“How it all ends felt right, and like the most Lil Dicky-in-a-nutshell version of the show.”
Warning: This article contains spoilers from season 1 ofDave.
Lil Dickyjust went full Lil Dicky.
Credit: Ray Mickshaw/FX
“I can’t half go for it, I can’t compromise my art,” he said.
“I’m getting, like, very sick of people telling me how to live my life.”
ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: How are you feeling as you get ready to put the season 1 finale out there?
Ray Mickshaw/FX
DAVE BURD:Yeah, for sure.
It’s only this past Saturday that I handed it in.
Probably because there’s nothing to do every day.
Especially the episode being this caliber of episode.
I think it’s very next level.
What’s it been like for you seeing that?
And are there any people who reached out that you were specifically shocked or elated to hear from?
It’s honestly amazing, and everything I’ve ever wanted.
Even likeMadonnaa few weeks posted something.
I was just like, “What the f?!”
I felt like I was living in a simulation.
Just showing that side of the characters on the show was a big moment.
But the finale is definitely like the most masterpiece-esque.
I want to go through the season a little bit.
Starting at the end, let’s talk about the “Jail” music video.
I have a million questions about it, so just tell us everything.
So I wanted to make something like that for the show.
I’d give head in a second."
Is that something you’ve often had to deal with in your career?
Oh yeah, definitely.
You mentioned episode 9 earlier, which was very Ally-heavy and featured their unexpected breakup.
Why did that feel like the right arc for these characters at this place in their lives?
And was it important to blow this up in a non-sitcom-y way?
I’m always going for that.
Make you love the relationship and then pull the rug out.
I just wanted to do what you wouldn’t expect.
I’m not saying the door is closed on our relationship forever.
And what was it like seeing the response to your friend’s bravery and performance?
I mean, I’ve never been prouder of anyone doing anything in my life than GaTa.
Like, everything he’s doing in this season, it’s mind-blowing to me.
What was the reaction like to that one?
It got a great reaction.
I imagine people like when I’m vulnerable on the show.
A lot of that stuff came from a very true place.
But that episode is like my baby.
What GaTa’s is to him, that episode is to me.
I think we can go in a number of directions.
Like, I’m not the guy who has it all mapped out likeThe Wiredid.
So I’m pretty open-minded.
Okay, let’s make 10 episodes that work this well.
This episode didn’t work why?"
I think this is our floor, it’s only going to get better.
I just think people are going to take it to the next level next season.
I think I learned that my instincts are worth trusting.
And now I know.
I know that this show is great because I’ve seen how people reacted to it.
I think just having that peace of mind is going to make me more confident in my gut.
The answer to your question is that it’s still too fresh.
I think the more sophisticated and nuanced the show is, the better.
