For the most part, I have been enjoying this series. I'm as far as the middle of Season Three, and beginning to find some of it hard going. There always seems to be some big issue that no one is talking about, and there are misunderstandings etc. It's frustrating.
I find Frankie highly annoying especially, with her fruitcake hippy- dippy ways, and holier-than-thou attitude about just about everything. She is spoiled and difficult and a giant pain in the you know what. Just clean up after yourself Frankie, and get over yourself while you're at it!
Grace is far more relate-able as far as I'm concerned, and Fonda plays the role very well; also she is in amazing physical condition, and while I assume she has had cosmetic surgery of some sort, it is extremely well done, and she still looks like herself. Can't believe she's in her mid-seventies; all that exercise in the 80s has served her well.
As far as I'm concerned, the standout among the veteran actors is Martin Sheen who shows an aptitude for a light comic touch - I would like to see more of him, and more humorous situations for him to react to. His partner Sol, played by Sam Waterston, is a lovely man, but I find him to be awkward to the extent that I can't really believe the romance between him and Robert. He is too much of a caricature; too much mugging and general mannerisms, tics and whatnot. I love the actor, but would like to see him toned down and more human, more believable.
All other supporting actors playing the adult children of the four main characters are wonderful,and a joy to watch. They are interesting and likable characters in their own right. I also enjoyed seeing the guest actors who come and go, Swoozie Kurtz, Marsha Mason, Sam Elliot, Craig T. Nelson, Mary Kay Place, Michael Gross etc. It's nice to see these professionals still in action.
One of my biggest beefs, and this is going to sound silly, but it really bothers me is this: There are many scenes where elaborate meals are prepared for various events, tables are laden with wonderful looking food which is set out for guests and then...someone says something, something happens, whatever - and suddenly the food is forgotten. No one eats! The food is just left there. Oooooh I hate that! Either have actors deal with the scene while eating, or don't have all that food sitting around. Just stop it!
I find Frankie highly annoying especially, with her fruitcake hippy- dippy ways, and holier-than-thou attitude about just about everything. She is spoiled and difficult and a giant pain in the you know what. Just clean up after yourself Frankie, and get over yourself while you're at it!
Grace is far more relate-able as far as I'm concerned, and Fonda plays the role very well; also she is in amazing physical condition, and while I assume she has had cosmetic surgery of some sort, it is extremely well done, and she still looks like herself. Can't believe she's in her mid-seventies; all that exercise in the 80s has served her well.
As far as I'm concerned, the standout among the veteran actors is Martin Sheen who shows an aptitude for a light comic touch - I would like to see more of him, and more humorous situations for him to react to. His partner Sol, played by Sam Waterston, is a lovely man, but I find him to be awkward to the extent that I can't really believe the romance between him and Robert. He is too much of a caricature; too much mugging and general mannerisms, tics and whatnot. I love the actor, but would like to see him toned down and more human, more believable.
All other supporting actors playing the adult children of the four main characters are wonderful,and a joy to watch. They are interesting and likable characters in their own right. I also enjoyed seeing the guest actors who come and go, Swoozie Kurtz, Marsha Mason, Sam Elliot, Craig T. Nelson, Mary Kay Place, Michael Gross etc. It's nice to see these professionals still in action.
One of my biggest beefs, and this is going to sound silly, but it really bothers me is this: There are many scenes where elaborate meals are prepared for various events, tables are laden with wonderful looking food which is set out for guests and then...someone says something, something happens, whatever - and suddenly the food is forgotten. No one eats! The food is just left there. Oooooh I hate that! Either have actors deal with the scene while eating, or don't have all that food sitting around. Just stop it!