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- NBC
- Mar 2, 2010
- NBC
- Mar 2, 2010
- NBC
- Mar 2, 2010
- NBC
- Mar 2, 2010
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6 Seasons
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 29 Critic Reviews
61
48% Positive
14 Reviews
14 Reviews
45% Mixed
13 Reviews
13 Reviews
7% Negative
2 Reviews
2 Reviews
Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 29 Critic Reviews
61
48% Positive
14 Reviews
14 Reviews
45% Mixed
13 Reviews
13 Reviews
7% Negative
2 Reviews
2 Reviews
Its first two episodes do give the show a very strong foundation on which to build.
Tere's real promise in Parenthood. In time, we may all genuinely care whether Crosby and Sarah find themselves, or at least grow up.
User Score
Universal Acclaim
Based on 79 User Ratings
8.7
92% Positive
73 Ratings
73 Ratings
1% Mixed
1 Rating
1 Rating
6% Negative
5 Ratings
5 Ratings
User Score
Universal Acclaim
Based on 79 User Ratings
8.7
92% Positive
73 Ratings
73 Ratings
1% Mixed
1 Rating
1 Rating
6% Negative
5 Ratings
5 Ratings
I give this show a 10 definitely. There are just so many reasons why this is a great show. It's a family show, which unfortunately there's not allot of those anymore. It's real, real life circumstances, real life behavior, ext. The acting is so incredibly good it just makes it that much better. I have fallin in love with the story line, the actors & the directors have really come together & u can tell they've dedicated so much time. Truly will be unfortunate when it ends, like all the good ones do.
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SEASON 1
This show is amazing, highly recommended! It really shows the difficulties that life can throw at you, and how no matter how bad it might seem, there is always a silver lining. Great acting from the characters, most of the time, and I really hope that others will see how good it is, and not be put off by the critic score, who obviously don't know a good show when they see one!
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SEASON 1
The Bravermans are more interesting than the sum of their plights. The actors sparkle, even in muted form, but the Berkeley they inhabit feels a lot like upscale Brentwood, minus the Lexus sports cars and nanny cams.
Parenthood is a fairly promising ensemble dramedy that shows TV expanding beyond an emphasis on nuclear families to look at broader family systems reaching from ages 5 to 75.
This one starts out at a frenetic clip, and even A-list talent is helpless in the face of the formulaic banter that such occasions demand. Only when the show slows down--midway through, does Parenthood suggest that it may have something worth watching.
With such a talented writer on board, Parenthood deserves a few more episodes to iron out some of its more trite, movie-of-the-week storylines, allowing its multifaceted characters, and all their routine tribulations, to organically manifest as life consequently unravels.
Watching this dismal intragenerational cluster of families is sort of like seeing a Roots for the cannibal gangs in The Road.
My favourite show by far. When "Forever Young" starts to play, I have an emotional reaction. I love the mix of strong yet fallable characters. Craig T. Nelson is in his best role yet. Lauren Graham plays her part perfectly. All of the kids are incredible. But the most incredible performance by far is undeniably Monica Potter. How she has not been recognized for her performance is unfathomable. I hope this show starts to get the recognition it so greatly deserves.
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SEASON 1
This is a little too pedestrian and sentimental for my taste. While some of the dialogue is genuinely warm and witty, there does need to be another focus outside of the family to keep things interesting and varied. Friday Night Lights, for example, had the family drama PLUS football and competition and is one of my favourite TV shows. Also, the main female character, Sarah Braverman, cries in almost every episode, which is very grating and pathetic. In fact, there is just too much crying and whining, period. It's distinctly average and nothing more.
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SEASON 1
I had high hopes for this show. Bonnie Bedelia is the only unique and intriguing character. Lauren Graham provides a bit of comic relief. It seems to me this show would appeal to an audience that is subconsciously looking for comfort in the choices they have made as a parent. The Adam and Kristine Braverman characters are wound a bit too tight and their children would probably benefit if they relaxed a bit. Luckily, there are a couple of the supporting actors that definitely lend a hand in its favor. Maybe I'll watch this in twenty years if I have a family and all that jazz. Until then, I rate this average bull **** American television show a 2.
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SEASON 1
I gave this show a try when it first stared but I only stayed with it for a few episodes. They try to hard to be dramatic when the drama just isn't there. The things the parents deal with aren't that big of a deal. It's every day stuff, no big deal at all but if you watched the show with the sound turned down you would think somebody was dieing every episode. Sorry but this show is a swing and a miss.
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SEASON 1
Let me start this show is really stupid and dumb. My mother is obsessed with this show and i don't know why. All the show is a bunch of cheating ass wives and husband complain about the life. furthermore i don't care why the hell this show is on i really could care less.
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