Khun Kru Mark While the Americans are churning out thousands of TV programs all claiming to be 'comedy', the Canadians are quietly creating actual comedy which bears the scrutiny of repeated viewing... much like the British used to do back when they had a sense of humor.It's not perfect, though... but even when the stories and the writing don't always hit the mark, the characters themselves more than pick up the slack to keep it watchable.The strong cast has created a great family of characters much like 'News Radio' did before them. In fact 'News Radio' and 'Third Rock From The Sun' and to some extent 'Cheers' are similar entities... Normal people doing silly things in ordinary places. It's a good sign when the entire run has been unspoiled by an annoying laughter track!Curiously, it seems to be set in some fictional climate that most Canadians will be unfamiliar with! It's almost as if it's Arizona every day in Dog River!There's a very laid back feel to this comedy and the gags are usually understated. It's witty and has no agenda. Despite the characters being flawed and just a bit too naughty, the whole experience is very good natured and when people get out of line there's always payback!None of the actors are familiar to me, even Brent Butt, but they all score highly on screen and there doesn't seem to be any weak links. In the IMDb reviews, there are some references to the dreadful Seinfeld which is strictly aimed at a USA audience. This is much funnier and way cleverer.If you like the unforced humor of this Canadian classic then also check out some British offerings such as 'The Detectorists' and 'Early Doors'.

Myriam Nys Now here's a fine comedy series. As the years went on, it lost a bit of steam - there was an element of repetition and thus of boredom creeping in - but it's easy to see how and why it became so popular.I'm especially fond of the various cameos sprinkled through the series, particularly when these cameos come with a hefty dose of surrealism. (An example : an older lady, looking both frail and distinguished, is asked whether she is a Mrs. Clarkson, former governor general. When the lady replies that yes, this is indeed her name, she is immediately invited to help tear down a barn. Seconds later she is shown mauling a barn, with all the fervent pleasure of a missionary tearing down pagan idols - because hey, that's what you do when you're a Canadian.) Firmly recommended : the episode where Dog River engages in a twinning project with a Japanese counterpart. It all ends in tears, with innocent civilians fleeing in panic before the inexplicable cruelty of the Dogriverians. (Or Dogruperians. Or something.)

erinedwards6700 This show isn't all bad. Brent Butt as the lead actor in the show can be very funny and so can his parents, most especially the way they play off each other. But the show is so dull and boring I can't stand watching it for very long. The jokes seem predictable and way too easy for TV. To be honest I don't see why so many people like this show so much but I guess to each his own as they say. It's not like I have to watch this show so I also don't understand why people bother to come on these forums and bash it, especially when it is already announced the show won't be renewed for another year. It is a lot better than other comedy shows in Canada and especially on CBC. Comparing it to Air Farce, Little Mosque et al makes it look like a work of complete genius. Way worse shows out there and I don't want to seem like I'm bashing it like I said but I think the show is dull and kind of stupid. Just one gal's opinion. Maybe it helps to be rural to understand the humor but I just don't 'get' it.

drosa-2 I personally am very happy that I can find a show that my kids can watch and not have to worry about swearing or shooting or people trying to kill the rest of the world. My young kids can watch this show with us, and their grandparents and I don't have to worry about content. How many other shows can you say that about, including cartoons?? Not many in this day and age. But for us parents who would rather pay attention to what our children watch is not a negative influence, this is great.I realize that some people prefer swearing and violence to clean shows, but thank goodness there are smart writers and producers who are willing to take a chance on good old fashioned comedy.Thanks Brent Butt and the rest of the gang. Keep them coming.