First season was great, it really captured an authentically chaotic home life. Dysfunctional yes, but somewhat truthful in its raw portrayal of people's self involvement and a kind of charm that came with that.
I don't know what happened in season 2, I wonder if the changed political landscape had an impact, but Sam becomes ruthlessly and relentlessly vicious, especially to men. The way she treats Rodney is honestly disturbing and psychotic, but the writing itself doesn't acknowledge this. I've now spent several seasons hoping that this show gets back on track, mainly because I loved Pamela Adlon in Louie and I do think the actors are great here, but the writing is just a disaster and has a real, obvious issue with men. The husbands are douchebags it seems, but nothing is ever properly explained.
I'm on season 4 now and it's just going round in circles. It's not about a single mother and three daughters, but four children who will never grow up, with all the future psychosis that implies.
I don't know what happened in season 2, I wonder if the changed political landscape had an impact, but Sam becomes ruthlessly and relentlessly vicious, especially to men. The way she treats Rodney is honestly disturbing and psychotic, but the writing itself doesn't acknowledge this. I've now spent several seasons hoping that this show gets back on track, mainly because I loved Pamela Adlon in Louie and I do think the actors are great here, but the writing is just a disaster and has a real, obvious issue with men. The husbands are douchebags it seems, but nothing is ever properly explained.
I'm on season 4 now and it's just going round in circles. It's not about a single mother and three daughters, but four children who will never grow up, with all the future psychosis that implies.
