Splitting Up Together

Having tried this actual arrangement in my own divorce I'm amazed how relatable, poignant, and touching the whole series has been.

Lena (Jenna Fischer) and Martin (Oliver Hudson) are unhappily married with three kids, Mae, Mason, and Milo. They decide to separate but stay living in the same house. They alternate living in the garage as they try to work out the new family situation. Her sister Maya (Diane Farr) has issues with her own life. Arthur (Bobby Lee) and Camille (Lindsay Price) are their married friends. Martin starts dating Lisa Apple (Monica Barbaro).

I don't really like Lena. Her character is supposed to be uptight but it doesn't come off funny. Martin doesn't have much in the way of comedy either. Bobby Lee could have been a great wacky comedic note but he doesn't have enough to do. The introduction of Lisa Apple adds a bit of spice into the mix although the sister wives get oddly creepy. The kids are underused. The show gets a little better over time but it gets canceled after two seasons. I don't mind the split up.

I really enjoyed the pilot. I am a family law attorney and deal with families in this situation all the time. It was appropriately comedic and also hit the real issues when people go through this process. Great chemistry between the main characters. Great supporting characters. I hope this show makes it!

Needed a funny show on tv. So happy with this one. Love the characters and it's a show not like any others.

A new favorite! Absolutely love this new comedy, it is finally something fresh on the scene. From newly divorced trying to get back out there, to realizing what you had now that it's gone. Demonstrates what a healthy divorce with children should look like, without instilling false hope in young viewers. Considering some of the scenes in this show i certainly hope there is not a very large young viewing audience. It's a great show!