Bless This Mess

I don't know who was the nitwit internet troll who started the rumor that Pam Grier was dying of cancer, but thank you. Why you ask? Because of it, I discovered this gem of a sitcom. The funny writing, single camera action and quality comedic acting by Dax Shepard, Lake Bell, Ed Begley, Jr., Lennon Parham and David Koechner makes for good tv watching. And oh by the way, time has been very good to Ms. Grier.

Started off a little slow ... okay, real slow . Thought it was going to be one and done. But it has gotten better each week and its the show I look forward to sandwiched between the other sitcoms. And no laugh track! Thank you for that. Good cast.

First two episodes were a little weak. Obviously they had to get the 'fish' out of water. But unless bowers we're willing to give it a 3rd try, that was a mistake. Strong ensemble of experienced comedic actors. Show started taking better advantage of them in ep 3 & 4. I came to this show b/c I like Lake Bell's work. Yesterday the show was renewed for a second series. I hope they continue to develop stories beyond Rio/Mike. The story is about this couple. But interweave the other actors and take advantage of the wealth of talent.

Dax and Lake are great together. The humor is witty and you may easily miss some of the jokes if your not quick. No laugh tracks which is a huge positive. I'd like to see this continue. Nice to relax after a long day and enjoy some country humor.

It's a relief to see a fun show with no swearing and no vulgarity or raunchiness. The two main characters are endearing in their genuine eagerness to make the farm work. It makes me happy to see a couple that is in love without being mean-spirited or critical of each other. I don't see it as making fun of the fly-over states at all. As another reviewer pointed out, the most bumbling among the group are the two main characters.