Wildly Off-Key ‘Bumper In Berlin’ Lacks the Magic of ‘Pitch Perfect’

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More than a decade since the musical comedy’s film debut, Peacock has brought the iconic a capella franchise to TV. But the show, “Bumper in Berlin,” is an absolute misfire.

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There are several reasons why the Pitch Perfect films became such a phenomenon. The films, especially the first one, captured the spirit (and for some, the nostalgia) of arriving at college and becoming independent.

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