New Favorite Comedy: Why You Should Be Watching Weird Loners

I had the chance this weekend to catch up on Weird Loners, and it is quickly becoming my new favorite comedy. The cast is fabulous, and the writing is smart, funny, and endearing.

The show places itself in the same category as shows like New Girl, How I Met Your Mother, Friends, and Seinfeld. It’s about four very quirky, single people who are trying to find their way in the world and form meaningful connections. Single or not, it’s a story that anyone can relate to.

Weird Loners revolves around characters who are more complex than they may at first seem. Stosh, played by Zachary Knighton (Happy Endings, Parenthood), for example, is known for being a “womanizing pig,” yet he shows brief moments of goodness and loyalty to new friends (even if he does seem to always get something out of it). No matter how terrible some of his actions, he still manages to be a likeable character we can root for.

What draws all of the characters together is a fundamental need for community. By the end of Season 1 Episode 1, they all live in the same town home, in the company of new roommates. They are willing to help each other though they’ve only just met, whether it’s covering up for Caryn (Becki Newton, Ugly Betty, How I Met Your Mother) when her fiancé comes home to find Stosh in her kitchen, or simply offering an elaborate opportunity to say goodbye to a loved one.

The group is also willing to accept each others’ eccentricities early on. When Eric (Nate Torrence, Hello Ladies) offers to sing to Stosh in the shower like he used to do for his father, the expectation is for Stosh to be taken aback. Instead, though, Stosh lets him, and even sings along for a moment.

Zara (Meera Rohit Kumbhani) is probably the most eccentric, yet she finds her place quickly within the group, who doesn’t seem to be surprised by her offbeat comments or actions int he slightest. Despite being pretty heavily flawed characters, they all show an open-mindedness proves this show is more than just a funny comedy.

In addition to their open-minded willingness to help, the group also forms a community by finding a way to enjoy each others’ company. In perhaps the most cliche moment, they all stumble upon a wedding just after Caryn has broken things off with her fiance. They watch on, and in what becomes a hilarious bonding moment, they lip sync the ceremony just before crashing the wedding entirely.

Obviously, the show is full of funny moments, whether they come from witty banter or all out ridiculous slapstick (Stosh jumping from one balcony to another, injuring his manhood in the process; and Eric running toward Zara to tackle her, still believing she embodies her dead father). More than that, it’s clear the cast shares a natural chemistry that’s simply enjoyable to watch.

So, if you haven’t had the chance yet to watch Weird Loners, it’s time to catch up! And if you have, share your thoughts on the comedy in the comments below!

Weird Loners airs Tuesdays at 9:30/8:30c on FOX.

Ashley Bissette Sumerel

Ashley Bissette Sumerel is a television and film critic living in Wilmington, North Carolina. She is editor-in-chief of Tell-Tale TV as well as Eulalie Magazine. Ashley has also written for outlets such as Rolling Stone, Paste Magazine, and Insider. Ashley has been a member of the Critics Choice Association since 2017 and is a Rotten Tomatoes-approved critic. In addition to her work as an editor and critic, Ashley teaches Entertainment Journalism, Composition, and Literature at the University of North Carolina Wilmington.