Way too many writers trying to emulate a goofiness and sensibility of a bygone era. A giant line of famous faces and aspiring "comedy world people" scurrying to rub elbows with Mel Brooks. Or, at least the idea of Mel Brooks. Is it attempting to be transcendent and/or higher-budget satire? Is it absurdity for the sake of it? I think it's that so much is punching you squarely in your nose that there's no room for an organic laugh to find room between "Yeah, I get it" thoughts and wincing. What is the joke and where is the punchline? It's like watching "The Characters" which was like watching an hours-long cringe-worthy later-season sketch from Saturday Night Live. Then you have so much 4th wall breaking looking for like meta self-awareness? I wonder if the cast just felt dirty in between takes or obligated and trying too hard to keep the mood up.

I recently watched the first episode of "History of the World Part Two" with high expectations. Unfortunately, I found the episode to be quite disappointing due to the bad acting and poor writing. Despite my initial excitement, the lackluster performances and uninspired writing left me feeling underwhelmed. While I may give the series another chance with the second episode, based on my experience with the first episode, I am not hopeful that the quality will improve. I value strong performances and compelling writing, and "History of the World Part Two" failed to deliver on both fronts in its first outing.

I stopped halfway episode 4. Just no. Btw I’ve seen spaceballs in theaters and pissed in my pants. The time for this kind of show is long gone

Not entirely sure this works as a series. While the original was “episodic” or “sketches” each section was still in and out and on to the next time. Here it’s dipping in and out of various times/sketches and going back to them later. It doesn’t give the setting settle in and the act breaks are in weird places which also effects the joke momentum. I think another pass should have been taken on presentation before releasing this. It has funny bits and moments, the cast is overall great in all their varying roles but the bouncing back and forth makes it hard for the audience to connect to those roles. Especially with Nick Kroll and Ike Bairinholtz being the main actors in most segments while also being supporting players in the others it’s a lot of those 2.

Mel Brooks has a talent for blending humor and history, but unfortunately, this time around, it seems like he missed the mark. The lack of a cohesive structure with the out of order sequences seems more like a desperate attempt at humor rather than a clever way to tell a story. It's a shame because the film has so much potential. The jokes feel stale and often fall flat, leaving the audience with a forced smile instead of a genuine laugh. And while there are a few moments where the humor is on point, they are few and far between. One of the biggest issues with the film is its lack of direction. It seems like Brooks was trying to cram too many ideas and jokes into the film without a clear idea of how to tie them all together. As a result, the pacing is all over the place, making it difficult to stay engaged. It's disappointing to see such a talented cast go to waste in this film. The performances are lackluster, and the characters feel underdeveloped. With a little more time and effort, the characters could have been something special. Overall, "History of the World, Part II" is a missed opportunity. While it has its moments, they are too few and far between to make it worth recommending. It's a shame because there was so much potential for a clever and entertaining film. But, unfortunately, it falls short.