Nick Offerman's terrifyingly unstable and dangerous Devs character proves comedic actors can be effective in dramas

The Ringer

Offerman joins Better Call Saul's Bob Odenkirk as comedic actors who can succeed at dramatic acting in Peak TV series. "While Offerman isn’t known for dramatic roles, it’s his ability to command your attention and put you in a trance-like state—even when he’s playing someone who isn’t remotely likable—that makes Forest’s command over his employees seem so authentic," says Miles Surrey. "The people working on the Devs team genuinely believe in their work and seem willing to do anything for Forest’s approval; you get the feeling that most of them, if asked by their CEO, would jump off a cliff without hesitation. It takes a talented actor to make sure that effect doesn’t feel campy or performative, and Offerman’s natural charisma dialed into something so unsettling brings out a versatility we haven’t seen before."