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What is “Arrested Development”?

The Bluths were once a wealthy family, that made do in its insular little bubble. When the patriarch George (Jeffrey Tambor) is locked up for embezzlement, semi-estranged son Michael (Jason Bateman) is forced to step forward, both to run the family's architectural firm and to hold together a now penniless group of eccentrics with no concept of the real world. At the same time, Michael struggles with raising his own son and avoiding the pitfalls of his own upbringing.

In its brief time on-air, Arrested Development won just about every award it could lay its hands on. The writing is rapid-fire and complex, often with several levels of humor layered on top of obscure continuity and secret foreshadowing. The series is shot with a single-camera setup and no laugh track, to allow the comedy to breathe at its own pace. For the TV obsessive, there's even a visit from Law & Order's Detective John Munch.

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awesome (5) · funny (2) · informative (1) · omgwtf
“I am pretty sure there is nothing I can say about this that hasn't been said a million times better by other reviewers. However, I will say...I just blue myself.”
awesome (5) · funny · informative (1) · omgwtf
“amazing show”
awesome (3) · funny (1) · informative (1) · omgwtf
“I only started to watch this series by accident. But boy was I pleasantly surprised. It has everything. The actors are almost entirely A list, in my opinion. In that they are instantly recognizable. Hell even the guest stars are top notch. The series starts off a bit slow. Just keep watching though it gets better fast. Be warned though, it won't wait for you to stop laughing to go on to the next joke. You can easily miss harious lines if you don't keep you're laugh factory of a mouth regulated. Get this, the main characters son is named, George Michael! Awesome. I can't praise it enough here. Watch, quick laugh, shut up. Enjoy!”
awesome (5) · funny (1) · informative · omgwtf
“Wow.... Arrested Development is a simply wonderful show, it's completely depressing it was canceled. This episode was the first that introduces Tobias to the Blue Men Group, a reoccurring theme throughout the rest of the series.”
“Every single episode of this show is hilarious!”
“Arrested Development is one of the best shows to grace television, period. My entire family adores this show. Not sure how it appeals to my 8 and 10 year olds, but it definitely strikes a chord with the 13 and 15 year olds. Not that I am recommending the show for kids. It is not a kids show by any stretch of the imagination. But it is hilarious.”
awesome (3) · funny · informative (2) · omgwtf
“Greatest television comedy ever. Sadly, it was ahead of it's time. If you like The Office, 30 Rock, Community, Parks & Recreation, The Big Bang Theory, Better Off Ted, or Raising Hope it is worth watching Arrested Development.”
“So sad they cancelled it.”
“i LOVE this show!!!! it is the funniest show ever, Ive watched all 3 seasons, im so sad they discontinued it! i HIGHLY recommend for anyone who loves a really funny comedy, and even if you don't normally watch comedies, you will love this!!”
awesome (3) · funny · informative (1) · omgwtf
“Arrested Development is one of those shows that makes you wonder what's wrong with television. This is easily one of the funniest TV shows I've ever watched. It won tons of awards (22 to be exact). Great acting throughout and a great story. The only problem is that there are only three seasons.

If Arrested Development can get canceled, how can Mike & Molly have ever made it to a screening. AD raises the bar and is probably still (7 years later) well ahead of its time.”
“Hilarious. Can't watch one episide without cracking up.”
awesome (2) · funny · informative (1) · omgwtf
“Greatest television comedy ever. Sadly, it was ahead of it's time. If you like The Office, 30 Rock, Community, Parks & Recreation, The Big Bang Theory, Better Off Ted, or Raising Hope it is worth watching.”
awesome · funny (2) · informative · omgwtf (1)
“There's always money in the banana stand.”
awesome (2) · funny (1) · informative · omgwtf
“Easily one of the best television comedies of the 2000s.”
awesome (1) · funny (1) · informative · omgwtf
“Oh Michael.,.”
“funny. sometimes.”
awesome · funny (1) · informative (1) · omgwtf
“It's like a nostalgic reminder of growing up in Orange County, in DVD form!”
“YEP, RE-WATCHING THIS BAD BOY. AGAIN. God, I miss this show :(”
“This episode like every other is amazing and you should watch it! Now! I love this show a lot!”

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