I don't watch a lot of TV, but when I do, I watch entire seasons on DVD rather than through the commercial source. That's how I watched Parks and Rec this past week, and this review is based on the series as a whole.
The first two seasons were excellent in my opinion, and I'd give them 9 of 10 stars due to....
-Cast: Very strong, and even the weakest link STILL worked on the show. -Story: Quirky, comical, entertaining.
ENTER SEASON 3, AND THE DOOOOOWWWWNNNN SLIIIIIIDDDEEEEE.........
Season 3 kicks off with the addition of two new characters. Two new unfunny characters that is...
Rob Lowe may be a great actor, I don't know. I haven't seen much of anything he's done. I DO know, however, that he is a HORRIBLE comedic actor, and I know this because I've watched him on Parks and Rec, and he is awful. Rob Lowe lacks the timing, commitment, and delivery of his comedic peers, which makes watching his character almost unbearable.
Rob Lowe is just one unwelcome addition to the show starting in season 3 though. This is where the show starts to take itself too seriously, and instead of being a good smart comedy, it slowly starts to transition into something more along the lines of a straight up "chick show" soaked in drama and estrogen, and seemingly more concerned with "empowerment" than "comedy".
I made it through season 4, but won't be watching any further.
So, in summary.....
Season 1 and 2: 9 of 10 stars Season 3 and beyond: 6 of 10 at best
The first two seasons were excellent in my opinion, and I'd give them 9 of 10 stars due to....
-Cast: Very strong, and even the weakest link STILL worked on the show. -Story: Quirky, comical, entertaining.
ENTER SEASON 3, AND THE DOOOOOWWWWNNNN SLIIIIIIDDDEEEEE.........
Season 3 kicks off with the addition of two new characters. Two new unfunny characters that is...
Rob Lowe may be a great actor, I don't know. I haven't seen much of anything he's done. I DO know, however, that he is a HORRIBLE comedic actor, and I know this because I've watched him on Parks and Rec, and he is awful. Rob Lowe lacks the timing, commitment, and delivery of his comedic peers, which makes watching his character almost unbearable.
Rob Lowe is just one unwelcome addition to the show starting in season 3 though. This is where the show starts to take itself too seriously, and instead of being a good smart comedy, it slowly starts to transition into something more along the lines of a straight up "chick show" soaked in drama and estrogen, and seemingly more concerned with "empowerment" than "comedy".
I made it through season 4, but won't be watching any further.
So, in summary.....
Season 1 and 2: 9 of 10 stars Season 3 and beyond: 6 of 10 at best