I waited until I saw the second episode to start this thread. I don't like Anthony Anderson as an actor. When he joined Law & Order, I checked out of it for the two years he was on. He is one of those actors you just can't take serious. You laugh at him even when he's trying to deliver serious dialog. Even in his comedies, he always seams to be winking at the camera. So I was ready to just let this pass by, however one night a few weeks ago I caught an extended look at this and it seamed somewhat interesting. So I decided to DVR it and I'm glad I did.
Everything that works again Anthony Anderson works in this. His over the top, bravado is endearing here. The setup for the series is fairly simple, A family man struggles to gain a sense of cultural identity while raising his kids in a predominantly white, upper-middle-class neighborhood. Yet there are layers and social commentaries here that work so well. They feel like a real family, with real issues being dealt with in real ways but completely over the top and for laughs. I love the actress who plays his wife, Tracee Ellis Ross. She is so good and funny. This could be my favorite new show for this year. If you haven't checked it out, I would recommend it highly.
Everything that works again Anthony Anderson works in this. His over the top, bravado is endearing here. The setup for the series is fairly simple, A family man struggles to gain a sense of cultural identity while raising his kids in a predominantly white, upper-middle-class neighborhood. Yet there are layers and social commentaries here that work so well. They feel like a real family, with real issues being dealt with in real ways but completely over the top and for laughs. I love the actress who plays his wife, Tracee Ellis Ross. She is so good and funny. This could be my favorite new show for this year. If you haven't checked it out, I would recommend it highly.
