Curb fans hail Larry David as 'greatest of his generation' after season premiere
The final season of hit US sitcom Curb Your Enthusiasm is now airing in the UK. The acclaimed long-running series stars Larry David as a fictional version of himself and follows the amusing misadventures of the semi-retired Seinfeld creator as he struggles to navigate everyday life in Los Angeles.
Each episode sees Larry fall victim to a series of social faux pas in the series which has become iconic in the comedy world since its 2000 debut and is renowned for its improvised dialogue. For 24 years, Curb has combined Larry’s social awkwardness, politically incorrect behaviour and lack of filters to cultivate a hugely successful, beloved and hilarious satire on modern life.
In December, David released a statement announcing the new season of the HBO-produced comedy would be its last, writing: “As Curb comes to an end, I will now have the opportunity to finally shed this ‘Larry David’ persona and become the person God intended me to be – the thoughtful, kind, caring, considerate human being I was until I got derailed by portraying this malignant character.
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“And so ‘Larry David,’ I bid you farewell. Your misanthropy will not be missed. And for those of you who would like to get in touch with me, you can reach me at Doctors Without Borders.”
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Curb Your Enthusiasm season 12 premiered in the UK on Monday (February 5) in an episode that saw Larry head to Georgia to appear at the birthday party of a prominent businessman. It is broadcast exclusively on Sky Comedy in the UK, which is currently available in Sky’s February deal along with Netflix, Sky Stream and Superfast broadband for £39 a month.
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"And so 'Larry David,' I bid you farewell. Your misanthropy will not be missed," David said in a statement announcing Curb's endAlongside David, Curb Your Enthusiasm stars Cheryl Hines as Larry’s now-ex-wife Cheryl, Jeff Garlin as his manager Jeff, Susie Essman as Jeff’s wife Susie, J.B Smoove as his friend and roommate Leon and comedian Richard Lewis as Larry’s long-suffering friend and fictional version of himself. Throughout its decades-long run, the series has featured a host of A-list guest stars, including Vince Vaughn, Michael J. Fox, Christian Slater, Martin Scorsese, Jon Hamm and Ben Stiller.
Curb has been nominated for more than 50 Emmys and five Golden Globes and was awarded the 2003 Golden Globe for best TV comedy or musical. The latest season has earned some rave reviews, with The Guardian awarding it five stars and hailing David as “the very best in the business.”
Fans of the series have been equally impressed with the show’s swansong, flocking to social media to sing its praises following its debut episode. Writing on X, @Kelly_Duhh said: “In case y’all were wondering, Curb Your Enthusiasm is indeed still hilarious.”
@Like_Mike10 said: “The new Curb Your Enthusiasm is fantastic. Proper laugh out loud funny.”
@sethlking85 said: “Please never end this show… greatest thing to ever grace a television.”
@InRodWeTrust83 said: “I will forever love this show’s brilliance.”
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@bonelesschicken said: “Larry David will go down in history as quite possibly the greatest entertainer of his generation.”
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