Ricocheting wildly between more sophomoric comedic beats and deeper character study,The Righteous Gemstonesis arguablyDanny McBrides masterpiece.
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In a rare turn,McBride functions almost as the “Straight Man” in this series.
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Hes everything Gamby isnt.
Neal Gamby, for maybe the first time in his life, is hungry to prove himself.
Russell could be a soap opera villain far easier than he could be a reliable high school principal.
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But rest assured, he doesn’t mind being a little life-threatening.
The dynamic between Gamby and Russell is immediately hostile and turns to 11.
It only serves to emphasize the chemistry and clear trust between McBride and Goggins.
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Most other characters serve as a more grounded juxtaposition to the excessive menace of the parallel protagonists.
Naturally, Gamby and Russell have alternate work friends, largely to make each other jealous.
To the viewers' benefit!
It’s the most unapologetic of McBride’s shows and a bromance heavy on romance honestly for the ages.
