The first trailer for Season 5 of HBO's hit shows the guys for the first time without Erlich Bachman in the gang. T.J. Miller announced his departure very publicly from the show last summer to conflicting views from fans and critics, but with the recent accusations of sexual assault against him, the show and the network are probably relieved he left when he did. For the record, I predict the show survives just fine without him. The ensemble cast is good enough all around to carry it forward with no problems, and hopefully it leads to more screen time for its female characters, Monica (Amanda Crew) and Laurie (Suzanne Cryer), who remain underused for the most part.
