Lopez

I hate that I found this show too late. I truly enjoyed it. It gave me some genuine laughs. I think, like many things, this show won't be appreciated for what it was until later on...

This show was awesome! Hilarious, fun, and smart! I miss it, we really needed more.

George Lopez has had several tv shows before this one. On his first attempt, he had a good run playing a family man in the George Lopez Show, but here Lopez plays himself. I was surprised to find a good written show and a fresh take on having George as the lead role. I wasn't too sure what I was getting into before the first episode, but I'm glad I watched. There is nothing overly innovative here that's for sure;it's just Lopez being Lopez. If that is bad or good is up to you to decide. As of me, I like it.

Lopez plays himself in a show much like Entourage. The shows centers around Lopez (this show's Vincent Chase) with his gang: Manolo (Turtle) the side-kick driver, Olly the social media focused agent, and Moronzio the comedian-friend.

The first season is honestly has lots of issues. The comedy echos beats from Curb Your Enthusiasm, where Lopez plays a selfish jerk that induce moments of cringe or laughter, but isn't done as nearly as well Curb.

However, the second season and near the end of season one the show gets much better. The characters start to show more depth that they aren't these people around each other for the sake of convenience, but they have some actual warmth for each other. George's character softens, so, he isn't so unlike-able. The plot lines also get better by adding more current events around the entertainment industry and add interesting side-characters that help create interesting situations like Hector, Olly's sister, and Coco.

The shows also promotes ideas of diversity in a way that isn't preachy, but more real which is a real feat. The review score would be higher, if not for pretty weak first season. Otherwise, the show seems to be getting better and better, lets hope they can sustain it.

"Lopez" is definitely one of the funnier "new" shows out there. George is at his best when he is himself - and his low key, natural, smooth performance allows for his supporting cast to shine. Each episode has a cool vibe, is entertaining and unfortunately I have to wait a whole week before the next one - "must see (cable)TV"!