excellent on-screen dynamic

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  Familiar supporting cast of great comedic actors

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  Tackles important themes and blends comedy and drama well

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  Great soundtrack

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  30-minute episodes mean it's a well-paced, easy weekend watch

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  I'm not a huge fan of the oversaturated cinematography; it's a choice

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  There are a few topical jokes that don't really land

I've really enjoyed following Steve Carell's career over the years. Whether it's his iconic role as Michael Scott on The Office or his much more serious performance as Alan Strauss in Hulu's The Patient, I've been consistently impressed by what he does.

In HBO Max's Rooster, Carell plays Greg Russo. He's ...