Arrested Development Reviews

Arrested Development is undoubtedly the best sitcom of the 21st Century, and it never even got a chance to win the hearts of America. This show had a wonderful blend of topical humor and dry wit. In its three seasons - from the pilot, which was extended and became the first episode, to the epilogue in the third season - Arrested Development delivered continuous laughs. — Arrested Development is a show premised about a rich family that tries to keep the family company alive while the father and head of the company is in jail for fraud. The motley crew of characters are blended… read full review »

I love this show! Unfortunately, I didn't watch it when the it was on during it's regular season, because I didn't think it would be any good. I happened upon a rerun of it one day, and fell in love. — It is one of the funniest shows on TV! My husband I TiVo every episode and watch them back to back! I cannot understand WHY it was canceled!? It is so entertaining and funny. I love Jason Bateman!!! And Portia De Rossi is so beautiful! — I even heard they are going to make a movie! I am so there! I wish they would bring this show back, we need more off beat, light comedy's to watch. —… read full review »

Sadly this show will never make it to Season Four.  In what was dubbed a season finale for Season Three, everyone was forced to say good-bye -- the Bluths included. — — This show is brilliant.  A smart comedy with layers upon layers of jokes, plots carried over episodes and seasons, and some of the most unique characters (Charicatures!) that have ever been created. — — From the comedic gold of the minds of Ron Howard and Mitch Hurwitz as well as the talents of the dead-pan Michael (Jason Bateman) and comedic icons like Jeffrey Tambor, "Arrested… read full review »

This show was well-written and well-cast. Unfortunately, it was "too smart" for the average viewer. One must actually think, pay attention, and follow the dialogue to understand what is going on with the characters. That is way too complicated for the average American sitcom viewer. Fox gave up on the show too soon. If they had stuck with it, they would have (eventually) seen the revenue they had wanted. I have never seen a show that was better written or characters that were better portrayed than what I saw on "Arrested Development." Without a doubt, this was the funniest television… read full review »

Arrested Development is a great TV show.  It is incredibly witty and funny all the time.  Even though it only lasted 3 seasons, it was a great show.  I highly suggest that you watch it as soon as possible.  It has a great cast and awesome plot line.  The only reason the show was cancelled was because not enough people gave it a chance and watched it.  It was also just on at the wrong time during the week.  However, this show is easily one of the best shows of the past few decades.  It is even up there with Seinfeld.  You should most definitely buy… read full review »

I heard of this through a friend and tried it out on Netflix.  This is a very well done series full of wit and crazy plot twists.  It is a comedy, but more along the lines of Frasier and The Office.  Jason Bateman is glorious-- glad to see you again, Jason!  The entire cast is perfect.  Jason Bateman and Michael Cera also worked together on Juno, so if you're a Juno fan, give this a… read full review »