I just wanted to take a minute to recognize this CW television network show. I only started watching about two seasons ago and catch older episodes in repeats. However, in it’s seventh season, and despite the loss of Jill Marie Jones, the show is fresh, energized and interesting.
This season the show has tackled domestic violence, marriage, the intersection of religion, sex and love, and how class and status still affect our ability to relate to and love our own. The shows characters are successful, but not just because of their jobs. The success is in the honest treatment of characters, inspired acting and writing that guarantees not an episode goes by and I don’t think of someone in my family, or hear something one of my friends has said.
There is an obvious attention to detail in this show. Creator Mara Brock Akil’s and producer Kelsey Grammar (yes . . . Frasier) have assembled a marvelous cast and crew that actually recalls the wit and vulnerability of shows like Frasier. It’s not enough to just be funny or dramatic, but to be able to reveal the comedy and the tragedy of the characters in their strongest and weakest moments. Thank goodness we have a show that captures our insecurities, successes, fears, triumphs, tendencies and goals without pandering to obvious stereotypes or treating its characters as any less or any more than human beings. Brava!
ETS
My wife watches this show regularly – which is saying something because she doesn’t do too much TV, but I haven’t been able to really get into it.
I often feel guilty when good black shows are on and I don’t bend over backwards to support them – especially since I have no problem calling out wack black shows and the powers that be for promoting them. I’m going to try to make a better effort to watch Everybody Hates Chris.
April 24, 2007 at 9:27 pm
Berry
I’ve never been able to get into that show. Occasionally I may watch an episode but the subject matter is forced. The acting is trite and contrived. Trust me, I’ve tried to like the show from day one but it never pulled me in. I could care less about the characters and the laugh factor is practically nonexistent. I’m not into that slapstick type humor (I am an educated individual) but the show has always been lacking on some level, IMO.
April 25, 2007 at 1:43 pm
Adrienne Zurub
I love that show!
I’m surprised that it isn’t given more credit for being as good as it is.
Especially with Kelsey Grammar as Producer.
The writing is tight and compelling as well as the characters.
Great… that’s it is their 7th season!
Adrienne Zurub
http://www.audibledarkness.bebo.com
April 28, 2007 at 10:15 pm
African American (Black) Opinion Blog » GirlFriends
[...] on Girlfriends . . . [...]
April 29, 2007 at 11:21 pm
ETS
Run’s House is also a very good show. A good family show with healthy images of a black family and a blended family.
April 29, 2007 at 11:21 pm
Kimberly Michelle
I’m just glad a show gave Kadeem Hardison another shot at acting
April 30, 2007 at 8:11 pm
Are you Successful? | Young Black Professional Guide
[...] now. I think she would be far and away less tired and stressed if she took the 30 minutes to watch Girlfriends or take a nice bath. Life, living, success, peace, happiness – these things are not in the future. [...]
October 4, 2007 at 9:06 am