Critics and fans often highlight how the show's unusual presentation eventually reveals a "serious ambition" and a "twisted" sense of humor.

It looks like you might be referring to the of the meta-comedy series " Review " (specifically the 2014–2017 U.S. adaptation starring Andy Daly), which received significant critical acclaim during its 2015 run. Review: Season 1 Summary

“What makes Review so good is Andy Daly's cherubic face and earnest portrayal of Forrest, paired with such bleakness.” Rotten Tomatoes

Forrest is an incredibly earnest, cherubic man who takes his job far too seriously, often destroying his own life (and the lives of those around him) to fulfill his professional obligation to review an experience.

The show follows Forrest MacNeil (Andy Daly), a "critic" who doesn't review movies or food, but life experiences themselves—ranging from "stealing" to "going to space"—based on viewer requests.

While the show starts as a quirky sketch-like comedy, it evolves into a deeply dark character study. The episode "Pancakes; Divorce; Pancakes" is widely considered a masterpiece of tragicomedy, where Forrest is forced to review the experience of getting a divorce immediately after reviewing eating 15 pancakes.

Season 1 is "Certified Fresh" on Rotten Tomatoes , where critics praised Daly's "earnest portrayal" paired with "bleakness" and "radically morose" humor. Community Perspectives

“Review feels... hindered by its unusual presentation, but the radically morose 'Pancakes, Divorce, Pancakes' suggests a serious ambition for the show.” Rotten Tomatoes