I had my doubts the first few episodes. It seemed almost neurotically placid and monotonous, albeit genuinely funny...neurotically funny. But as I got further into the series, I fell in love. When the episodes got longer, the characters' personality and life seemed to expand, letting you really get to know the characters. I've seen reviews that say things like "Dr. Goode never grew as a character." But I found her more "human" as I got deeper into the series, whereas in the beginning she seemed like a basket case. Don't get me wrong, she's a basket case the entire series. She never grew into an endearing character, but she's one of those characters you just love to hate.
I've never actually laughed out loud in this show, which means next to nil, because I find it hard to actually laugh when it comes to television. But once again, it has nothing to do with the humor of the show, which I think is intended to be tongue in cheek.
All in all, it's a great show. Anyone who has been in therapy, and better yet, has had a stereo typically terrible therapist at one point, can relate to this series. It's complete therapy satire and wit. Another thing I love about the show is the variation each episode. Each new episode comes a new celebrity with new insane, albeit funny, fake problems. I recommend it to anyone who loves deliciously sarcastic tongue in cheek humor, with bizarre, impractical story lines and dialogue. It's nutty but it's sophisticated.
I've never actually laughed out loud in this show, which means next to nil, because I find it hard to actually laugh when it comes to television. But once again, it has nothing to do with the humor of the show, which I think is intended to be tongue in cheek.
All in all, it's a great show. Anyone who has been in therapy, and better yet, has had a stereo typically terrible therapist at one point, can relate to this series. It's complete therapy satire and wit. Another thing I love about the show is the variation each episode. Each new episode comes a new celebrity with new insane, albeit funny, fake problems. I recommend it to anyone who loves deliciously sarcastic tongue in cheek humor, with bizarre, impractical story lines and dialogue. It's nutty but it's sophisticated.