Nobodies

[A] clever comedy.

Its themes are hardly revelations: Hollywood’s hierarchy is a cruel beast; executives are high-strung divas one tantrum away from a deep vein thrombosis; parking in L.A. is hard. But it’s still decent fun to watch the trio throw pebbles in the Narcissus reflecting pool of fame, and enjoy the tiny splash.

The series could live on its ample supply of good jokes alone, if only the nobodies were properly elevated in a story meant to be about them. Nobodies should be the platform for these three to shine, but they end up ceding the spotlight to their guests or, worse yet, merely the idea of their guests (with all that McCarthy talk).

Yeah, it’s amusing, but in a forgettable sort of way. Too much about it resembles too many other shows.

Nobodies is funny, and in a few specific details, it’s quite original. In others, it does unfortunately fit a template that seems difficult to escape in the current cutting-edge comedy scene. ... As it is, Nobodies could be easily confused with other shows on the same subject.

The first five episodes made available for review are underwhelming and under-achieving.

There is no joke in Nobodies so precious that the joke isn't repeated at least a half-dozen times. It's an uncomplicated show determined to uncomplicate itself further.