American Princess

The premise for this show was so "out there" that I felt that I had to take a look.

There's obviously a simple girl-meets-boy premise in there that could have been bundled off into a by-the-numbers time-travel fantasy ... but in the first three episodes there is a surprising depth of supporting characters and a willingness to attack the material with the same combination of witty allusion and earthy prat-falling that you find in Shakespeare, that I hope this series finds legs for an extended run.

Overall a strong debut, with a cast of (to me) unknowns who are obviously quite invested in their roles. The writer is pacing the material well, and there is plenty of opportunity for the lead's family to interfere - there are certainly hints of the other characters' pre-Faire back-stories potential to work their way into the storyline.

For those people saying the show is offensive? If you don't like it, then don't watch it! Yes, it is lewd and raunchy and sexist and makes fun of the serious world! It includes everyone from all over the spectrum. A rich 20 something female, gay couples, bi-racial couples, straight couples, single lonely Queen Elizabeth, and it has one very good lesson in it.. the show is about LIVING IN THE MOMENT. The renaissance faire troupe employees all care about each other like a family and support each other. Support many of them couldn't get in their past lives. Be open minded when watching this show and don't bash it because it offends you. Just change the channel. And by the way, I am a female.

You want quirky? This show is for you.

I'd have preferred a network that allows uncensored grown up language to air this but ok I can fill in the b****s!

It was fairly unique so it has that going for it. I loved Raising Hope so I watched this because of Lucas Neff and the other characters mostly won me over. I was not thrilled with how it ended and I am not sure how they come up with a 2nd season. I can see how the ending could be satisfying to many it just was not to me. If you are bored and just looking for something new give it a go. If you want really high quality story telling maybe move on.

There's definitely some novel change to the rom-com scenery here. Most characters are likable, with a few exceptions. Her realization of the shallow world she wants to leave behind/apart is believable, even if only when interacting with those from her privileged life who serve to provide contrast.

There are some genuinely funny scenes, though I can understand why some would find the humor crass. But I think that's the point--she's coming from a world that's prim and proper to a world of wild and raunchy, down-to-earth people.

Given the rather simple lighthearted basis for the show, I am doubtful that this will have enough material to go very far without jumping the shark. As it is, I can already see them trying to develop other characters to generate more story arcs, but unfortunately, they're not as interesting, and not adding much.