chrissyj84 Review of Drake & Josh

Drake & Josh (2004–2007)

I like it, I love it, I want some more of it!

[10/10 · 14 July 2007]

Drake and Josh is comedy gold and one of Nickelodeon's only worthwhile and home run hit shows. I didn't really get into it at first because it was on such an obscure network, known only for its mindless cartoon shows like Spongebob (which after a few episodes I deemed highly inappropriate for the two children I babysit regularly)and I am in my mid-twenties. But after channel surfing a number of times, the 7 year old girl I was watching yelled "Stop! It's time for Drake and Josh!", on Nickelodeon. I decided to at least try it, and if I didn't approve, I could always change it. Well, after watching a few minutes of it with her, we were both cracking up. The fun begins when two polar-opposite boys in high school, end up becoming stepbrothers, when Josh's dad marries Drake's mother and thus creates an Odd Couple situation. The show's characters, mainly energetic Josh's crazy mannerisms and cartoon-like behavior (without going overboard) highly appealed to 7 year old Melanie (who kept giggling about how funny he was) and even managed to reach me on a different level, even though they are young men in high school. Josh's step-brother Drake (who is not too bright and very girl crazy) often gets into many crazy adventures and situations, and his poor brother Josh gets dragged along for the ride. The antics and dialogue that goes on between the two boys (who also share a room...and a bratty little sister)is often reminiscent of old comedy and sitcom routines, but with a fresh new face. Now I am even drawn to actor Drake Bell's (Drake Parker on the show) music and his career (He plays the title theme song "I Found A Way" which is an addicting catchy tune) Through whatever challenges and silly problems these boys face, they always manage to come out on top because they have each other to lean on. Great show for everyone!