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Wow! And I say that for a reason! This show is just so much different from anything that I have ever seen. Anything?! Yes, ANYTHING!

When watching the first episode, I was completely caught. And it was not only the story - which by the way is pretty interesting in itself - but more so on the way that this story is brought to film. It is namely shot in a very professional way - studio included - but with the real person as the main actor. And this is exactly what makes it special! Because the guy has totally no acting experience and he can't keep himself from smiling. It's like watching Seinfeld's Kramer playing Marlon Brando's role of Godfather!

So yes, it is in my opinion pretty amusing to the point of hilarious.

That a company like ComCast - with its valuable Peacock brand - is willing to experiment with content of this kind, deserves a thumbs up. But who in his right mind would have ever expected this to be so good. I mean... just watching the guy explaining how he is being screwed - literally actually - is an awesome experience to see.

And I hope that the actual mr. Goldman reads my review, because I want to give him credits for the most innovative tv format in a long time!

And the score? A well deserved 8.1/10, which results in an IMDb score of 8 stars!

I'm not sure how much the titular character is aware of what's happening, and it's hard to have sympathy for he comes across as quite an unlikeable egomaniac. For fans of obscure B-movies, he is essentially a Neil Breen type character, who is caught in the writers' and director's web. He thinks they are making an emmy-level documenatry while they essentially parody the recent spate of cheap Netflix true crime documentaries (e.g The Tinder Swindler). By largely allowing Paul T. Goldman to tell the story, and leaning into the more asburd elements of the story (e.g a psychic medium), they beging to reveal the embellishments and question if any of this really happened. In turn, this makes it much more honest than other so-called true crimes. Your enjoyment of the show will depend on whether you can tolerate the strange title character, and enjoy seeing a well-loved genre be torn apart.

I think the best word that can be used to describe Paul T. Goldman would be: Interesting. When I say that it is interesting, I do not mean that in a good way or a bad way. In fact, I don't know whether I loved the show or was disgusted by it. However, I will say that this show is very unique and unlike anything else you will see on TV, so that is a huge plus for the series. It is definitely out of the box, but if that is what you are in to you will most likely enjoy this show. I didn't know how to feel about the subject matter most of the time, but through it all, I still found myself intrigued and interested enough to keep watching till the very satisfying finale. This series has its flaws in my opinion, but overall I think that it is worth the watch due to how unique and innovative it is. There were times where I was even questioning if Paul T. Goldman was even a real guy or if he was just some famous actor in disguise pulling a prank, and honestly if that where true, that wouldn't have even been as surprising as some of the other plots in this show. With all this being said, all the mystery and ambiguity is what makes this show work and I think audiences will enjoy Paul T. Goldman if they give it a chance. (Also, what does the T in Paul T. Goldman stand for?)

I love the format of this show. There are so many layers to it and is the most interesting thing I've seen on TV in years. For all of the people saying this is parody; you're completely missing the point. This whole enterprise is bursting with sincerity. For a decade, Paul has been trying to get his stories told through a movie/series. The production team he is working with is making that happen for him, and presenting it in a truly fascinating spectacle. There's interviews with real parties involved, re-enactments written by Paul, real behind the scenes footage documenting this, and re-enactments of behind the scenes as Paul wants to tell it. This blending of storytelling is a warm welcome in the current landscape of mediocre unoriginality.

Having watched three episodes it was entertaining, though the main character gets more annoting as time goes on - I can see why his wives left him! It is next to impossible to tell what is real or not - maybe the whole show is one big spoof in which case I will be rather annoyed at the end.

Still I will keep watching though with guarded reservations. Its also not clear whether the movie in a movie concept is real or just something for the show - e..g will it see the light of day separately.

If it turns out that the whole show is fake then the lead character Paul deserves an Oscar for playing someone so gormless so well.

This is original and highly entertaining. The creators manage to balance out the self indulgent nature of Goldman, as well as the tragi-comédie of his life story. Despite this naive protagonist being horribly duped and taken advantage of, this is by and large a comedy. Am quite surprised by the relatively low rating here (I think many are taking it too seriously) and think it deserves more credit for a really enjoyable spin on true crime storytelling. While one can't help but laugh at the goofy Finkelman/Goldman throughout, he is certainly lovable enough to garner the necessary sympathy to convince the viewer to root for him. I found this far more entertaining than almost anything else on the major networks.

I've only watched 2 episodes so far, but I felt a need to see if anyone had similar feelings as I do. If you've ever seen the cult movie "The Room" written, directed and starring Tommy Wiseau, often referred to as the best, worst movie ever...this has that feel. This feels like everyone involved was highly aware of what the end product would end up being by having the title "character" Paul as the lead actor, if they kept this a straight series. They had the foresight to have a hybrid series/behind the scenes documentary, so the audience is in on the whole process of what this project is and how it came to be. I'm all here for it. They all look like they are having fun telling this crazy story and I can't look away for some reason. Kudos to all the actual actors in this.

What if Werner Herzog and Nathan Fielder had a child?

They would have named him Paul T. Goldman.

The line between real and fiction is a thin and blurry one, often crossing and blending together in various forms of media. In literature, for example, authors often take inspiration from real-life events and people, but then add their own imagination and creative twists to create a fictional story. In film and television, real-life events and people are often depicted in a fictionalized manner, blurring the line between fact and fiction even further. Thanks ChatGPT for providing 400 characters needed it to publish this review.

This guy is a real life Michael Scott. It reminds me of his he wrote screenplay of Michael Scarn. He's kooky but has an innocence to him that makes him likeable. His life is unbelievable sure, but mainly because of what he does and the choices he makes. The cast is unbelievable, and help make the story come to life. The way it all unfolds is creative and you get a real life behind the scenes as it's told. One of the most entertaining series I've watched in a long time and I haven't been this excited about a show since Tiger King. I binge watched it all in one night. Definitely worth your time.

This seems to be an interesting Vanity therapy project done in, as one reviewer put it, a most intriguing format. Also, had to stop watching after Episode 4. It went literally from fact to fiction and I wasn't in the mood for his fiction.

The more I get to know Mr. Goldman (NOT his real name), the more I understand why women who are legitimately looking for a long-term relationship don't go back for a second date. And why people who are looking for targets chose "this guy".

There are some excellent character actors in this limited series: W. Earl Brown (Tombstone), James Remar (Dexter), Dennis Haysbert (24, but you'll recognize him and his voice!), Christopher Stanley (Mad Men and tons of other shows), Paul Ben-Victor (In Plain Sight, Mad Men) and, Melinda McGraw (too many shows to list!) deserves all kinds of awards for putting up with "him"!

Goldman is childlike as he tells his story of seeking revenge and it shows many people trying to wrangle him to make this series successful in spite of himself. And it's actually a unique and fun format! Brilliant in hindsight,.

Goldman makes some major errors, but he still didn't deserve to be a victim of any kind. None of us do.

Goldman did something about it - and we can take some hints from him! (On how not to do things, if nothing else, including not to be an actor in your own autobiography.)

It is interesting on so many levels. Give it a go. Make your own decisions.

Paul T. Goldman is part Tommy Wiseau from "The Room," part Forrest Gump, a dash of Gene Wilder, a healthy dose of straight up "Florida Man," and all parts ridiculously funny.

His story never stops spiraling, from seriousness to absurdity and back again, like "Serial" meets "The Rehearsal." The more Paul tells us about his life, the less we believe him, and the harder we laugh and shake our heads.

While the show continually "zooms out" to the behind-the-scenes, and even behind-the-behind-the-scenes, for all its confusion it tells the story of a man who is so wildly unpredictable you can't take your eyes off him.

One of the few new shows that made me want ti rewatch episodes. I seriously hope there's another season. Who knows what zany adventure this guy is going to get into next.

I love the premise that a non-actor played the lead role about a story that actually happened to him in real life.

I do understand that It was probably a bit frustrating for the actors and the entire crew to work with someone with no acting experience. But, hey, who better to play the part than this quirky, gullible and real man? I found it refreshing!

The way the movie was put together is quite rare and I love rarities in life and in movies.

I have done some writing about things that have happened to me and if there isn't some sort of embellishment of a true story you might not grab the audience's attention as well. And, in my eyes, and my words, there is nothing wrong in embellishing.

Kudos to all the non-actors. Actors, director, and the rest of the entire crew for presenting something so quirky, unique and out of the ordinary!!

Jason Woliner does a wonderful job directing the spectacular train wreck that is Paul Finkelman's life. You root for him, you laugh, you feel sorry for him. Some of the best scenes are Woliner's, and the actors, expressions when getting "input" from Finkelman. Some of the saddest moments are the candid shots when the uber-lonely Finkelman appears to be hitting on the actresses in the series. You really do feel bad for the way Finkelman gets manipulated. But, true to his credo, he turns lemons into lemonade by getting his story both published and filmed. Finkelman is Borat, Forrest Gump, and Rudy, all rolled into a oddly lovable guy who punches above his weight class in this uniquely weird series. Totally worth watching.

I don't write reviews for movies or shows but I feel this one needs to be bumped up higher in people's watch lists. The editing is top notch and the story is a great lesson in understanding why facts and context matter! For those who quit the show a few episodes in, consider watching it all the way through!

Pasting 2 more times to beat the minimum character limit! 😀

I don't write reviews for movies or shows but I feel this one needs to be bumped up higher in people's watch lists. The editing is top notch and the story is a great lesson in understanding why facts and context matter!

I don't write reviews for movies or shows but I feel this one needs to be bumped up higher in people's watch lists. The editing is top notch and the story is a great lesson in understanding why facts and context matter!

As you keep watching, you start to realize that he is not always totally honest. Who doesn't embellish once in a while, but this is supposed to be a true story.

He is now writing detective novels based on himself and his story under the pseudonym Ryan Sinclair.

I hate to leave a bad review, but I am struggling to see the point of this show. I think Seth Rogan was just super baked when he got the raw footage, and thought he could turn it into something interesting.

The format is interesting, but you can see the raw pity on all the actor's faces in the 4th wall breaks. I would feel for this man, if i felt i could believe his story is 100% the truth, but he has already admitted to embellishing by the 2nd episode.

Was I laughing at him, or with him? Honestly, it doesn't matter. I was laughing.

Likewise, I mentally heard the musics from Curb Your Enthusiasm, and a for minute or two I thought Paul was Timothy "Speed" Levitch. Then after another moment of anger that this wasn't a Cohen Brothers movie I cozied into my couch, and ended up binging the whole thing.

Is it real, not real? I'm confident it is real. No joke I got scammed by a woman, not to his extent, but man it got weird.

This is essentially a meta true crime reenactment starring many of the people who were initially involved. Part of which is Paul T Goldman putting together his story.