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Post by putabuttononit on May 28, 2023 23:22:17 GMT
This is an older show, it’s on Hulu now. It has become one of my absolute favorite series of all time. The characters are so relatable, everyone is real and flawed. The siblings relationship is messy lol but deep and precious. The generational aspect is rare on tv. It is one of the first time there is a child with autism (ASD) in a regular role and it is depicted with dignity and authenticity (as a special education teacher I am never going to say it’s perfectly handled), and people can learn from it.
It’s just soooo good. Dax Shepherd is my favorite character. Ray Romano is incredible as a late-diagnosis man with ASD. There’s so much humor but I also have often cried in episodes.
Even dh loves to watch this with me. It’s become a fav.
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Post by ShesaRenegade on May 28, 2023 23:33:22 GMT
It is one of my top 5 shows of all time along with (in no particular order) Schitt's Creek, Gilmore Girls, Friday Night Lights, and West Wing. I'm so happy that you like it, too!
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Post by snyder on May 28, 2023 23:44:25 GMT
Seems like all the good shows get cancelled. Loved that show as well as Family of Five. Great family shows.
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Post by MZF on May 29, 2023 0:15:19 GMT
I loved that show when I watched it years ago.
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Post by chlerbie on May 29, 2023 3:36:29 GMT
I also really loved that show and cried many times. There was one scene in particular that I strongly identified with and it really got me.
I watched it because I loved Peter Krause so much in my all time favorite show "Six Feet Under" and loved him equally in this.
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Post by mymindseyedpea on May 29, 2023 3:58:04 GMT
I started watching it a few years ago and the way it’s filmed in speed reminds me of The Office. I don’t know how to explain it but because of that I couldn’t get into it right away.
After I discussed it somewhere, maybe even on here, someone said to give it some time. So I did and got into it.
I don’t remember what it was but I kept it on the back burner and then we got rid of Netflix (I think it was) and never got to even finish the first season.
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Post by cadoodlebug on May 29, 2023 4:27:09 GMT
Loved that show!!
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Post by Judie in Oz on May 29, 2023 9:37:41 GMT
Seems like all the good shows get cancelled. Loved that show as well as Family of Five. Great family shows. Did you mean Party of Five? I loved that show as well as Parenthood. |
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Post by mollycoddle on May 29, 2023 10:07:50 GMT
I loved that show.
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Post by snyder on May 29, 2023 11:34:29 GMT
Seems like all the good shows get cancelled. Loved that show as well as Family of Five. Great family shows. Did you mean Party of Five? I loved that show as well as Parenthood. Opps! Yes, Party of Five. Senile brain setting in. |
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Post by lisae on May 29, 2023 11:35:05 GMT
I, too, discovered this after it had aired. I loved it from the first 5 minutes. It was as much or more about the sibling relationships than parenting, imo.
Love it when I discover a show with many seasons to watch.
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Post by iamkristinl16 on May 29, 2023 12:00:57 GMT
I loved it when it came out and was really disappointed it was cancelled. I’ll have to look it up.
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Post by purplebee on May 29, 2023 12:47:21 GMT
I’d forgotten about this series, I watched it when it was airing on TV and liked it. Thanks for jogging my memory, it would be worth a rewatch!
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Post by SnoopyFan on May 29, 2023 12:51:41 GMT
One of the best shows I have ever seen! I need to re-watch the series.
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Post by disneypal on May 29, 2023 15:01:38 GMT
One of my all time favorite shows. I have a friend who has a son with autism and the character on the show acts so much like my friend’s son. He even looks a bit similar to him. Such great writing and acting on this show. |
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Post by heckofagal on May 29, 2023 15:27:43 GMT
Yep, it was one of my favs. Might need to rewatch it now.
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Post by christine58 on May 29, 2023 15:34:17 GMT
Kleenex is needed for the finale
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Post by roundtwo on May 29, 2023 16:52:12 GMT
Another fan here! My youngest and I watched it together for the first couple of seasons before she flew the nest - it was certainly a show that spanned the generations. I really like Craig T. Nelson - I think he was my favourite but the others were pretty close.
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Post by Scrapper100 on May 29, 2023 20:59:52 GMT
I need to rewatch I really liked this series.
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Post by birukitty on May 29, 2023 21:38:49 GMT
Love this series so much!
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Post by FurryP on May 29, 2023 23:18:52 GMT
Love it when I discover a show with many seasons to watch. Me too. |
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Post by mbanda on May 30, 2023 19:46:52 GMT
One of my favorites! I've re-watched it a few times.
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Post by kristi521 on May 30, 2023 20:53:29 GMT
I loved this show so much! I remember a friend saying she didn't care for it because when the whole family gets together, they do a lot of talking over each other and it is chaotic. And I think that is likely part of why I liked it. I grew up in a family of 5 kids, you fight for time to be heard (still do) so that is so authentic to me. I miss that show and probably should watch the series again.
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Post by kristi521 on May 30, 2023 20:54:08 GMT
Kleenex is needed for the finale And lots of episodes before! |
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Post by milocat on May 31, 2023 18:05:38 GMT
I watched this show as it originally aired. I really should re-watch it. I love shows like this, so much now is crime, medical or reality. I just want a good drama.
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Post by Lexica on May 31, 2023 18:13:13 GMT
I guess I wasn’t watching much tv when this originally came out because I hadn’t heard of it. Based on comments here, I found it in Hulu and decided to watch the pilot. Well, it just so happened to turn into an insomnia night so I kept on watching and watching. I am totally enjoying all the commotion of a big family. Thank you for bringing this show up, putabuttononit. |
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Post by workingclassdog on May 31, 2023 18:57:20 GMT
Okay I need to watch.. I haven't seen it. I discovered Gilmore Girls later as well.. and Lauren Graham is in it.. so it's gotta be good.. lol... and I see John Corbett is in it too (not sure how much.. but I love his acting) so yeah... thanks for the suggestion.
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Post by lesserknownpea on Jun 2, 2023 9:16:15 GMT
I loved this show. Wish I hadn’t already watched it, maybe I’ll go for a rewatch.
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