Take a look back at every 'Roseanne' Halloween episode and then watch this episode. If you think this one is funny, then you've never seen 'Roseanne'. There is no magic here. It feels like some vanity project for Sara Gilbert and I'm kind of tired of her trying to be the "Roseanne" of the show. When there were teachable moments in the old series, it wasn't delivered like a blunt instrument. I'm much more positive now that it's all in Sara Gilbert's delivery. Angry brow, stare at off screen cue card and words are said. It's bad acting, poor timing and zero charm. Which brings me to another problem. Lecy Goranson is completely under-used. She's basically a smiling prop in the new shows. Camera pans to Becky. Becky says something about drinking and cue goofball smile. The same issues surround most of the cast except for John Goodman and Sara Gilbert. Michael Fishman is always there in the background, but you'd swear he was an extra in the middle of a crowded restaurant. Maya Lynne Robinson is relatively new to the cast, she's a beautiful intelligent woman that walks into camera, says something "sassy" and leaves the room. Jayden Rey, the cute little girl playing Mary Conner can barely get any camera time. Remember Michael Fishman when he was younger? Roseanne Barr used him as often as possible because "Why waste a cute kid?". This show is pitiful and I refuse to believe anyone but friends and/or paid interns are giving this terrible series 10 stars.
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