The TV thread

I'm midway through Season 3 and savoring every minute of it. Wild to think Chris Elliott got his start on Letterman back when I was watching in the early 80's.

 

One of the things I truly loved about Schitt's Creek is how much of the cast were family and close friends going way back. I'm hoping they'll all be able to cash in now because I can't imagine any of them were making a ton of bread. I also have to think there will be a "reunion" a few years down the road - maybe four to six episodes.

 

I admit after I saw the first 2-3 episodes I didn’t like the family, abrasive, obnoxious, self absorbed, then I saw them meld in somewhat and saw why they had to be that way for the storyline.

 

Oh, 100%. That's what I told my girlfriend after the show ended. Then went to grab a box of tissues for her.

 

Ha, oddly, the wife and I had the opposite reaction. I don't think it's going to make anyone forget The Good Place or 30 Rock, but it comes across as a mixing of those two shows, given Danson and Tina Fey's involvement. I also think comedy is the hardest thing to be good right off the bat - see Schitt's Creek, The Office, Parks & Rec - so I like that it seems to have a good footing already.

 

What's the worst that could happen?

 

Had heard about this show, saw Sepinwall comment about it once or twice. Then saw these posts and decided to give it a shot and HOLY SHIT (feel like I have to swear when mentioned this show) so glad I did. Halfway through first season and loving it.

 

Mrs. W and the 12 year old son really like Mr. Mayor. Me not so much.

 

It's had two episodes. I wrote off Parks and Rec after two episodes and never went back. Though I do admit - a sitcom about a clueless businessman trying to impress his daughter by running for office might be a little too on the nose right about now.

 

I watched the pilot and since I dig Danson it was a bit more than decent. I'll give it a chance.