I'm an old boomer and I realize that this show was not meant for me. But somehow I found myself watching season 1 and I stuck with it. I probably stuck with it maybe 1 season too long because by season 5 it feels like the actors are just phoning it in. Maybe they are having a good time on the set but it no longer translates to good tv. That said, I'll admit that this show taught me some things about women, about daughters, about single motherhood and even about fatherhood. And gave me a lot of laughs. What I didn't really like about it is the neediness of the main character (and writer) to constantly point out to us just how hip and tolerant and inclusive she is, I prefer when that is not as in-your-face as it is here. Because it feels like preaching instead of teaching. ALSO (just kidding, I have no also, that's just a shout out to Pamela Adlon who I wish would cook something for me someday, I forgot to mention that Sam Fox's culinary skills are epic, and I gave the show an extra star just for that.).
Review of Better Things
