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The Thing About Pam (2022)
Fascinating Binge
Wasn't sure if I should even watch this based on the reviews. Seems a few people view this as a comedy and feel it is disrespectful. I don't see what is so comedic about it. Perhaps some of the characters mannerisms are exaggerated. Idk since I'm not acquainted with these people but it's entirely possible that some are truly as odd/dysfunctional as portrayed or at least close. I've known many in my day. I see Pam shown as manipulative and the only thing humorous is Renee's transformation and her amazing quirky style. On episode 5 and I need to go to bed. The narrative seems a bit odd at first but didn't take long to view it as ingenious.
American Housewife (2016)
Bad Example for Mothers
I live in Istanbul and it plays here on Digiturk, so I occasionally watch it when there is absolutely nothing else on. I kept hoping that it would get better and the mother would evolve, but it never happens. I cringe when I think about Turkish people watching this show and thinking this is the typical American mother because she most certainly is not. Brash, hateful, mean spirited, vengeful......I could go on and on.
She lacks any kind of compassion or understanding and comes across as narcissistic and self- deprecating. She is constantly yelling at her children and thinks she is teaching them worthy life lessons by showing very little understanding when dealing with them. She seems to think a tough attitude will instill positive life lessons. Almost everything she does for her family, she does with the attitude that everyone should be grateful. Her husband tolerates her bad attitude without ever showing any irritation. Can you say wimp or is he simply a saint? Either way, it's very annoying.
The children keep this show from being a total failure and it is much easier to relate to them. Otherwise, this show would be a total flop. I'm surprised it has lasted beyond the first few episodes. Nothing funny about this mean mommy.
The Real O'Neals (2016)
Pretty Dull Stuff Here
This doesn't rate as a comedy in my book. This show plays in Istanbul so I am a little bit of a hostage in what is available on cable. I'm not homophobic, so my dislike is not based on this. Drab, boring characters that aren't interesting or particularly likable. I feel like the good reviews are probably mostly from people that are homosexual, so they have a vested interest in this show succeeding. I don't have anything else to add but I am forced to write more. I would be surprised if this show isn't canceled. I wonder why they make the straight brother dress like he is a wife beater in tank tops and come across as a dimwit. The gay son is the most annoying character on the show, except for the mother. I can't say I've laughed one time after watching the many episodes that have played here.