I previously reviewed this show in the middle of the 7th season giving it an 8/10 because despite it dragging and having far too many filler episodes, it was gaining forward momentum to a finale. But after hearing news of yet another season renewal, I had to come back to change my review.
This show has hit its peak, steadily declined, and then suddenly lost all control and crashed into the wall of mediocre TV sitcom. When the creators lose interest in the main character, you know it leads to no good. Yes, Barney and his awesome catchphrases and clever ideas are a riot, but this is not his show, yet he has become the main character. Going back to season 6, this show has had him go through all these dramatic twists, turns, and changes in his adult life to lead him to being a better man. Good for him, but once again, this is not his show.
Ted has become an average joe with only a few solid episodes per season. Other than that, he is the butt of every joke, far from the witty, intelligent architect that was introduced back at the start. Even older Ted is starting to lose steam. Having to hear "we'll get to that later" for what seems every episode now really makes me shake my head. It's a formula that has worn out its welcome.
I loved this show and thought it was one of the most creative sitcoms brought to television in recent years, but I feel as though the people behind-the-scenes have abandoned what made this show so amazing in the first place, and have focused on that paycheck that comes with good ratings. The only reason this show has a 6 is because the first few seasons were so amazing.
Season 1 & 2: 10/10 hands down with Seasons 3 & 4 being great viewings as well. But how can this show appeal to a new audience knowing it would take 9 seasons just to get to the what the title represents. The journey should have ended a few seasons ago.
The creators and CBS represent Older Ted, while we, the audience, represent his kids--Dad, if we wanted to hear about Uncle Barney's entire life from childhood to adulthood, we'd ask him. Get to the point of your story, you're wasting our time.
This show has hit its peak, steadily declined, and then suddenly lost all control and crashed into the wall of mediocre TV sitcom. When the creators lose interest in the main character, you know it leads to no good. Yes, Barney and his awesome catchphrases and clever ideas are a riot, but this is not his show, yet he has become the main character. Going back to season 6, this show has had him go through all these dramatic twists, turns, and changes in his adult life to lead him to being a better man. Good for him, but once again, this is not his show.
Ted has become an average joe with only a few solid episodes per season. Other than that, he is the butt of every joke, far from the witty, intelligent architect that was introduced back at the start. Even older Ted is starting to lose steam. Having to hear "we'll get to that later" for what seems every episode now really makes me shake my head. It's a formula that has worn out its welcome.
I loved this show and thought it was one of the most creative sitcoms brought to television in recent years, but I feel as though the people behind-the-scenes have abandoned what made this show so amazing in the first place, and have focused on that paycheck that comes with good ratings. The only reason this show has a 6 is because the first few seasons were so amazing.
Season 1 & 2: 10/10 hands down with Seasons 3 & 4 being great viewings as well. But how can this show appeal to a new audience knowing it would take 9 seasons just to get to the what the title represents. The journey should have ended a few seasons ago.
The creators and CBS represent Older Ted, while we, the audience, represent his kids--Dad, if we wanted to hear about Uncle Barney's entire life from childhood to adulthood, we'd ask him. Get to the point of your story, you're wasting our time.