The acting by the primary cast alone is nearly enough to completely carry this update - but not quite. Where the original adaption was a solid story about the lives of a group of diverse personalities, this one buckles under the weight of its own political correctness. Each time a character is introduced, I can practically see a checkmark over their heads. The 1993 adaption was about people. The 2019 adaption is about types.
Still, it does have its positives. Episode six is a real standout. It takes an honest, critical look at the same political correctness it spent five episodes building up, and the series picks up a bit from there. And it was nice to see a different side of Brian. More mature and responsible, but still has a bit of that womanizing player shinning through.
It's just too bad that it didn't really find its footing until midway through the season. Had it hit its stride much earlier, it could have gone from middling and okay, to, well, fabulous.
Still, it does have its positives. Episode six is a real standout. It takes an honest, critical look at the same political correctness it spent five episodes building up, and the series picks up a bit from there. And it was nice to see a different side of Brian. More mature and responsible, but still has a bit of that womanizing player shinning through.
It's just too bad that it didn't really find its footing until midway through the season. Had it hit its stride much earlier, it could have gone from middling and okay, to, well, fabulous.