Run the Burbs

I feel this is an entertaining television show. I don't understand why there are so many negative reviews. The show lets us see different cultures that co-exist in our world. It's nice how they share their different cultures. The show let us see we all are basically the same. Also the various age groups at their points in life are entertaining and relatable. I enjoyed the episode where the Father-In-Law re-evaluated his feelings on his granddaughter being queer.

Television shows here in Sacramento CA are white-washed. We rely on streaming services in order to see ourselves in movies and TV series.

Really only checked this out because the guy from Kim's Convenience is in it. Casting is decent but I think they need to recast the daughter in the show. Her acting seems weak even for this show. Humour was ok but didn't laugh out loud to anything. Will give it another shot by watching episode 2. Maybe things get better and I'm wrong about certain casting.

Run the Burbs is an interesting take on the hyphenated Canadian experience. It is unique in a way this focusses not just on the fact the co-leads are both culturally different but the tiny quirks that each of them have and has a lot of nuance. It is a sitcom. They are not stereotypes of specific ethnicities which was such a relief to see. They are an amalgamation of their cultures which is a beautiful thing in itself. I am glad that they show an intercultural family as happy and not as full of strife and only buffoonery for the sake of the audience.

I annoyed to see some of the reviews here. I felt like they didn't quite understand the show but realised it their own experience and it is valid. I am just happy to see people just having fun and a good time instead fighting against racism or colorism or some heavy topic. There is a time and a place for those things. I hope they provide a comedic and nuanced take on these things a bit later. The writing can be dull in the first few episodes and it is funny to see some white characters as one-note caricatures but brings the writing a bit down at times.

It is entertaining!

So I streamed the first two episodes of "Run the Burbs" on The CW. It was pretty decent.

The show presents a unique perspective on modern family dynamics. The Phams, a Vietnamese family, redefine suburban life through community, humor, and togetherness. As leaders of local events and cul-de-sac heartthrobs, they tackle challenges with a strong bond.

Although the humor can be hit or miss, I didn't find it as engaging as Son of a Critch, another CW comedy show from the Great North. Additionally, some of the characters and situations the family (or "Phamily," I should say) gets into bother me sometimes.

However, I am still intrigued enough to give another episode a chance. The suburban escapades of the Phams may ultimately hit their stride and win over many American "Phamilies."

EKRating: 🙂 (It's Alright)

CBC is in such a huge rush to replace Kim's Convenience. They keep creating diverse comedies with weak writing & weak casting. It took two years to write, develop & cast Kim's Convenience.

They missed an opportunity to make a much better show. Moving from Toronto to the suburbs is a huge adjustment for people living the DT Toronto lifestyle.

There was plenty of humour that can be found in transitioning from city life.

They need to spend more time casting & finding better comedy writers. The show requires a solid adversary for Phung.

Conflict drives the comedy. This show is so obsessed with trying to portray a conflict-free idealized diversified world; it fails to deliver any laughs.

There are too many one dimensional characters who do nothing to drive the comedy.

I like Andrew Phung. Run the Burbs is not very funny. It's a huge miss.