Do the critics of this show really not understand the point of character-driven comedy?
The original post said "They just sit there and talk about nothing it's like a really bad episode of Seinfeld." Will this type of shallow TV-Guideism ever go away? Just because characters discuss mundane or trivial matters doesn't mean that show is "about" mundane or trivial matters -- unless you, as the viewer, are incapable of grasping the concept of subtext. If you are that type of viewer, I wouldn't recommend reading any books, listening to any song lyrics, or visiting any art museums -- a lot of that stuff is about nothing too! Petals on a wet, black bough ... OK, but where's the action?
The good news is that the episodes DO "get more storyline driven as the seasons progress." (may contain spoilers). In season eight, Laura finally realizes her dream when she inherits her uncle's muckraking fashion magazine. The only problem -- her uncle stipulated in the will that the editor-in-chief must be none other than Ben, whose unorthodox style promptly turns Laura's dream into a nightmare! Meanwhile, in season nine, Dr. Katz goes to elaborate and wacky measures to prevent Stanley from finding out he and Julie are in love because they made a pact while in Las Vegas at Dom Irrera's wedding to not date anyone for exactly one year after Dr. Katz's disastrous breakup with Katrina, played in a six episode arch by Sandra Oh. It is a little complicated but it's fun!
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