“space force” provides some laughs, but its uneven blend of satire and earnestness do not go well together

Review of Netflix’s Space Force:

Greg Daniels and Steve Carell are finally reunited after the many years since the Office conclusion! This time it’s with Netflix, and the project is called Space Force. The cast shines, especially Carell, and all-in-all, there is plenty of laughs to go around, but sadly, it is a bit of a tonal mess. It is about General Mark Baird (Carell), who after being appointed to four-star level, is asked to head a new task force dubbed Space Force, in charge of getting U.S. boots back on the moon. This second round of buffoonish fun for Daniels and Carell succeeds in many places, and at times, it can be absolutely hilarious, but generally, it is an uneven blend of satire and earnestness. The satirical bite occasionally works, with Daniels poking fun at the leaders of the United States today, but the show doesn’t quite know what it wants to be, which is disappointing. John Malkovich also takes a starring role, and is most likely one of the best parts in the entire series. Besides Malkovich, Ben Schwartz chimes in, who voiced Sonic earlier in the year, and so does superb comedian Jimmy O. Yang. Believe me, I was pumped out of my mind for this star-studded collaboration, and I am sad to say that it wasn’t nearly as good as expected. However, despite all its flaws, the blockbuster-worthy special effects should earn a mention, with some truly dazzling CGI. If you are looking for some truly dumb laughs, or you don’t have enough Steve Carell in your life, this is the series for you. However, if you want something that knows what it is, turn the other way.

Should you Binge, Browse or Skip?

Space Force’s cast and special effects shine, along with some terrific laughs along the way, but it’s dragged down by abrupt tonal shifts and the occasional joke that really doesn’t land. I would say…SKIP IT