Dennis Takes a Mental Health Day

12 perfect seasons-then a weaker Season 13 followed by a very weak season 14 and really bad 15 and I was dreading watching this season-the first episode was terrible and I figured these guys are done-then somehow starting with the second episode until this one the once great show is back somehow. It was like watching a once great athlete deteriorate steadily over a span of three years and then suddenly get a second wind. I was dreading watching season 16 and now I am looking forward to season 17. Big surprise. IMO what they need going forward is more strong role players-bring in some new talent to replace the hole left by the departure of Bill Ponderosa and even his sister Maureen-and get Cricket more involved-he brings a lot to the table.

Probably the only episode of the season that didn't have a rushed abrupt ending and actually felt like a full story start to finish. It was a breath of fresh air to get an episode like this thrown in to a season that just felt a bit slow and tame compared to all the previous seasons. Not only can you relate to Dennis's anger towards modern society and almost feel bad for him even though he is a terrible person, you also get another look into his unhinged mind which is constantly getting more and more out of control and elaborate! Personally I think it was a solid finale and hope the next season ramps it up a notch!

Finally, an episode where Dennis can show off his psycothic behaviour untethered, with his rage knowing no bounds. Once again, Glen Howerton delivers a great performance. Did you know he went to Julliard?

Very relatable episode that gives us a glimpse into the mind of our favorite psycopath: Dennis. The episode is even funnier when you realise many of the things brought up in the episode come from Glen Howerton's real life experiences, as he discussed on the It's Always Sunny podcast. His frustration with apps and technology making everything more complicated really shine through.

Only thing missing is the rest of the gang who just appears for a few seconds!

Wow. This episode takes you into turns you don't expect. You might think you know where this is going but you really you don't. The way you feel about Dennis in the beginning will be different about how you feel in the end, without giving too much away.

It keeps you tense and on edge but the payoff is so worth it. A cathartic episode. All while providing commentary on modern day things that bug us. It's difficult to do that without making it cringeworthy but they really nailed it. Also shows they still understand their characters after so long.

Needless to say, fantastic performance by Glenn Howerton who doesn't fail to deliver as usual. A Dennis-centric episode was badly needed.

Really glad they can still come up with those classics even after so long. That's what makes this show so great after 16 seasons.

SICKNESS BE GONE.

I was a little let down by this season which have very intelligent and well-produced episode, but just not funny. I hadn't had any big laughs before this episode. Glenn KILLED in this one. What an amazing actor. I felt every bit of anger he felt in it as I absolutely share the same frustrations.

The style the show has changed. Not for better or worse. It went from just silly funny to smart storytelling with a comic aspect. But his one really solidified this new style and I don't hate it at all. I miss the old silly sunny with quick scenes, but I also like this new one with longer, slower-paced ones.