Parenthood: the show

[marcyinPA]

I was disappointed with the premiere also. Didn't even bother to record the second episode. To each his own.

Same here. I thought it pretty much stunk.

 

[estherhead]

Saw the first show and I immediately recognized the the boy was in the Autism spectrum. None of the characters including his parents seemed to though. But I'm sorry, the whole rest of the show was a complete turn off for me. I won't be turning it on again. But I don't have a neilson box anyway so i doubt NBC will notice.

Really?

That's my favorite part.

My sister's son has Asperger's & she cried and cried after she saw episode one. Then this week was on it a LOT and I cried as they did this whole scene on the dad not wanting to believe & spending hours researching on the internet and realizing his son has it & then turning it off & ignoring it so he could still pretend that it wasn't true. My b-i-l had the exact same reaction & wanting to "fix" it. I think that's typical. I thought the entire show was fairly realistic on the Asperger's thing, and clearly it was since you recognized it right away.

 

[HOGFAN]

LOVE IT. It is very similar to Brothers and Sisters, which I also love.

 

[Ohiodislover]

So far LOVE IT

Luckily I can catch The Good Wife on demand so no conflicts

 

[DisneyGirl928]

My husband and I both watch this show and we love it!

 

[SpecialK]

Loved it. I DVR Good Wife and watch it the next day.

 

[estherhead]

Yup, me too. The Good Wife is an awesome show.

 

[leslie@dvcstore]

i really like this show i think it has a great cast and will be looking forward to upcoming episodes!!!

 

[kirstenb1]

I thought they tackled the Aspberger's issue head-on, and very well. It is such complex, misunderstood condition, it would be easy to screw it up.

 

[crazyforgoofy]

I love it and hopes it stay on.

 

[marypoppinswannabe]

Just watched an episode last night and really enjoyed it. I intend on watching it again.

 

[5lilfish]

Word on the street is that show turns around after Episode 3.

I've enjoyed the first 3 episodes. I think it would make sense to give it a few weeks to settle-in. The show has a big cast and it will take more than 1 or 2 episodes to introduce and develop the characters.

Jess

 

[bicker]

I'm finding the show funny-sweet, but not something I'm going to rush home to watch. It's a bit of a disappointment, given how much the show was "eagerly anticipated".

 

[dizluvah]

I think the show is great - I only watched the first one because I was a huge Gilmore Girls fan - but I love that characters are flawed and complex and face real issues - I love how each episode ends with the family all together.

I especially love the younger brother character who just found out he has a son, Jabar.

Does anyone else think she should get a job as a mechanic???

 

[aprilvaca04]

I am a big fan of this new show. I hope it catches on -- it's a winner.

I loved it and hoping it stays on.

Of course people these days seem to be into disgusting shows like The Bachelor so I don't have high hopes.

For once I'd like an interesting character driven show to make it.

LOVE IT. It is very similar to Brothers and Sisters, which I also love.

Totally agree with all of you

 

[Tumblwd501]

Like a few of the PPs, I loved the movie and wanted to love this new series as well. But I found the pilot disappointing. However, I am sticking with it for a little bit since it usually takes a new show a few episodes to get it's bearings. And I am starting to like it more with each passing week. So here's hoping it keeps getting better!

 

[bicker]

In an hour or so, I'll be posting on the *** Television Fall 2010 *** thread what might end up being a spoiler for Parenthood -- be forewarned. (PM if you want to know the spoiler directly.)

 

[zalansky]

We stuck with the show and its still great, IMO. Like someone else mentioned, it takes a while to develop the storylines and characters. Unline someone else though, I can't wait for Tuesday nights for it to come on.

 

[auntie]

It took a while..but the show grew on me.
I really enjoy it now.
The little Columbian boy is a riot!
Ed O'Neil is perfect in his role.


Another show that I didn't care for at first was The Middle, with Patricia Keaton. (formerly of Raymond)
I think I had to give both of these programs a couple of months for the characters to develop. I'm glad I did.

 

[auntie]

It took a while..but the show grew on me.
I really enjoy it now.
The little Columbian boy is a riot!
Ed O'Neil is perfect in his role.


Another show that I didn't care for at first was The Middle, with Patricia Heaton. (formerly of Raymond)
I think I had to give both of these programs a couple of months for the characters to develop. I'm glad I did.