In CBS’s new single-camera office comedy DMV, Tim Meadows steps into the role of Gregg and immediately injects life into a premise that risks feeling dreary. The DMV setting is a slog, but Meadows’ timing adds warmth and comic spark. The show still leans on the ensemble to carry the weight, and it hasn’t quite found a balance yet.
Colette, played by Harriet Dyer, navigates the East Hollywood DMV, with Vic (Tony Cavalero) and Gregg offering support from behind the desks. A budding romance with Noa (Alex Tarrant) is introduced, but the rapport lands in familiar, awkward territory more often than not. The pilot leans on quick banter and a few pratfalls rather than consistently fresh material.
The visuals contribute to the problem: dim lighting and sterile set design make the workplace feel more procedural than inviting. Meadows lands the night’s strongest laugh among the first two episodes, signaling real potential if the writers lean into his strengths. The supporting cast — including Molly Kearney as Barbara Berry and Gigi Zumbado as Ceci — hints at more to mine with time.
Overall, DMV needs a sharper tonal tune-up to unlock its promise. If the writers give Meadows and the rest of the cast more room to grow and punch up the ensemble dynamics, the show could become a sturdier star vehicle. DMV premieres on CBS on Monday, October 13 at 8:30 p.m. ET, with new episodes each week and availability on Paramount+.
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