Golden Globes Review: Andy Samberg and Sandra Oh’s Goodwill Only Goes So Far in a Rushed, Confounding Night

Right from the start, Andy Samberg and Sandra Oh did what great hosts do: They set the tone, and then they stuck to it.

But even though that spirit came straight from the heart — no Ricky Gervais-style roasting, no Sandra “Oh Snap!”, and no Andy Slams Nerds — it didn’t connect at the same level throughout the night.

Even though the 2019 Golden Globes were everything their reputation promised going in — surprising, pretty weird, and largely positive — they were far from smooth, often awkward, and too rushed.

Moreover, the winners and show’s structure often abandoned the host’s attempts to do the right thing, as TV was bumped by the way side while film honored two controversial entries.TV’s top two categories were dismissed quickly.

The Americans” was the fourth trophy handed out, and after that surprise win, things took a turn for the worse: The Best Comedy

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