We’re not entirely sure why, but automotive TV shows usually aren’t very good. Even if you ignore all the different Yelling Goatee Man Garage reality shows, you’re typically better off looking for a good show that happens to also include some cool cars, like Breaking Bad, than watching a show that’s more directly a car show.
However, that may change soon with the premiere of Tires on Netflix. As you can see in the trailer below, the show is centered on a character named Shane, played by comedian and incredibly short-lived Saturday Night Live cast member Shane Gillis. Shane works for his cousin. Will, played by Steve Gerben, recently inherited his late father’s chain of automotive repair shops, and things aren’t going well. Can Will turn his failing business around, or will Shane ruin everything?
It’s not exactly the most exciting premise, but it works. What’s going to be much more important is the writing and acting. The good news is Stavros Halkias is also part of the cast, which definitely gives us a lot more confidence that the show will be legitimately funny.
The trailer makes the show look promising, and Netflix has already renewed it for a second season—another promising sign.
The cast lineup includes other phenomenal talents such as Chris O’Connor and Kilah Fox, ensuring diverse comedic performances throughout the series.
The six episodes dropped today on Netflix. It seems like the platform has enough faith in it to greenlight another season already. At the very least, it’s worth giving the trailer a watch. And if you have Netflix, try out a couple of episodes; you might find yourself invested in Shane’s misadventures and Will’s quest to save his father’s legacy.
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