Some of you take everything so SERIOUSLY! This is a silly show that is a fun escape from the drudgery of the real world. Is it completely regionally accurate? no. It's light-hearted entertainment! Love it.
149 Reviews
Fun escape...
wytcheewomyn-8251829 May 2019
Really funny
gmd4462-623-529263 May 2019
Great show...
cathychase18 March 2020
Love it! No laugh track. No crappy loud background music. No PC preachy political agendas. Just a half hour of funny. I love the characters. It is a half hour of no violence, no bad language.
And....Yes there is some nudity. I have seen those cute farm animals without pants or tops. Actually, it is the only sitcom where the the actors don't come off as trying too hard to get a laugh. I wish there more sitcoms like it.
More Entertaining Than I Thought It Would Be
plasticanimalz20 April 2019
I've grown a liking to Dax Shepard since his podcast, but I haven't liked him in that much, other than Parenthood, and Lake Bell is kind of an indie gal, so, I thought this would be a stinker. Correction, CHIPs was amusing. Not great, but, it's based on a '70s show for kids with a man named Poncherello, so, not like I was expecting art. Anyway, I only gave it a chance because of my new fondness for Dax, and I liked Bell in Wet Hot Summer. I found it surprisingly funny. It's basically Money Pit meets Funny Farm with Chevy Chase, and I figured the writer must be a big fun of '80s B movies like Overboard, Baby Boom, Doc Hollywood, etc., all dealing with city folk ending up in the country.
For the people complaining about mocking people from the fly over states, you're missing the point. The main characters are by far the most bumbling and inept. This, like Money Pit and the other '80s schtick, is more of a screwball comedy, and not a realistic portrayal. Every character is dialed up a bit, including Bell's Kavetching mother, which was pretty funny. And points were made along the way, like Bell saying this was the first time she got to meet her neighbors, and in the end, everyone comes to help them with their roof problem. The takeaway was, that people from fly over states are good people. It was showing the juxtapose between their two lives. And speaking as someone who left the Big City, and moved to a small Southern town for a year, it is a weird adjustment and people do seem like characters, in a way, because you're not used to it. So, in that sense I think they did a nice portrayal, especially with the amount of people that are actually leaving NYC to start up farms. There's a documentary coming out about city folk moving to a farm and bumbling their way to making a living, so, this is actually a thing.
Pam Grier was my favorite in the show. I don't think I've seen her since the L Word, and I didn't know she could do comedy, but she did a great job. I liked Ed Beagley's weird, quirky character and his awkward flirtation with Grier. I also like David Koechner as the rancher type. In general, I thought it was cute and kind of funny. Not Modern Family or The Goldbergs kind of funny, but something I would watch. And really, it gets tiring seeing things based in Los Angeles or NYC, like nowhere else exists. I was happy to see Roseanne come back to see other parts of America, but then they canceled it and the Connors replaced it, which was basically, dressed down Los Angeles and didn't reflect middle America in anyway. And I'm fascinated with that part of the country after seeing Godless, and have tried pretty much anything that comes up that has that kind of setting. That part of the country really hasn't been explored since City Slickers and it's a shame to put so much focus on only 2 cities in the country (LA & NYC) when there is so much out there.
For the people complaining about mocking people from the fly over states, you're missing the point. The main characters are by far the most bumbling and inept. This, like Money Pit and the other '80s schtick, is more of a screwball comedy, and not a realistic portrayal. Every character is dialed up a bit, including Bell's Kavetching mother, which was pretty funny. And points were made along the way, like Bell saying this was the first time she got to meet her neighbors, and in the end, everyone comes to help them with their roof problem. The takeaway was, that people from fly over states are good people. It was showing the juxtapose between their two lives. And speaking as someone who left the Big City, and moved to a small Southern town for a year, it is a weird adjustment and people do seem like characters, in a way, because you're not used to it. So, in that sense I think they did a nice portrayal, especially with the amount of people that are actually leaving NYC to start up farms. There's a documentary coming out about city folk moving to a farm and bumbling their way to making a living, so, this is actually a thing.
Pam Grier was my favorite in the show. I don't think I've seen her since the L Word, and I didn't know she could do comedy, but she did a great job. I liked Ed Beagley's weird, quirky character and his awkward flirtation with Grier. I also like David Koechner as the rancher type. In general, I thought it was cute and kind of funny. Not Modern Family or The Goldbergs kind of funny, but something I would watch. And really, it gets tiring seeing things based in Los Angeles or NYC, like nowhere else exists. I was happy to see Roseanne come back to see other parts of America, but then they canceled it and the Connors replaced it, which was basically, dressed down Los Angeles and didn't reflect middle America in anyway. And I'm fascinated with that part of the country after seeing Godless, and have tried pretty much anything that comes up that has that kind of setting. That part of the country really hasn't been explored since City Slickers and it's a shame to put so much focus on only 2 cities in the country (LA & NYC) when there is so much out there.
Funny and Easy Watch!
brandonaldred2 May 2019
Dax and Lake are great together. The humor is witty and you may easily miss some of the jokes if your not quick.
No laugh tracks which is a huge positive.
I'd like to see this continue. Nice to relax after a long day and enjoy some country humor.
Strong cast, decent idea
Joseph-Vautrin11 May 2019
First two episodes were a little weak. Obviously they had to get the 'fish' out of water. But unless bowers we're willing to give it a 3rd try, that was a mistake. Strong ensemble of experienced comedic actors. Show started taking better advantage of them in ep 3 & 4. I came to this show b/c I like Lake Bell's work. Yesterday the show was renewed for a second series. I hope they continue to develop stories beyond Rio/Mike. The story is about this couple. But interweave the other actors and take advantage of the wealth of talent.
Love it!
polyglotte1 June 2019
It's a relief to see a fun show with no swearing and no vulgarity or raunchiness. The two main characters are endearing in their genuine eagerness to make the farm work. It makes me happy to see a couple that is in love without being mean-spirited or critical of each other. I don't see it as making fun of the fly-over states at all. As another reviewer pointed out, the most bumbling among the group are the two main characters.
Enjoyable Green Acres update
buriedalien13 February 2021
Incredibly disappointing and unfunny
TheRealPuffyC24 April 2019
I was really looking forward to this show - the premise and setup is great. However, the writing is some of the worst I've ever seen. Nothing anyone does makes any sense at all, it's painfully clear that the writers know nothing about farms, Nebraska or living in the country, and it is so unfunny that you'll seriously cringe and roll your eyes at times. It's a show that makes you ponder the bigger questions, like who greenlit this thing, and was there no one involved who raised any red flags when reading the script? It's a show that is so bad all the way around you feel dumber having been exposed to it. It's a real shame too because the mistakes are so glaring and the opportunities so clear that I feel just about anyone could help fix it and at least make it better than it is now. Sadly I predict a quick death to this train wreck.
Hilarious!
jenniferhooktyler13 May 2019
Stupid show, wonderfully cast.
jheath-5931615 December 2019
Bless This Mess is an obvious retelling of the 1960's show Green Acres. They have multiple similarities. The main characters are fish out of water types, the secondary cast are goofy neighbors that in spite of all want what is best for the protagonists. In both cases the premise is ridiculous, the writing banal, and the cast brilliant at making the best out of what they are given. So put aside your first impression and give this show a try. It's really good mindless entertainment.
People liked this?
nidalloyd18 April 2019
This show is so terrible. Must be written by people who have never been outside of LA. Is totally offensive and "regionist". Yes I had to create a new word to explain how offensive it is.
The main problem is that it is not funny. Note to Writers: Nebraska is not in the south, and nowhere are people this dumb. With the possible exception of people who enjoyed this show.
The main problem is that it is not funny. Note to Writers: Nebraska is not in the south, and nowhere are people this dumb. With the possible exception of people who enjoyed this show.
Fun! Great! Easy watching.
toxic_aura2 May 2019
This show is great. It pecks fun at all the characters; city folk and farm folk alike. It's an easy watch that shuts out what's going on in the world so you can enjoy a few laugh out loud moments. Dax Shepard and Lake Bell are great together. Just find a comfy spot on the couch, relax and enjoy.
Finally
amcgilli-3138520 April 2019
LOL FUNNY!
dj_n_bj8 June 2019
This show is hilarious and refreshing. It's refreshing to watch a show that doesn't rely on bedroom humor for the majority of the laughs like so many other shows. The characters are well scripted and the chemistry between Dax and Lake's characters is great. Only problem with the show is that there aren't enough episodes. I want more.
to the haters
UW21UCLA1620 April 2019
I see a few 1's, 2's all because it makes fun of city & country folks , well corn cob Kenny , it's not a documentary about your life on route 6 Waco , Nebraska! It's a sitcom , it's light and did have some funny parts. Is it realistic for two NYC people to pack up and move ? Heck no , just enjoy it for what it is!
Great Show with lots of potential !
typhooonclass12 May 2019
A slow burner that grows on you.
TweetyonIMDB4 June 2019
There are very few comedies I enjoy, and most of them are British. This is no Fawlty Towers but an enjoyable watch, so stick with it for a few episodes. I very much agree with the review by plasticanimalz.
Being a mystery buff, I'll not keep this in my collection, but will definitely watch Series 2.
Being a mystery buff, I'll not keep this in my collection, but will definitely watch Series 2.
Great Show, great cast!
huntiestud15 May 2019
Easy to watch
bgar-8093215 February 2021
Warning: Spoilers
This show doesn't do anything great which is probably why it lasted two seasons. The main couple are likable and their struggles adjusting to farm life is fun to watch. It's not laugh out loud funny but it certainly has It's moments. I like the old guy who lives in their barn and their neighbor Bo is pretty good as well. This is rated about right and it's easy to see why it didn't last but it's not a waste of time in my opinion.
Nowhere to go but up
wille6617 April 2019
I'll watch a couple more episodes but the pilot was painful to watch. Nit picky but annoying stuff included their driving from Iowa into Nebraska and the terrain obviously not anything remotely close to reality with what looked like the foothills of some mountain chain in the background. Cast-wise, Ed Begley, Jr as the local odd, Reverend Jim-like character didn't really click for me. The ever present hick schtick of the locals is going to wear thin fast.
Y'all better bless this mess with a 3rd season!
rwdempsey-576-93199930 October 2019
So happy to see Lake Bell return to television, along with a great cast. The first season was a bit slow but by the end I really enjoyed where they were taking things. Can they get a full season order of episodes already? Jeez. There are much worse things on with far greater episode counts to beat you into submission. This is a nice break from all the crap that's on. Shoutout to all the networks that cancelled their best written shows in favor of ratings from mediocre ones. Let's hope this doesn't fall into that category!
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