The opening was funny. By muting out the cursing, the show hints at being irreverent and snarky. Christina Applegate and Will Arnett are certainly capable of bringing that across. However, as the episode unfolds, it quickly becomes dull and listless.
Here's a couple that are ill-equipped to be parents. I'm sure there are many times that every parent wishes they could strangle their child. It's a ripe situation to mine for comedy. However, that's where the episode fails. The comedy isn't strong enough. The plot segues into Maya Rudolph's character who seems to be in a different show altogether. That B plot doesn't support the A plot at all. Oddly enough, the B plot - a satrical look at an Oprah-type show - might actually be the better idea for a sitcom.
Hopefully, the series will find its footing as it unfolds. Right now, it's a mixed bag.
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