When it comes to television , I am an admirer of shows that can show restraint. Shows that come across fun storylines have a tendency to run it into the ground as fast as possible. In addition, too many television shows have taken interesti more

When  Suburgatory  left for its winter break, the show left us in a place that showcased some of the best of what a sitcom can do. We got a great look at what family really means through the eyes of Tessa and her parents, the Royces and their ho more

As the scripted fare begin to trot out this  season’s Christmas episodes, a lot of similar themes will emerge. There will  be plenty of classic sitcom tropes, Christmas miracles, and understanding of the season’s meaning. While those t more

HitFix's Alan Sepinwall reviews "The Wishbone," the November 14 episode of ABC's "Suburgatory," in which Malin Akerman arrives as Tessa's estranged mom, and Sheila gets a good look at Malik. http://www.hitfix.com/blogs/whats-alan-watching/posts/review-sub more

Comedic misunderstandings are one of the old standbys that sitcoms use throughout  their run. If donecorrectly , it’s an easy source of laughs and an easy way  to fill some script pages. It’s a common trope, but it really takes some th more

HitFix's Alan Sepinwall reviews "Foam Finger," the November 7 episode of ABC's "Suburgatory." http://www.hitfix.com/blogs/whats-alan-watching/posts/review-suburgatory-foam-finger-take-me-to-your-leader

Sometimes it's nice to know that somebody's there. Even the most secure, attachment-free individual can find a sense of comfort in not being alone or in having someone confirm their feelings through their actions. The world can be a
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Coming into the second season of  Suburgatory , show creator Emily Kapnek had some interesting decisions on the table. With so many ancillary characters playing prominent roles in Chatswin, it became difficult at times to tell a coherent story with t more