I really like this show. I hope it survives.
But, I'm not really into unlikable characters, which is exactly what the mother is here. I know where they're going with this character; I had quite a few Asian kids in the school where I was principal, and there certainly is a tendency for some ethnic parents to have difficulty developing a balance between cultures. But really, this character is a...well, you fill in the blank. I'm not saying Constance Wu is not a good actress, but the character truly grates on me.
On the other hand, Randall Park is great as the dad. He's the kind of fresh new actor you want to see more of. He's funny, somewhat athletic when needed, and balances out the attitude of the mother.
I'm undecided about Hudson Yang, the central character of the children and the story. Maybe. Just not sure yet. The other two boys -- Forrest Wheeler and Ian Chen -- are top notch child actors.
The situations are often genuinely funny as the Chinese family (although isn't Randall Park Korean?...ah well, all Asians look alike...that seems to be the thinking here?) attempts to adjust to American life.
The story is loosely based on the life of Eddie Huang, a t.v. personality. Apparently he doesn't like the series at all. Tough luck. It's the audience that counts.
But, I'm not really into unlikable characters, which is exactly what the mother is here. I know where they're going with this character; I had quite a few Asian kids in the school where I was principal, and there certainly is a tendency for some ethnic parents to have difficulty developing a balance between cultures. But really, this character is a...well, you fill in the blank. I'm not saying Constance Wu is not a good actress, but the character truly grates on me.
On the other hand, Randall Park is great as the dad. He's the kind of fresh new actor you want to see more of. He's funny, somewhat athletic when needed, and balances out the attitude of the mother.
I'm undecided about Hudson Yang, the central character of the children and the story. Maybe. Just not sure yet. The other two boys -- Forrest Wheeler and Ian Chen -- are top notch child actors.
The situations are often genuinely funny as the Chinese family (although isn't Randall Park Korean?...ah well, all Asians look alike...that seems to be the thinking here?) attempts to adjust to American life.
The story is loosely based on the life of Eddie Huang, a t.v. personality. Apparently he doesn't like the series at all. Tough luck. It's the audience that counts.