Ep 1. Atlanta
- October 2, 2016
- 20 min
Kevin Hart Presents: Hart of the City season 1 episode 1 introduces us to the concept of the show where Kevin Hart travels to different cities and explores the local stand-up comedy culture. The first episode is set in Atlanta, and we see Kevin Hart meeting with local comedians as he looks for the best talent in the city.
The episode opens with Kevin Hart introducing the show and explaining how he wants to showcase the emerging talent in the comedy scene all over the country. He then takes us to Atlanta, where we see him interacting with local comedians on the streets. He meets with different performers from different backgrounds who have different styles of comedy. Kevin Hart is very excited about Atlanta because he has heard a lot about the city's comedy culture.
Kevin then drives around the city with his team to check out the local comedy clubs and the various emerging comedians who perform there. He visits different venues, including The Laughing Skull Lounge, and we see him laughing and enjoying the performances of the local talent. Kevin Hart also talks to some of the comedians who perform and tries to understand their journey, their inspirations, and challenges they face.
He then meets with another comic who is well established in the scene, a comedian named Mario Tory. Kevin talks to Mario about his journey as a comedian and how he is helping other comedians in the city. We also get to see some of Tory's performances, and we can understand why Kevin is impressed with him.
Next, we are shown a montage of various performers' acts. These are emerging comedians who have participated in an open-mic competition that the show has set up. We see a variety of styles of comedy and different perspectives. Some of the stand-up comedians are hilarious, while others deliver social commentary. Through this montage, we begin to get a sense of the different talents in the city.
After this, Kevin Hart visits the home of one of the comedians, a woman named Jenny Jennings. Jenny was a former substitute teacher who now performs in comedy clubs and bars in Atlanta. Kevin gets to know her better and discovers how she balances her work as a comedian with her role as a wife and mother. We also get to see her perform, and her set is a relatable and funny commentary on motherhood.
Finally, the episode concludes with Kevin Hart returning to The Laughing Skull Lounge to host a showcase featuring some of the comedians he has met in the city. We see the comedians perform, and the audience is laughing and enjoying themselves. Kevin Hart then goes on stage and thanks all the comedians who participated in the show and commends them for their talent.
In conclusion, Kevin Hart Presents: Hart of the City season 1 episode 1 - Atlanta, is an entertaining and insightful look at the city's comedy scene. We get to see the diverse range of talents and styles of comedy and how comedians are working hard to make it in the industry. Kevin Hart's infectious enthusiasm and humor make the show even more enjoyable, and we are left anticipating the next episode.