Of all short -term TV -EMISSIES JAK LORE that have been canceled pretty early and abruptly after several seasons (like Controversial-IC "The United States of Al" Or "B positive"), the most hurt Oscar of the "book" by FBO Max. Obviously, it is more than a lighter if you are a longtime fan of the Italian-American leadership of the show, comedian Sebastian Maniskalco (his early stand-up specials are stone cold grass that deservedly made a megastric in show business), but even if you are not a "book".

First of all, it was not lukewarm television like most of his productions (usually broadcast on CBS), but a show specifically made for streaming (similar to the "method" of the Netflix "Commission" TV, which is far better than most of his post-"theory of Big Bang"). Only this gave the half -hour comedy a different feeling and allowed him to bloom in a playground with less restrictions. The series needed extended freedom because of its theme and gray characters, which were immersed in the chaotic, destructive and brutal world gambling world. This meant that the "book" was full of curse, blackmail, physical violence and broken families that became victims of this uncertain and addiction to life.

Bookie followed the little veteran in Los Angeles, Bani, Danny (Maniscalco) and his friend Ray (Omar Dorsey), a washed footballer and muscles in the operation, as they fought to survive the upcoming legalization of sports gambling in California. The gentle chemistry of the duo was what the show really relied on because it followed them on very long car rides to meet degenerate gamblers and various losers (Including Charlie Sheen, appropriate playing cards in rehabilitation) to get the money they owe them.

Although Maniskalco is not necessarily multifaceted when it comes to his acting (his small role as a gangster in the "Irish" was more silly than intimidation), the display of this old school and an arrogant man suits him as a glove. In fact, he surely let his stage person enter Danny at times, which creators Lore and Nick Bacay actually greeted them when they were short of jokes. In an interview in 2024 with DiversityBakay recalled: "He missed us. Sometimes we'll ask for it when we find ourselves in trouble. Be like," Hey Badi, we didn't get anything here! "

Overall, however, "Bookie" was undoubtedly a team effort that worked thanks to its stall team (including Jorge Garcia, Vanessa Ferrlito, Rob Cordri and Andrea Anders in repeated roles), a strong writing and a sensitive theme that is in great mind. Of course, everything was a little excessive and played for laughter (after all, it's a series of Jacques Lor), but in a way that felt naturally intriguing and funny at the same time. However, despite that Good critical reception and grateful viewership, hBO maximum unreserved Canceled "Book" After two seasons. Probably, his grades were not strong enough to deserve his sequel, but with so little promotion and marketing, it is no surprise that the show has passed a great deal of insufficient and failed to land on more people's radars. If I was not a huge fan of Maniscalco, I wouldn't know that the series existed.

It is a shame because Lore's projects tend to grow up in viewership (and sometimes of quality) the longer they will continue, but the "books" has been rejected after only 16 episodes. I guess we will never know if it may be another Lorre Classic or not.