Trailer for the upcoming AMC Independent release, Norman, starring Dan Byrd and Richard Jenkins. »»
The main problem with this series is that it has a never-ending cycle of drama; everyone in this family has problems, and when those problems get solved new ones arise. »»
All of the same edgier storylines featuring teenage sex, depression, drugs, medication, divorce, HIV, etc. are still around this season. The main problem with that is everything is becoming predictable. »»
Last season's melodramatic stories were very much a guilty pleasure for me, but something about this new batch of episodes felt different. I've mentioned many times to people I talk with about this show that it has finally managed to find the perfect mixture of quality and good old fashion entertainment that allow it to escape guilty pleasure territory. The light, yet sophisticated tone and style of the series finally found a groove that allows for a fun, relatable exploration on certain topics considered taboo by most competing channels. »»