The original Wonder Years is still my favourite TV show of all time, over thirty years on. Technically there have been better shows, but it still wins for me, so this had a lot to live up to. I apprehensively watched the first episode, hoping it wouldn't ruin the memories I had. One episode isn't enough to know for sure, but I feel this is on the right track. As a white, privileged male, I'm not the right person to comment on whether it accurately depicts the struggles of black families in the time period in which it is set, but at the very least it is a conversation starter about the issues of the time and those that are still remaining today. It could be argued that every TV show seems to be needing to highlight these issues and this can feel like a constant education rather than entertainment, but it is far better than sweeping the issues under the rug. The good news is that they are clearly trying to keep the same tone, the same heart and the same values that the original Wonder Years captured so perfectly. The little nods to the original show (the final scene on the swings), is great for the diehards like myself and I'm looking forward to seeing how the show develops. So my advice, is ignore the zeros, who seem to be offended by the show for their own personal reasons and give it a try. I'm not saying it is perfect, but I'm very glad it exists.

They say imitation is the best form of flattery but this is just lazy, and a little bit sad. Why not come up with another original show starring African Americans instead of this shameless knockoff - 1 star