The only reason this isn't universally rated 10/10, is because unless you're bordering 40 (or past it), these concepts just can't resonate with you.
That's not to say a teen can't understand the feeling of hopelessness, or question their direction and decisions. It's that once you reach this point in your life you've already made your major decisions. You've married, had kids, got 10-20 years invested in a career. Looking ahead doesn't spark endless possibilities, it feels stable, and that can leave you with a sleepwalking unease and question "is this it"?
I wasn't sure going into this whether the 'Divorced dad on the dating scene" would hold my interest. Thankfully, "Fleishman is in trouble" doesn't relate specifically to Toby, it's the whole family in turmoil, and the dating arc is just preface to the actual story.
The whole cast of characters are nuanced and have growth. The acting is excellent with Danes creating many dramatic, memorable and uncomfortable scenes. Lizzy Caplan absolutely stole the show though with her performance. I'd even argue that the real story is Libby's arc and how everything she sees from the lives of those around her help guide her. As much as the Fleishman story is interesting, the Libby (unfortunately surnamed Epstein) arc was far more compelling.
I would love a season 2, but I don't know that there is more to tell.
That's not to say a teen can't understand the feeling of hopelessness, or question their direction and decisions. It's that once you reach this point in your life you've already made your major decisions. You've married, had kids, got 10-20 years invested in a career. Looking ahead doesn't spark endless possibilities, it feels stable, and that can leave you with a sleepwalking unease and question "is this it"?
I wasn't sure going into this whether the 'Divorced dad on the dating scene" would hold my interest. Thankfully, "Fleishman is in trouble" doesn't relate specifically to Toby, it's the whole family in turmoil, and the dating arc is just preface to the actual story.
The whole cast of characters are nuanced and have growth. The acting is excellent with Danes creating many dramatic, memorable and uncomfortable scenes. Lizzy Caplan absolutely stole the show though with her performance. I'd even argue that the real story is Libby's arc and how everything she sees from the lives of those around her help guide her. As much as the Fleishman story is interesting, the Libby (unfortunately surnamed Epstein) arc was far more compelling.
I would love a season 2, but I don't know that there is more to tell.