The 4 episodes previewed from this six-episode anthology showcase quite a lot of tones and, because of the in-and-out requirement, the flexibility to draw attention-grabbing actors. The writing, nevertheless, feels significantly weak, making an attempt to inform small-scale tales that seize society falling aside whereas often specializing in a pair of characters thrown collectively in some peculiar approach.
After that, these tales supply a combined bag, each qualitatively and stylistically. Parker Posey and Jillian Bell star in an hour that traps a self-absorbed enterprise proprietor and her worker in a weird time loop — simply the weakest of the bunch, feeling as if it parachuted in from but one other universe. It is as if somebody mentioned zombie tales aren’t overdone sufficient, let’s toss in additional overused sci-fi time-bending conceits for good measure.
Charitably, “Tales of the Strolling Useless” is simply one other method to kindle the flame till the flagship program begins its closing march in October.
With a world of tales from which to decide on, in success it could be easy sufficient for these “Tales” to rise once more. Nonetheless, introduced with boundless potentialities, this opening salvo serves as an uninspired addition to a franchise whose progeny — each too typically and considerably paradoxically — have simply appeared to mindlessly observe the group.
“Tales of the Strolling Useless” premieres Aug. 14 at 9 p.m. ET on AMC and AMC+.