Mag Magnet

Despite the vitriol, there are moments in this show that are quite hilarious. Yes, it is incredibly sexist, offensive, racist, and repulsive. But, beneath all that, there is a redeeming factor: incredibly memorable and unique characters. If you watch the storyboards, you'll be able to see the underlying sweetness of the show, which is a bit marred by the animation. Chita, Tito Dick, the guy who's high all the time, Angel, even Cherry Pie have good writing at times that manage to turn them into three-dimensional characters. The goal was to create a highly offensive show that makes the Filipino community feel represented, and they succeeded. The fact that we're still talking about this show a decade later shows that it is genuinely entertaining to watch, despite its flaws.

The first episode was arguably weak and even bland at times, but the show regained its footing episode 2 and came back with such full-bodied comedy and heart that it's impossible not to love it. You can tell that the crew had a lot of experience with crafting stories because of their practice with the latest Bob's Burgers seasons (which are somehow excellent after all these years!), and it is great to see that same sense of humor with a new cast of characters. Everyone in the show wholeheartedly supports each other, most of the conflict being "we want what's best for you, dang it!" with a bit of improv mixed in. Not every character is fleshed out yet, but that's entirely typical of a show in its infancy. I think it has promise to be one of the best shows we see this decade.