RaikoLives
I just watched the last episode of this great show and I just needed to know something. Am I the only person who liked it? Luckily... It would seem that I'm not.Jack and Bobby... The story of two brothers... One who becomes President of the United States of America... And one who should have.Now, it's great to see that there are those out there who dislike it, debate is always good, but I am so glad it wasn't just me that truly believes this show to be a classic.Jack and Bobby struck me as though it was going to try to be allegorical to the Kennedey's, hell, they're in the titles, but it simply used that one feature to help viewers connect, and then we were treated to a show that truly lets you know that American TV isn't as dead as Big Brother and Idol would make you think.Two seasons passed by in the time it would take a normal show to have one, and this is great. Long have I decried the 24-26 episode length seasons that the US seems to prefer. Most shows end up with 10 good episodes and 15 or so of just filler. But Jack and Bobby only had a few portions where it felt as though it was just tacked in. And when they passed you were back to great acting, great surprise actors including J.K. Simmons (Spider-Man, Oz and now Jack and Bobby... Is this man perfect or what?) and many more familiar faces.This should be required viewing for everyone. Americans, Australians, French people and Chinese folk as well. Truly original stuff is hard to come by these days, but Jack and Bobby is the closest thing to it I've seen in many a year.I can't give halves on the "vote" but if I could, it would get 9.5 out of 10. Seriously. Don't pass up the chance if you get it. You won't be disappointed.
SpeedRacer19
When I first saw the previews for Jack & Bobby, I did not think the show would be very good. Apparently, I was wrong. When I saw an episode an October, I was impressed by the decent acting and solid plot. Grace McCallister's character is a hard-working mother who is usually principled. Grace's values are questionable when she dates the much younger Tom Wexler. She spends less time with Bobby while she is dating Wexler, so Bobby becomes more and more distant. He begins following Jack's footsteps by limiting dialog with his mother. Bobby, still has a better connection than Jack to his mother because he is empathetic. He is slowly breaking away, but clearly he respects his mother and loves her. Jack is a quiet, semi-dark character, but he is not a bad character. Jack and Bobby are polar opposites meaning their characteristics oppose each other. Bobby is intellectual while Jack has speed and explosiveness which help while he is on the track team. It was unfortunate that Melissa (Missy) Belknap terminated her relationship with Jack. While Jack is injured he seems to be going in a downward spiral. He feels useless since he is is now injured and can no longer run. Although he meets Katie, his relationship with her turns disastrous when she discovers he cheated on her. Even worse for Jack, he loses his friend Missy in a car accident. In a way, Missy already died symbolically before her physical death. She wanted to forget about the past and her worries so she began drinking. Her former attitude which was more confident and carefree is gone. She becomes unhappy and I saw a sense of desperation in her while she told Jack she loved him at the prom. Meanwhile too many bad things have happened to Jack. Hopefully, his character rebounds and recovers. I thought it was interesting when Jack told Missy that she was trying to forget everything that happened. At least, Jack values reality. He is right when he states that things change and things aren't supposed to go back to the way they were after change. Jack is referring to how Missy's life has changed after her abortion. Fortunately, Jack still has two good friends in Marcus and Courtney. I'm glad that this show is being aired because it is one of the most interesting programs I have seen in a while.
JBBennett
I thoroughly enjoy Grace. She's a force. Yes, she imposes her will but she a multi-dimensional woman - with a brain...and she's lonely. Let's hope that the writers don't cut Tom Wexler out of the picture too soon. Grace needs a stimulating love. Tom gets her and is her intellectual equal. Unlike Peter, Tom is positively enchanted by Grace. Clay feet and all. Complex relationship, yes. Relevant for today. You bet ya! Here's a woman who defied the odds and earned not one, but two Doctorate degrees. All the while single-handedly raising two boys. Amazing! The sad reality is that there are increasing numbers of women who are facing similar challenges, but they lose their focus and oftentimes settle for second best. Not our Grace.She is highly principled and has high regard for herself and her sons. Giving up and giving in is not an option. This woman is modeling for her sons what it looks like to have the courage of your convictions. Something we all should aspire to and the type of character we should all expect from our American Presidents. Good job, Grace!
Eoin
Jack and Bobby is by the far the best new show of the year,and one of the best shows on television.It is an intelligent and enjoyable drama with great actors.What more do you want?Oh wait,from what I've been reading from some people here is that it is boring and predictable.You know what I see?I see an intelligent drama that is just too intelligent for the vast majority of people.They would rather watch the crap that is reality television or gritty crime shows such as CSI which is the most predictable show on television.I'm not saying CSI is bad,I watch it and its okay,but it is just a crime/forensic drama that doesn't involve much thinking at all,I have always guessed the killers right off,and have always been right.As for reality TV,it is ruining great dramas such as Jack and Bobby,Angel 3rd Watch which is better than ER but doesn't get near as many viewers.Jack and Bobby is beyond reality TV,it involves people to think and to get sucked in,reality TV is for the people who find it hard to think.Great acting from all the cast,most notably Christine Lahti and the young Logan Lerman and great writing from Greg Berlanti(Everwood),Thomas Schlamme(The West Wing),Vanessa Taylor(Everwood and Alias) and directors such as David Nutter (Without a Trace,Roswell,The X-Files), provide a top quality show that is just too intelligent for many people.