Extended Family

There were so many red flags right out of the gate that this was not going to be anything more than a mediocre sitcom. Unfortunately it did not even live up to that minimal expectation.

First was the completely unfunny trailer. When they can't even make you smile, let alone laugh, in the trailer, you know worse is yet to come. Second, once you do choose to give this a try (against your better judgement) you are smacked in the face with a loud, obnoxious laugh track. And while annoying as heck, it also always means there is nothing actually funny happening on screen so they need to provide the illusion of humor via canned laughter. Third is the fact that two of the three main actors are trying to be funny but simply can't pull it off with the dismal writing and plot they have to deal with while the third (yes, it's Faison, he is awesome!) is funny but like the others, has been severely hampered by the writers and whoever came up with this plot line.

I cannot endure more than the few shows I sat through to write a fair review, so I'm done. But still I say give it a try because we all have different tastes in sitcoms. I have liked some in the past that others did not, so watch and make your own call.

The most remarkable thing about this show is Jon Cryer is cast as a largely unwanted house guest, who is eccentric, shameless, and who gets laughs while trying and failing to fit in.

This is in sharp contrast to his previous role as Alan Harper in "Two and a half men", where he played a largely unwanted house resident who is eccentric, shameless, and who gets laughs while trying and failing to fit in.

At this point I would like to see another "Odd Couple" remake starring Jon Cryer, where he plays both lead characters. Because this role would be the perfect career trifecta for Jon Cryer to finish with.

After the first few episodes, I thought no, what were they thinking, this is ridiculous and will never work. But I have loved Jon Cryer since Pretty in Pink, and I fell n love with Donald Faison in Clueless. So I hung in there, and I'm so glad that I did. It is a very engaging story about exes who remain good friends. It's a light hearted comedy about family life. It's fun for the entire family. I think it's a well written script, and a good cast whose comedic timing is flawless. Does it get a little cheesy sometimes. Yes. Does it go overboard sometimes. Yes. But that's what makes it fun to watch. Cryer isn't afraid to step outside the box and be a little cheesy. I think it makes for good entertainment.

So much didn't work that you could make this a drinking game while you watch it,take a drink during the laugh track or tired jokes & clichés.

It was under 30 minutes & this episode just dragged on,on & on!

The casting overall didn't work,the acting felt overdone & more like they were doing a play versus television.

Feel JC still feels he is Two & a half men funny,perhaps at one time but here it just was cringe-worthy.. He is playing another similar(Alan)character why not a man in a stable marriage,he's a widow or single & no kids but yet-Here we are!

This won't last beyond a season unless things improve,with many adjustments!

The unfortunate part got excited seeing a new series with JC,but like anything things can change where a person isn't acting material anymore.

Check it out yourself & decide,but don't expect a masterpiece.

I had high hopes for this show. I liked all of the principal actors in other shows, and the premise seemed original. But, as with he new "Frasier", the laugh track is tired and trite.

Someone, somewhere thinks that if they throw in a bunch of laughs, giggles and gasps, it will make their bad show worth watching. I have a tip: if it's not funny in the first place, a laugh track won't change anyone's perception of the show.

And now, to make up the required character count, I will create the IMDB "character track" for your amusement. Try not to laugh! Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit.