Parenthood

[Gamma_Winstead]

being a fan of someone does not equal quality. Look at Caprica.

I want some more darker storylines for this show. Like one of the kids having ALD. That would be bold, and true drama if done right.

[STARSCREAM]

I'm not sure this show will make it but the wife and I both really enjoy it. I think it's one of those shows thought that unless you have a kid yourself and/or can relate to the show and get it then you won't like it much. If I wasn't married and didn't have a kid then I doubt I'd watch it. I think that is why numbers are low for it.

[WyldeMan45]

Originally Posted by gamma626

being a fan of someone does not equal quality. Look at Caprica.

I want some more darker storylines for this show. Like one of the kids having ALD. That would be bold, and true drama if done right.

Oh yeah I didn't mean to imply that either, yes there are a lot of things that could be improved, so characters I really like and others just aren't working for me. I would really like an episode that didn't feel the need to focus on the entire family and their individual storylines. Since we have pretty much established who each of the Braveman's are, I'd like episodes that focus on just a few of them like Adam and his clan one week, or Sarah and her kids you know not necessarily bounce back and fourth. One thing that really surprised me was how funny Dax Shepard's discussions with Jabar have been. Like when he talks to him like he's an adult, I really thought Dax would be the one who didn't work on this show, but so far for me the one character I really don't care for is Erica Chirstensen's Julia character. I did like that they have worked in some of the stuff from the original movie like Sarah's son Drew and the masturbation storyline which was pretty much ripped from Joaquin Phoenix's part in the original movie. I think the show definitely has potential for me more so than Caprica, which I am officially ending my relationship with, oh yeah thats right, it got DVR timer DELETED, serious business.

Originally Posted by STARSCREAM

I'm not sure this show will make it but the wife and I both really enjoy it. I think it's one of those shows thought that unless you have a kid yourself and/or can relate to the show and get it then you won't like it much. If I wasn't married and didn't have a kid then I doubt I'd watch it. I think that is why numbers are low for it.

I'm 24, single with no children and enjoy this quite a bit. I was always a fan of the movie too though. The numbers vary from week to week, it's definitely on the bubble but a few solid episode ratings increases could get this one renewed.

[WyldeMan45]

Last night's episode was another really good one. I would love to see this show be given a chance and to grow and expand and continue to give me more Lauren Graham cause damn, something about her makes my mouth water, lol.

Question: I’m loving Parenthood. It’s so great to have Lauren Graham back in my living room again. And the cast is great together. Any news on whether the show’s getting picked up for a second season or not? —Kay
Ausiello: I’m loving Parenthood, too. Head over to my Bubble Show Scorecard for some very good news about the show’s season 2 prospects.

Question: How long is Jason Ritter’s stint on Parenthood? Any chance we’ll be seeing more of Mike O’Malley? —Lelia
Ausiello: Ritter’s in the midst of a three-episode arc and exec producer Jason Katims says they’re “trying to bring him back for the season finale.” O’Malley, meanwhile, returns in episode 9.

Question: Are viewers going to see a relationship develop with Crosby and Jasmine on Parenthood? —Jane
Ausiello: I put that question to Jason Katims, to which he sheepishly replied, “You may just.” (Translation: Yes!)

[WyldeMan45]

Looks promising. I would like them to give the show enough time to really find its legs. I have enjoyed this a lot more than I thought it would, yes I still have some complaints but who doesn't with new shows?

Parenthood has a new episode average of a 2.63 rating for adults 18-49. It may not look like much, but on NBC it’s the biggest scripted fish they’ve caught all season. NBC has only 3 scripted shows with better new episode averages (Office, 30 Rock and Law & Order: SVU). By comparison, CBS has thirteen scripted shows with a better ratings average.

On CBS, Parenthood would get thrown back in the lake. On NBC, it looks like a trophy.

[WyldeMan45]

Am I the only one still watching?

Question: Any word on season 2 of Parenthood?
Ausiello: This week’s episode held up well against Glee, so I’m leaving it as “a safe bet” on my Bubble Show Scorecard. E.P. Jason Katims, meanwhile, tells me the season finale won’t really work as a series finale since “there will be one or two questions that are hanging in the balance.” (Note to NBC: If you cancel this show, I release the pictures!)

[fatediesel]

I've watched all the episodes so far and have mostly enjoyed it. I'm not a huge fan of Dax Shepard and would prefer they didn't focus so much on his storyline, but overall I've found the show pretty good. I would think this show is going to return.

I am really enjoying this show, and for me I am much more interested in Sarah and the kids than anything else on the show.