As you may or may not know, my life revolves around US comedies, I know what works and what doesn't, though my opinions and interests sometimes differ from the norm. I've watched a load of promos for the new US comedies on Youtube and I am gonna help you work out which ones to watch, avoid or give a chance.
MUST WATCH:
We Are Men: 4 divorced guys living in a bachelor apartment building trying to get back in the dating world. I was skeptical, but this actually looks entertaining, Tony Shaloub is the star of this show and it does have a certain charm to it as well!
Dads: Two guys trying to cope with their elderly, crazy fathers. Again, this surprised me and I know some people will hate this show, but Seth Green & Giovanni Ribisi are the stars and I do like both of them. There are some decent gags in this show and I will definitely be watching it.
The Crazy Ones: A dad and daughter run an ad agency. First of all, Robin Williams and Sarah Michelle Gellar are in it, that's already great, but this one has heart as well as laughs. Think a funny version of Mad Men. One to watch especially for the star value.
The Michael J. Fox Show: A news reporter returns to TV after battling Parkinson's Disease, partly based on Fox's own life. Another show to watch for the star value, Back To The Future is one of my favourite films and I am glad Michael J Fox is back on TV. The show is quite heart-warming and entertaining simply because of Fox.
MUST AVOID:
The Millers: This is being billed as CBS's big new comedy, though I think it falls on its face as it's full of cliches and annoying characters. I do like Will Arnett, because of Arrested Development, so it is a shame he's doing this.
Trophy Wife: All Modern Family fans should avoid this show as it's a lame attempt to be like it, even Modern Family today is still better than this.
The Goldbergs: It's basically an excuse to appeal to the 80's kids, it doesn't appeal or impress me that much.
GIVE IT A CHANCE:
Mom: A waitress tries to cope with raising her two kids and her mother. This is definitely a show which is on the fence for me. I do grow tired of the whole "blame the parents" bits on comedies nowadays, but Anna Faris & Allison Janney are good in this, so give it chance.
Surviving Jack: A father tries to help raise his kids. This does have legs, but like with The Goldbergs, this tries to appeal to a certain era, I'd give it a chance as 90's culture is starting to get popular and this had more of a drive to it.
Us & Them: Two people from different walks of life meet and fall in love. I know this is the "Gavin & Stacey" remake, but I think this looks really good and it should at least be given a chance.
I know I haven't gotten to all the new US comedies as there are a lot of them, but these were the ones that stood out for whatever reason. If you live in the USA, hope this helps. Anyway else, if they make it to Comedy Central or E4, you know they are good!
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