Lindhome appears in Wednesday, a gothic school series built on deadpan comedy. The register suits her exactly: her comedic background is built on delivering absurd material with total sincerity, which is the same technique the series asks of its entire cast.
She is half of a long running musical comedy duo whose songs are built on precise character writing rather than on parody, and she has worked extensively in American television comedy. She has also created and starred in a period comedy series, and she has taken serious dramatic roles alongside the comic work.
Recurring subjects: sincerity used as a comic weapon, women whose politeness conceals sharp judgement, and material that is funnier for being played straight. Her musical comedy relies on maintaining character through an entire song without breaking, a discipline that transfers directly to deadpan screen work.
Her musical duo has a substantial following built over more than a decade, and her period comedy series drew critical praise for its combination of historical setting and contemporary comic voice. Her appearance in a widely watched ensemble mystery film introduced her to a much larger audience.
For viewers who want comedy performed without any acknowledgment that it is comedy. Suited to anyone following the gothic school series, and to those who should seek out the musical duo afterwards, where the writing is sharper than the format suggests.
