As a major fan of the Murphy Brown, I had mixed feelings about its revival today. But if any older TV series was suited to the current times, this is it. And for the most part, it's just as scathing as before ... but not quite settled into its new surroundings yet. The basics are there, the writing is sharp; they just need to tighten & fine-tune the characters & storylines. As much as I loathe Trump, that's not enough to sustain the show for long. I welcome the political humor overall - they always did that well - but look at other entertainment & cultural trends of the day, as well as more personal stories, would add a lot to it.
As for all of the 1 start reviews for the revival ... I notice that quite a few, ostensibly written by different posters, tend to be identical, word-for-word posts. Which means that the revival has struck a nerve. Which means that it's doing something right. I just hope the series will remember that it needs more than outrage (even when I share that outrage). It still has the potential to be just as smart & funny as it ever was!
As for all of the 1 start reviews for the revival ... I notice that quite a few, ostensibly written by different posters, tend to be identical, word-for-word posts. Which means that the revival has struck a nerve. Which means that it's doing something right. I just hope the series will remember that it needs more than outrage (even when I share that outrage). It still has the potential to be just as smart & funny as it ever was!