Super Clyde (2013)

Background Information
"Super Clyde" is a pilot comedy that was made by CBS network in 2013 but was never aired officially on television. The comedy-drama was directed by Michael Fresco and composed by Greg Garcia. The plot revolves around the life of the main character, Clyde, portrayed by Rupert Grint, and his change from a shy fast-food worker into a superhero.

The Story
Clyde is a comic-book fanatic fascinated with superheroes, who is stuck in a tedious life working at a fast-food location. His character is defined by anxiety, unstable behavior, and a lack of self-confidence. This all modifications when his eccentric yet caring uncle Bill, played by Stephen Fry, passes away and leaves an immense inheritance of $100,000 a month to him and his materialistic sister, Faith (Justine Lupe).

The Condition and the Transformation
However, the inheritance includes a condition - Clyde needs to invest it all monthly without saving or squandering it on frivolous things. This forces Clyde to think artistically and meaningfully about how can he invest this cash. Motivated by his passion for comics and the morals of his preferred superheroes, Clyde chooses he will be a discreet giver, using the cash to assist the less lucky and those in distress. In the procedure of doing this, Clyde develops a secret superhero personality, "Super Clyde".

The Guardian and the Trust Fund Advisor
Uncle Bill, even after his death, stays an integral part of the story through pre-recorded videos in which he guides Clyde. Another important character is the trust fund advisor, Randolph (Tyler Labine). Randolph forms a close bond with Clyde and ends up being the Alfred to his Batman, helping him in his missions to assist others while likewise mentoring him.

Episodic Missions
Each episode of the pilot sitcom was planned to illustrate Clyde using his inheritance to meet someone's dream or conserve them from a precarious condition. For example, in the pilot episode, he assists his co-worker when her house gets robbed. Clyde anonymously replaces all her stolen things and even adds some additional things she preferred but might not afford.

The Critical Response and Conclusion
Despite CBS not picking up "Super Clyde" for their 2013-2014 schedule, they did launch the pilot online, where it received positive feedback from viewers. Rupert Grint's efficiency was appreciated for portraying a likable and relatable character, while the special premise of the series was likewise lauded.

"Super Clyde" leaves its audience contemplating the question, "What would you do if you all of a sudden inherited an immense sum of money?" The principle of assisting the less fortunate resonates with many, making the unaired sitcom a covert gem. Though it didn't make it past the pilot, the story of "Super Clyde" offers an endeavor into a world where superheroes can be born just by being mindful about our privileges and utilizing them to bring about positive modification.

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