It took the fourth episode to put a terrible signature into the start of the show, but The New Normal is off an running with a solid idea. The plot did move rather quick in the first episode, with Goldie deciding to be a surrogate without any real explanation to why, but the performances by the entire cast are very solid to cover up the incompleteness, especially from Andrew Rannells. The promos for the show were questionable because they refused to show the more obvious homosexual man, but he is hard to miss in the show with his banter between him and Goldie's daughter on the show, played by BeBe Woods. I don't understand the excessiveness of Ellen Barkin's bigotry on the show. They lay it on pretty thick with no real forgiveness or resolution in the end. The first few episodes tackle and feature some topics that weren't really necessary for a show just debuting, such as the Presidential Election and how society views homosexuality and family values, but some of the performances make me look past its pushiness. It's a pretty typical show where no one ever uses the bathroom or pays attention to money, so that's always a plus. I've looked past how quick every bonds on the show so quick and have become an alternative family to decide that this show is definitely worth a watch. I'm not going to compare it to the ABC show Modern Family.Random Notes
Andrew Rannells always wears green
Goldie doesn't look 24
Goldie's daughter is going for an Abigail Breslin look
The New Normal airs at 9:30 pm Eastern/8:30 pm Central on Tuesdays after the new show Go On.
Here are some more links to The New Normal
http://www.nbc.com/the-new-normal/
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2087571/
I think they're trying to make Ellen Barkin like the female Archie Bunker or something. I haven't seen the show yet, but it certainly does look intriguing and now that it's gotten picked up for a whole season (like Go On) this show really has an opportunity to grow. Maybe this is indeed the franchise that NBC has been dying for considering it's the final season of a dying The Office.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you Eric. This show does have a lot of potential to grow they just need to give it a chance. I really like the concept and its something fresh and new. It looks good and it looks so funny. I agree with you Greg I wouldn't compare it to modern family either. It is its own show and own idea and should be thought of as that. This show has real potential and I'm excited to see how it grows.
ReplyDeleteI've still yet to catch an episode of this show but It does look really funny and the humor seems to be current. I'm curious to see how the ratings fare as the season continues.
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