danajoy-09210
This doesn't rate as a comedy in my book. This show plays in Istanbul so I am a little bit of a hostage in what is available on cable. I'm not homophobic, so my dislike is not based on this. Drab, boring characters that aren't interesting or particularly likable. I feel like the good reviews are probably mostly from people that are homosexual, so they have a vested interest in this show succeeding. I don't have anything else to add but I am forced to write more. I would be surprised if this show isn't canceled. I wonder why they make the straight brother dress like he is a wife beater in tank tops and come across as a dimwit. The gay son is the most annoying character on the show, except for the mother. I can't say I've laughed one time after watching the many episodes that have played here.
beretverde
A disaster on so many levels. Make fun of the Baptists, Muslims or Jews like this show does of Catholics, and watch the outcry! Double standards? You Betcha! Shame on all! The agenda of the liberal PC writers has been given a pass. Identify them for further comments! My personal $ boycott and "jihad" of all involved has begun! The anti Catholic theme is insulting...I am a real Catholic cop (retired) and a former altar boy (not PC?) and again...insulted by the writing of the sick and jealous individuals. Can anyone be held accountable anymore? Can anyone be man enough to stand up to this blatant tyranny? The PC Police and lies espoused, is decimating and hi-jacking our well meaning society. Just say no to this crap!
Harry-22
I have been a long term of Martha Plimpton, from her early dramas to the hilarity of Raising Hope, so I am happy she is back on TV. Fortunately, she again picked a great vehicle to display her talent. I don't understand the negative reviews since aside from writing that is several notches above many sitcoms, it actually displays characters who are warm, affectionate, and compassionate in spite of their flaws. To suggest that the show reflects negatively on all Irish Catholic families is tantamount to suggesting that "Psycho" reflects negatively on all motel owners. And on top of that, the show is often quite funny. Who could ask for more from network TV!I hope you will ignore the negative reviews and watch it to decide for yourself.
doug doug
While the show has many sub themes, the primary story of the show is the relationship between a teenage boy and his family. The boy, Kenny (Noah Galvin) is gay and the show is mostly told through his point of view. But this is not a show made for a niche audience, it is a show made for all viewers.My only criticism of the show is they seem to mock Christians, Catholics in particular, for no reason. For instance, they have a stature of the virgin Mary on the toilet tank. Jesus shows up in a few episodes, and has a few lines that do not really add to the plot. Hopefully there will be less of this as the show matures.The show has a solid cast. Noah Galvin in particular does a great job of making the gay teenager relatable, serious and funny. All the cast is quite good.Be sure to check this one out.