I'll admit that the first few episodes were not great. They were guilty of some of the criticisms you'll see in the one/two star reviews you'll see. It did feel like there was one joke being played out again and again.
However, as this show has progressed - I'm on episode 9 now, it has slowly improved. Don't get me wrong, this show will never be a classic. I've given it 7/10, but I'd rather have given 6.5/10. The writing is getting more relaxed, the writers seem to be appreciating the nuances of the characters. The jokes are more varied. The characters are beginning to feel a little defined. The actors are giving it a solid shot. I'm sticking with it. As I say, I strongly doubt it'll ever be one of the greats, but as a half hour comedy, it does the job well enough.
However, as this show has progressed - I'm on episode 9 now, it has slowly improved. Don't get me wrong, this show will never be a classic. I've given it 7/10, but I'd rather have given 6.5/10. The writing is getting more relaxed, the writers seem to be appreciating the nuances of the characters. The jokes are more varied. The characters are beginning to feel a little defined. The actors are giving it a solid shot. I'm sticking with it. As I say, I strongly doubt it'll ever be one of the greats, but as a half hour comedy, it does the job well enough.