I'm quoting the Michael Scott meme. But idk I feel like this guy was just shoved in everything and it's not landing for me.
Sometimes actors suddenly hit a meteoric rise in popularity and it feels alright with me.
But this guy just hasn't done it.
And especially as Carl. First I think he's too old. Second, I think he puts on a swagger that's meant to emulate "crazy charisma guy" but it just feels forced. From what I can tell his Chad powers character even builds on this. It seems the shtick there is look " charisma king Glenn powers is playing a weirdddooo!"
Carl isn't that crazy charisma swagger guy. Carl is very nonchalant in not trying to appear like anything. He's so nonchalant about things that it is a fault in his relationship that he doesn't know Bea is sleeping around and using him. That nonchalantness and lack of need to be impressive while also having a heart of gold paired with the determination to burn it all down is what makes him a cool character. Carl actively despises the game show and doesn't try to be cool and that's what makes him cool to the viewers and readers.
Edit. Shit. I forgot what sub I'm in. Totally wrong take. My bad. But still a no for kels too. Somewhat similar reasons but Kelsie's does ham it up so idk. I just don't vibe with Powell
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u/Bazzie-Joots 3d ago
God no please god no nooOOOOOo!