John Mulaney has admitted that this show didn't work out the way he hoped.
However, he is funny enough that even his worst effort is better than a lot of syndicated sitcoms.
I gave it an 8. I'll be the first to admit that is extremely generous. I was disappointed when I watched it the first time, but I gave it a second shot after it got cancelled. High expectations are a huge reason (I think) that so many people hated this show.
I also gave it an 8 in the hopes that that will encourage someone to give John Mulaney a chance at redemption. I think he'd do a better Netflix, Amazon, or HBO one hour drama. I think maybe some combination of the NBC platform and the sitcom genre took this show down in quality.
Still, if you're a John Mulaney fan it is worth watching at least an episode to see if you like it. Don't be too put off by the low star rating.
However, he is funny enough that even his worst effort is better than a lot of syndicated sitcoms.
I gave it an 8. I'll be the first to admit that is extremely generous. I was disappointed when I watched it the first time, but I gave it a second shot after it got cancelled. High expectations are a huge reason (I think) that so many people hated this show.
I also gave it an 8 in the hopes that that will encourage someone to give John Mulaney a chance at redemption. I think he'd do a better Netflix, Amazon, or HBO one hour drama. I think maybe some combination of the NBC platform and the sitcom genre took this show down in quality.
Still, if you're a John Mulaney fan it is worth watching at least an episode to see if you like it. Don't be too put off by the low star rating.