High...sank like a stone towards the end.
I remember watching the reruns of Wings on USA when I came home from school...and some of these episodes I've probably seen 20 times.
I found myself finishing lines that must be buried somewhere deep in my subconscious.
I'm half guessing how they end, and more often than not, I'm right. It's a combo of having seen em before...and the show being pretty damn predictable.
So...season 1 to 3 were early episodes. Pre Antonio and when the opening was classical music, which I never liked.
So really...seasons 4 and 5 were probably the best. There was definite some good stuff and scenes and episodes early on, but I think 4 and 5 were the most easily watchable and rewatchable.
There are some good scenes and episodes once Casey arrives, but that started the descent starting in season 6, and once Lowell is gone and Bud arrives for 1 way too long season 7, the show was over.
Season 8 is just the leftover remains.
I haven't rated many episodes. I tended to do the ones that's stood out as enjoyable or were easily neutral.
This show...like a handful of others that I can't recall right now...was pretty darn consistent.
I am 99% sure that there isn't a 10...probably not even a 9. I think the best Wings episode may be a very generous 8.
It wasn't groundbreaking, writing wasn't Seinfeldesque and didn't have anything like Friends...but it definitely could have played and contributed in the major leagues. Not a 300 hitter, but good enough to make the team and stay on.
I found Day to be more annoying than anything but nothing too terribly awful. Some good stuff throughout.
I really am blown away by Thomas Haden Church as Lowell. I don't want to compare him to Kramer ..but I also don't want to NOT compare him.
They both played the fool absolutely excellently.
Kramer was the one that got all the attention, but THC as Lowell, upon viewing as an adult having seen a lot more attempts and content...he really did it very well. As much as Kramer wouldn't have been Kramer without Michael Richards, Lowell could easily have been a terrible carciature and over the top performance. THC played him subtle yet absurd.
Shalhoub as Antonio...not that anyone could have predicted Monk, but he did seem to be the best actor of the bunch.
THC did Lowell excellently, but I'm not sure he has or has anything else. That seems to have been the perfect role and actor for that character. Shalhoub however was able to stretch and play other things well.
Tim Daly. Fine I really like Steven Weber and thought he played Brian excellently, but there were definitely a lot of cracks and holes with him. I think I remember the good parts way more than the critiques. Upon further viewings, not that great.
Helen...Crystal Bernard. Fine enough I guess. I have nothing bad to say, nothing too terribly good. It was fine. Nothing memorable.
I almost forgot about...what's her name. Farrah Forke...Alex. I never cared for her character. It was fun to see the brothers act like idiots over and for her...and I thought the way they ended her and Brian was dumb. But I think there was something with the actress and a bad breast job and there was corporate stuff with a lawsuit but they also were a parent company of whoever made the show. I thought she was a bad actress. Someone elseay have been able to do more with the part.
I left Roy for last. I knew he was funny and I enjoyed his stuff...but wow. David Schramm really knocked that out of the park. His delivery, his mannerisms, his laugh. I'm pretty sure he comes from the stage...and it really felt like he knew what he was doing, knew how to do it, and made it look effortless. They were are very good at acting, but he seemed a cut above.
I never thought of it until now, but if Joe and Bryan and Helen were the leads, I think Shalhoub, Church and Schramm were better players than the leads, which happens sometimes.
I think I remember more scenes from Antonio, Roy and Lowell than I do the others.
So...I'm never a big fan of rating a series. Tend to be way too many highs lows and neutrals to come up with an overall avg.
So...def not a 10 9 or 8. It's not in that level.
And not a 1 2 3 or 4. And...no. Not a 5.
So...6 or 7.
7 for me is easily rewatchable, without a doubt.
I used to use a 6 as eh. It's not great, not bad...but if it comes back on, flip a coin. Good to play in the background and randomly tune in.
Don't expect too much, but you won't be disappointed.
It will give you what you want. Want some light entertainment, 6 will satisfy you.
So..is Wings a 6 or 7?
I really don't think I can give it a 7.
The majority of the episodes are easily rewatchable and have some excellent scenes even if not great from start to finish.
And the back 9, the episodes just end. They don't conclude...they don't pay off...they don't give a Larry Davis or Seinfeldian end or intersection of different plots and arcs. They leave one unsatisfied...like shave and a haircut without the 2 bits.
I remember watching the reruns of Wings on USA when I came home from school...and some of these episodes I've probably seen 20 times.
I found myself finishing lines that must be buried somewhere deep in my subconscious.
I'm half guessing how they end, and more often than not, I'm right. It's a combo of having seen em before...and the show being pretty damn predictable.
So...season 1 to 3 were early episodes. Pre Antonio and when the opening was classical music, which I never liked.
So really...seasons 4 and 5 were probably the best. There was definite some good stuff and scenes and episodes early on, but I think 4 and 5 were the most easily watchable and rewatchable.
There are some good scenes and episodes once Casey arrives, but that started the descent starting in season 6, and once Lowell is gone and Bud arrives for 1 way too long season 7, the show was over.
Season 8 is just the leftover remains.
I haven't rated many episodes. I tended to do the ones that's stood out as enjoyable or were easily neutral.
This show...like a handful of others that I can't recall right now...was pretty darn consistent.
I am 99% sure that there isn't a 10...probably not even a 9. I think the best Wings episode may be a very generous 8.
It wasn't groundbreaking, writing wasn't Seinfeldesque and didn't have anything like Friends...but it definitely could have played and contributed in the major leagues. Not a 300 hitter, but good enough to make the team and stay on.
I found Day to be more annoying than anything but nothing too terribly awful. Some good stuff throughout.
I really am blown away by Thomas Haden Church as Lowell. I don't want to compare him to Kramer ..but I also don't want to NOT compare him.
They both played the fool absolutely excellently.
Kramer was the one that got all the attention, but THC as Lowell, upon viewing as an adult having seen a lot more attempts and content...he really did it very well. As much as Kramer wouldn't have been Kramer without Michael Richards, Lowell could easily have been a terrible carciature and over the top performance. THC played him subtle yet absurd.
Shalhoub as Antonio...not that anyone could have predicted Monk, but he did seem to be the best actor of the bunch.
THC did Lowell excellently, but I'm not sure he has or has anything else. That seems to have been the perfect role and actor for that character. Shalhoub however was able to stretch and play other things well.
Tim Daly. Fine I really like Steven Weber and thought he played Brian excellently, but there were definitely a lot of cracks and holes with him. I think I remember the good parts way more than the critiques. Upon further viewings, not that great.
Helen...Crystal Bernard. Fine enough I guess. I have nothing bad to say, nothing too terribly good. It was fine. Nothing memorable.
I almost forgot about...what's her name. Farrah Forke...Alex. I never cared for her character. It was fun to see the brothers act like idiots over and for her...and I thought the way they ended her and Brian was dumb. But I think there was something with the actress and a bad breast job and there was corporate stuff with a lawsuit but they also were a parent company of whoever made the show. I thought she was a bad actress. Someone elseay have been able to do more with the part.
I left Roy for last. I knew he was funny and I enjoyed his stuff...but wow. David Schramm really knocked that out of the park. His delivery, his mannerisms, his laugh. I'm pretty sure he comes from the stage...and it really felt like he knew what he was doing, knew how to do it, and made it look effortless. They were are very good at acting, but he seemed a cut above.
I never thought of it until now, but if Joe and Bryan and Helen were the leads, I think Shalhoub, Church and Schramm were better players than the leads, which happens sometimes.
I think I remember more scenes from Antonio, Roy and Lowell than I do the others.
So...I'm never a big fan of rating a series. Tend to be way too many highs lows and neutrals to come up with an overall avg.
So...def not a 10 9 or 8. It's not in that level.
And not a 1 2 3 or 4. And...no. Not a 5.
So...6 or 7.
7 for me is easily rewatchable, without a doubt.
I used to use a 6 as eh. It's not great, not bad...but if it comes back on, flip a coin. Good to play in the background and randomly tune in.
Don't expect too much, but you won't be disappointed.
It will give you what you want. Want some light entertainment, 6 will satisfy you.
So..is Wings a 6 or 7?
I really don't think I can give it a 7.
The majority of the episodes are easily rewatchable and have some excellent scenes even if not great from start to finish.
And the back 9, the episodes just end. They don't conclude...they don't pay off...they don't give a Larry Davis or Seinfeldian end or intersection of different plots and arcs. They leave one unsatisfied...like shave and a haircut without the 2 bits.