NBC’s Parenthood is based on the 1989 film directed by Ron Howard, and aside from a large cast of characters who are all related in some easy-breezy way, the similarities with the movie seem to end. The series is a dramedy focusing on the Braverman clan and the trials which shaped their lives
Plain and simple FX’s new series Archer delivers the irreverent comedy that was experienced during the glory days of Warner’s adult swim. Not since the days of Sealab 2021 (another Adam Reed project) has a show come up with some of the most ridiculously funny and brilliantly absurd comedy as does Archer. Having seen the first five episodes of the
NBC hits the mark again, this time with the very funny Joel McHale
Swayze performs well; the cliche plot, not so much
Showing promise, but not grabbing you by the you know whats
FX once again strikes the iron while its hot forging another winning mold
Unique subject matter falls into the play-it-safe, color-by-numbers procedural formula
There are a few standout elements, but we've seen a lot of this and been here many times before
Lost limbs, incredible danger, converted tanks, falling trees, and surly old men; A logger's life for thee
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