The first two episodes of the reboot are already better than the "winning the lottery" infused last season. All looks familiar but the eyeballs have to adjust to some changes like a "svelte" John Goodman. While happy for him on a personal level, I miss the portly Mr. Goodman on my TV screen. Also an adjustment - there are three Connor grandchildren that I don't know one has a black mother and I can't help feel this is somehow a nod to an episode of a preteen DJ not wanting to kiss a black girl in a school play. Other than that I find much that is familar enough to find it realistic that I am spending time with the Connors in almost real time. I will certainly be tuning back for many reasons not the least of them as why Darlene's son is named after a not so beloved brother-in-law.
