Casual
Seen it?2015 | 4 seasons | 30 min | Comedy
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (93% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 6.6 out of 10 from audiences and a short run with a modest audience. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia or Malcolm in the Middle, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- 4 seasons, but most episodes stand on their own, so you can dip in anywhere (about 30 minutes each).
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-MA: meant for adults.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
A dysfunctional family tries to help each other navigate the modern dating scene. Recent divorcee Tara and her bachelor brother coach each other through the crazy world of dating (on-line and off), while living under the same roof again for the second time and raising her teenage daughter.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
93% on Rotten Tomatoes, 77 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.6 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Ran for 4 seasons and reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 51K people sought it out in the past year
Season by season
The show overall is a Sunday Safe Bet. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 4 is the high point.
Season 12015 · 10 episodes · 6.7 out of 10Weeknight- Season 22016 · 13 episodes · 6.4 out of 10Weeknight
Season 32017 · 13 episodes · 6.2 out of 10Monday- Season 42018 · 8 episodes · 7.3 out of 10Sunday
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Cast & crew
Created by Zander Lehmann, Jason Reitman
- Michaela WatkinsValerie
- Tommy DeweyAlex Cole
- Tara Lynne BarrLaura
- Luke SamuelsElliot
- Nyasha HatendiLeon
- Julie BermanLeia