Home Economics

I'll give it a chance to be fine tuned over the first season because some things aren't dialed in yet. Overall though it's pretty funny if you are into dry humor.

Not bad at all so far. I've always liked Topher Grace and good to see him on a sitcom for the first time since That 70s Show. Acting is pretty good throughout and the comedy doesn't seem too forced. I'll be watching more!

The best thing going for this is its likeable cast and its interest in topics which rarely get airing, particularly given it's a sitcom.

American sitcoms/scripted TV shows usually ensure all characters (and families) have and maintain aspirational lifestyles (no matter their circumstances, occupation and employment). Even if money is referred to as an issue, everyone is provided with accommodation beyond their means and has the capacity to do anything and buy anything they want. Nice that this attempts to subvert that ridiculous fiction (while still leaving space for the uber-rich). Who knew income inequality was an issue!

The attempt at introducing all the characters feels a little clumsy at times and plays heavy on stereotypes to flesh out its characters which makes lots of the 'jokes' feel a little too forced and contrived. But it doesn't reach the heights of being cringe-worthy in my opinion. With a little care, it could have staying power; I liked all three families and the character dynamics and interactions.

If you view gay people on TV, non-white people on TV, and depictions of interracial or same-sex marriage as 'leftwing propaganda', then this isn't the show for you. And if so, when viewing or reviewing, try to acknowledge the irony of the situation, i.e. The sense of 'moral' outrage you feel (at a TV show) which you believe is depicting the lives of minorities (that critics would say, are) only being given this space because 'the left' are/have been so morally outraged (all that faux outrage, y'know).

Hope 'Home Economics' improves over time, and I hope IMDB reviews its policy on accepting reviews. The toxicity and incoherence of many reviews are now reaching the level of Youtube commentary where veiled bigotry is no longer even veiled. A film and TV review website shouldn't be a public forum without qualification.

It kinda reminds me of Life in Pieces with some of the quick dialogue!! It's true that a few of the jokes are a little over the top with the diversity theme but I thought it was and probably will be pretty good!!

I like it, the actors are pretty good and likable. Topher needs to stop with the stupid clumsy acts. They look so scripted and it doesn't work. He doesn't have the comedic timing that the other brother has in his scenes. The sister is kind of annoying but comes together with her wife. I hope the show continues and grows more in-depth characters. I feel it might be the a good show in the spring lineup.