Review: The Atypical Family

THE SHORT VERDICT:

When Show is at its best, it’s very interesting to watch, largely because it feels refreshing and different, from its drama peers.

From its premise, to the way Show weaves its story, I found this quite delightful, once I got more used to Show’s offbeat, slightly melancholic, rather deadpan sort of vibe.

Unfortunately, I personally feel that Show is not at its best, in its last stretch, and could have done a lot better, in managing the development of our characters and their relationships.

On balance, though, Show has enough merit, that I don’t regret checking it out.

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Review: Run On

THE SHORT VERDICT:

Widely loved and well-regarded, Show boasts a cast of quirky characters, who learn from one another, how to grow as individuals and how to better live life, in the course of their relationships with one another.

To be brutally honest, despite my best efforts, Show’s brand of quirk never did sit easily with me, and I also never felt like I was naturally able to “get” these characters fully.

However, on the upside, the pockets of healthy relationship dynamics, and the regular nuggets of wholesome wisdom that are sprinkled through our story, definitely sweeten the watch experience. On top of that, Show does offer some solid food for thought as well.

Not my personal favorite, but it could well be yours. Definitely a case of your mileage may vary.

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