The big invention is a sitcom filmed in front of a live audience... outside. (sarcastic Wow!) Abby (Natalie Morales) runs a local illegal outdoor bar with a cast of weird barfly characters; mom looking for an oasis Beth (Jessica Chaffin), cuddly James (Leonard Ouzts), and Fred (Neil Flynn). Rosie is her assistant. Bill (Nelson Franklin) is the new landlord after his aunt's passing.
The gimmick is gimmicky. The pretend high concept is empty of substance. It adds nothing real to this old style sitcom. The good news is that it's Cheers. The concept may be old but it elevates with its cast. This is a loveable group of actors. The only good from the concept is that it restricts the show to limited sets. They're mostly at the bar which forces the show to rely on its characters. That's how the actors shine. They are the best aspect of this show. They sink or swim and they swim. It's not a surprise that it's canceled. This cast could have done some good work.
The gimmick is gimmicky. The pretend high concept is empty of substance. It adds nothing real to this old style sitcom. The good news is that it's Cheers. The concept may be old but it elevates with its cast. This is a loveable group of actors. The only good from the concept is that it restricts the show to limited sets. They're mostly at the bar which forces the show to rely on its characters. That's how the actors shine. They are the best aspect of this show. They sink or swim and they swim. It's not a surprise that it's canceled. This cast could have done some good work.