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Take the best elements from Seinfeld and Arrested Development and you have It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia. Combining the social-degenerate-buddy formula (three men, one woman) with the beyond-dysfunctional-family element, Philadelphia creates scenarios that are so hysterical, wrong, appalling, familiar, embarrassing, uncomfortable, and entertaining, the show is addictive like staring at a car wreck when you know you shouldn't, but you just can't look away; it's invigorating like a fresh, loud, wake-up slap on the face. The writing, the quick timing, and the performances are so natural, one wonders if anyone is even acting (but hopes to heaven they are). Danny DeVito joined the cast in the second season, in one of the best roles on TV. DeVito is "Frank," the buddy dad that just wants to be part of the gang, the dad that looks good on paper, but the experience for his kids is more like taking care of a vicious dog that isn't potty-trained. Three of his four talented cohorts (Charlie Day, Glenn Howerton, and Rob McElhenney) not only star in the series, but write it as well. Thanks to their new take on old themes and a willingness to stretch the boundaries of appropriateness and exploit the audiences' inner insecurities, originality is back on TV. However, you may find that there's too much whining and not much comedy value instead. I can see it both ways, but I greatly enjoy this show. I was also able to watch the entire first two seasons easily in one weekend. I bought this item on ebay because I knew I could find a better bargain than if I had gone to Walmart or another store.Read full review
It’s basically Seinfeld on steroids. I LOVE Seinfeld and Love Sunny in Philly. Great Humor of 4 goofballs “owning and operating” a bar in South Philly. Danny Devito jumps in later in the series and is a great addition. This show is amazing and highly recommended for anyone who was a Seinfeld fan.
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If you like betrayal and making schemes for personal benefit, then not only is something seriously wrong with you, but you’ll also probably like this series. Well, outside of Season One, which was a rough, very slow start, but it’s entertaining, anyway. Plus, Danny DeVito!
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I am glad I bought this and watched the shows and at least I will understand references in popular culture. But some elements were not that entertaining. It was engaging and pleasant viewing, however not particularly endearing. I may try it again at some point.
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For me it went kinda bad at midway thru season 2. Overly nasty . The actors ramped up the characters personalities and it just seemed like all mayhem and disrespect for each other instead of a tight group. I won't watch anymore seasons but I did enjoy hours of episodes before that happened. Worth watching. Thanx
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