Matthew_R

I don't normally like CBS laugh track comedies. Despite this, I began watching this show (somewhat skeptically) because Thomas Middleditch was in the lead role. To my surprise, I liked Annaleigh Ashford's character the most. She has a mischievous, manic energy that's just over the top enough to be charming but not so much that it becomes obnoxious. Early on, Middleditch's character was closer to the obnoxious end, and while the supporting cast was good, they seemed like they were just satellites orbiting the two core characters. Initially I would have rated the show a 4 or 5. However, the writers have started to make positive changes, and as a result the show has started to find its heart. They've pushed the ancillary and one-note characters to the background. They've made Middleditch's character more likable, and started to find reasons to involve the wider cast in the plot. And Rosa Salazar was a great addition to the cast (hopefully her role isn't too temporary). All in all, good progress and I hope the show gets another season to continue to find its footing.