Already the most unflinchingly autobiographical dramedy ever to grace the half hour format, with this season MARON has transcended from mere diverting entertainment to sheer art. Surreal sidetrips accent one man's journey from oblivion to back to the land of nerve **** sobriety, under the sure hand of someone who's made the trip firsthand.

Maron on a whole never really did much for me, it was entertaining enough to watch, but it's a slow burner, it took 2 and a half seasons to get some buzz and real laughs going. That said, I love Marc's comedy and podcasting work, but the show felt a bit too narcisstic, ego-filled and meta-showbiz to really enjoy watching. i.e. We get that you are a successful comedian, hence the show sharing your name, so now what? However, the end of the 3rd season and the final season of Maron is actually quite brilliant and beautiful. The drama, raw human connection and vulnerability outshine the laughs here but that is totally okay. I think Marc did an incredible job at channeling his addiction and recovery into something refreshing for the fictionalized-Maron to work through. I mean he went step-by-step, only someone who has walked the walk can portray active addiction and the ego-crushing humility and recovery that follows with such honesty and irreverence. I get it, I mean this hit so close to home, it was incredibly discomforting to watch, in a very very good way. Maybe you had to have been there to really connect with this season, but I think he nailed it. Way to end on a high note Marc. I also thought it interesting that although recovering from opiates, Marc continued to identify as an alcoholic and go to AA meetings, rather than NA, but it makes sense given his history. p.s. I have never written a review before, but seeing as the only other User Review was a paltry "2" for this season, I just had to share, especially since Marc really isn't that bad of an actor.