ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT was a diamond in the rough when it first came out. Season one was a precision array of fresh writing, talented actors, and clever jokes. Unfortuantly, good writing and real talent is a toxic mix for average viewers. The ratings were embarrassingly low during season one.
In an unexplainable bit of good judgment Fox decided to renew it for a second season. Well, we should have known Fox, being the evil franchise it is, would put obligations on this little show that could. They forced it to be dumbed down and simplified. It is now, only in it's second season, becoming an unwatchable average sitcom. It makes my heart ache knowing the once AMAZING show is so quickly selling itself for candy.
If AD doesn't go back to it's roots in season 3, then I will petition for it to be cancelled. Until then, go re-watch your first season DVDs and avoid the new episodes.
In an unexplainable bit of good judgment Fox decided to renew it for a second season. Well, we should have known Fox, being the evil franchise it is, would put obligations on this little show that could. They forced it to be dumbed down and simplified. It is now, only in it's second season, becoming an unwatchable average sitcom. It makes my heart ache knowing the once AMAZING show is so quickly selling itself for candy.
If AD doesn't go back to it's roots in season 3, then I will petition for it to be cancelled. Until then, go re-watch your first season DVDs and avoid the new episodes.