Uncoupled

Let me start by saying that a gay rom-com shouldn't and can't be "all things to all people" who try to identify with it, any more than "The Dick Van Dyke Show" represents every straight American couple who happens to write for a hit TV show and lives in New Rochelle. I tire of people who say "well, this isn't me." It's not supposed to be you, nor could it reflect every viewer watching it. I enjoyed the peek into the life of NYC real estate agents as much as I did seeing the main characters struggle with their identities. At first, it sported too many cliches, but the cast was likable and the story kept moving forward. I stayed with it, and the final two episodes really paid off. I found myself laughing and crying, which was unexpected. Try not to pin a heavy agenda on this (or any TV show), and just enjoy a mainstream gay rom-com that might not tick off all the boxes, but still provides plenty of entertainment in the comedy-drama dept.

It's fun enough and while many are saying Marcia Gay Harden is their favourite part, it's Tisha Campbell for me! Went through the episodes quickly, finding it a nice balance of comedy with heart.

As another middle-aged gay man writing a review of this, I'm on the boat of this show is just not very good. I so wanted to love it. I watched the whole season and I'm happy that this is not my social circle in any way, shape or form. It's all super shallow characters putting on the facade of caring and emotion. It's just one stereotype after another parading through scenes. It's surreptitiously judgmental and cruel in the guise of sarcasm and cutesy snark. A cast of great actors are utterly let down and left in a wasteland of a vapid script and storyline. And I didn't mention the female characters because they're such an afterthought and underwritten in this show that it's a disservice to the great Tisha Campbell and Marcia Gay Harden to even bring it up. Why bother when the writers didn't?

Best thing about this series: the stunning aerials of new York City.

Worst: most of the rest.

Seems so unrealistic and listening to Michael whine for eight episodes was a bit much, despite his probably having good cause. And although I like Harris, it was hard to believe all those young hot men would instantly fall into his arms (and bed.)

Most endearing character was Suzanne; least was Claire. Character who should have had a bigger part: Jack. Smaller part: Claire.

Was too hard to relate to this sub-section of society (rich people not doing much to make the world a better place.)

Little wit; found it quite dull, to be honest. Good performances all around (especially from NPH), but do we need another show about uppity, wealthy, wine-drinking New Yorkers?