To be very clear here: both Lily James and Sebastian Stan are phenomenal in the gloriously trashy Pam & Tommy on Hulu. The show takes viewers back to the days of the fledgling Internet, where it was practically unheard of for a newlywed couple’s stolen sex tape to be viewed by the masses, all at the click of a few buttons. This was a devastating development for them, and especially for Pam, and it all happened due to disgruntled contractor Rand Gauthier doing a truly bad thing and two men attempting to settle a beef while a woman’s agency transformed into collateral damage.
The show, however, does a fine job of toeing the line of being serious when appropriate but otherwise being a blast. Pamela Anderson did not co-sign this limited series that dramatizes and imagines what came after Gauthier’s heist, but the masses are already watching the first three episodes on release day. And while Lily’s receiving mad respect and accolades from critics, Bucky Barnes/The Winter Soldier fans were ready for this dumpster fire with Community-styled anticipation.
this sums up how I open twt now that #PamAndTommy era has started pic.twitter.com/LYmpHfJSDq
— Ann ᗢ ⧗ (@namesmargo) February 2, 2022
Sebastian’s Tommy is nearly as skeevy-hot as the original. And people were captivated by two key moments so far, including, well, this gross display of him licking Pam’s face upon their first meeting.
https://twitter.com/smokedchedda/status/1488777532988084228
#PamAndTommy
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I didn't expect it at all so I almost passed out when this happened https://t.co/QFpxqenNwv— marty «the terrific» era (@mrsvanillaice) February 2, 2022
Clearly and as one Twitter user noted, Sebastian relishes “playing complete a**holes,” which he definitely does during MCU downtime. Not only did he play the corrupt sheriff in Devil All The Time and Jeff Gillooly in I, Tonya to a tee, but now, he’s having so much fun as the baddest dude in rock ‘n’ roll.
Finally starting #PamAndTommy and I love #SebastianStan as Bucky/Winter Solider but you can tell how much fun he always has playing complete assholes. pic.twitter.com/Y1gAjLjw0i
— Charles Fernandez ᴮᴸᴹ #StanJosephineLangford (@movie_charles) February 2, 2022
https://twitter.com/l4zaara/status/1488874598456250373
i know sebastian stan is talented & all but every time a new project comes out i think it's his best performance yet. i can't explain it, he's just that good #PamAndTommy pic.twitter.com/QvGwRxnKTh
— baby cathy (@cathrin2405) February 2, 2022
the woman was too stunned to speak #PamAndTommy pic.twitter.com/o9iMxi4I4n
— Noelle 🖤 (@TheDekeSquad83) February 2, 2022
However, the other moment that people can’t stop watching is a doozy. Yep, we’re talking about the animatronic penis voiced by Jason Mantzoukas. No one can cope.
Lol this animatronic 'thing' is insane #PamAndTommy 🥴😝
— Lυɳα 🌼🌙 (@LunaAlyeska) February 2, 2022
no toughts just sebastian stan as tommy lee 🔥 #PamAndTommy pic.twitter.com/7ZSaDJd7TA
— 𝕄 𝕀 ✪ (@miocoluccci) February 2, 2022
https://twitter.com/nickandstevesbf/status/1488804578464497664
who’s gonna tell me if thats really Sebastian Stan’s penis I just saw in #PamAndTommy
— jess (@stylesroyco) February 2, 2022
when they said animatronic penis they really meant it #pamandtommy
— ari (@antiherobucky) February 2, 2022
https://twitter.com/Duckiebob84/status/1488824318712713216
sebastian stan deserves an award for just talking to his dick 😭😭 #PamAndTommy pic.twitter.com/ufeOwPQEZW
— 🫧🐠🐡 (@jem4ru) February 2, 2022
Not sure the best use of my time on a Wednesday afternoon is watching a man talk to his animated penis but oh well….. 🤷♀️🤣 #PamAndTommy #Hulu
— Orla Hannon (@redOrly) February 2, 2022
Again, these are early moments as people gobble up episodes, so expect more wildness in the coming weeks. In the meantime, let’s rock out.
Okay I'm off to bed! I set my alarm for tomorrow, I'll be inactive all morning I think, I'll be back after the episodes, let's go everyone let's gooooo ❤️🔥💥🙌 #PamAndTommy pic.twitter.com/vgSpwyXzm7
— marty «the terrific» era (@mrsvanillaice) February 2, 2022
Now watching #PamAndTommy pic.twitter.com/Fk3pFMoFoD
— tabitha (@freshdarIing) February 2, 2022
‘Pam & Tommy’ is currently streaming three episodes on Hulu.