Because it is dark, it is funny and it leaves you thinking. And when it has a point to make, it hits the mark.
Because watching an episode is like sitting down to take a journey, and you never know where you are going to end up.
Because there are many layers of meaning, and it rewards repeated viewings.
Because there’s a profound sense of longing in the lead character that is powerfully sad.
Because the show offers a brutally honest look at unrequited love. Painful. Remarkable.
Because of Louie’s relationship with his two daughters.
Because the lead character is frequently presented in a less than flattering light. But, it doesn’t matter. We still like him. [9.00]