The high audience rating says it all, but I’ll try to explain why this show is great to me. It is Amazing adult animation without the crudeness or over the top stuff like most adult animation. Similar to how childrens cartoons will have a few jokes for the adults, this is the adult version where there are also jokes for kids. Mature enough for adults but child friendly as well (no cursing or lewdness (aside from the occasional reference or romantic husband and wife moment)
I didn’t give this show much thought when we first started watching but after a few episodes I started to really enjoy it. Now it is our favorite show and we have it on almost all the time unless we’re watching a movie or different show but this is our go to. The characters really grow on you and you start to get the little nuances that make each character unique.
It is atypical in that the main character isn’t overly dumb for comedic effect. Everyone feels genuine and relatable. Bob is a little oblivious at times but cares about his family and his job, he always tries his best. Linda is the wacky one with lots of unique things that make her fun. Wether it’s the way she says “alriiight”, or that she sings about normal every day things for fun, or her desire to be a great mom. She does it all in a fun loving way. Louise is the youngest and usually makes up for it by being the ring leader. From a “nice capades” to prove how nice they are to Santa, or finding a ladies lost dog in the woods, she is tough, but a bit selfish and wants to prove it. Gene is the middle child and silliest of them all. He is willing to do the normal kid stuff, usually with a twist. Like befriending a high tech toilet, or a “super bowel” in celebration of the super bowl. Tina is the oldest but “most out of place” in the social scene. She is obsessed with boys but super nerdy. She writes “erotic friend fiction” where butts are always a factor. All of the characters have a lovable charm that makes you root for them and wish them the best outcome in each show and the show doesn’t beat them down to dash their dreams (even if that dream is owning a shark).
The side characters are also wonderful. From me Fischoeder, the “I own everything” landlord that has never said or done anything cruel when rent is late. To teddy, the number one customer hopefully also best friend. Every character in this show is someone you smile when you see.
Watching this show has given my fiancé and I a ton of inside jokes (pshhh, rack em up gene, and slumber party fashion show, to name a few) and I’m continuously excited when I see a new season announced. There are a few shows that you fall more in love with as you watch, like the office some might say, this is definitely one of them.