The madcap Williams has never been better, and Gellar's performance is a magnificently winning mixture of quiet desperation, mounting rage and wistful yearning.
Williams' still-manic energy remains fun to watch; the script has its moments; and the cast is good. If the series doesn't keep it real, it could develop into something more consistently enjoyable.
The show swings from bizarrely hilarious to sweet and sentimental often, which can be jarring at times but hopefully in later episodes the show won't try so hard to prove that it can show both sides of the coin. Moderation is key.
When you combine Buffy Freakin' Summers, more commonly known as Sarah Michelle Gellar, with Academy Award winner Robin Williams, aka one of the greatest comedic icons of all time, it's a recipe for success.
The talented cast and upbeat pilot work in the series' favor, but if the half-hour is to be more than a platform for Williams' improv, the story will have to go deeper. And make us care.
