Stylish but barely mediocre overall

SERIOUSLY. This is what the crap Hollywood still puts out?

While it doesn't offer any answers, it both thrills and makes you think.

Story: It's very simple but honestly that is fine.

I just have to throw in my two cents about this show even though it's finished running, at least a few people have to say how bad it was, otherwise people in the future will think everyone back in the early 2000's was high on crack or Oxycontin... So I've watched it a few times and never even cracked a smile, that's how bad it is. Some people on IMDb have had the gall to compare it to Seinfeld...WHAT? In what Canadian backwater universe are you living in to think this could hold a candle to Seinfeld? I think the people who say that probably HATE Seinfeld and are only saying it because Seinfeld was the biggest hit comedy in the last 40 years. Anyone who likes Seinfeld couldn't even like Corner Gas because the two shows are so different. Comparing this to Seinfeld is like comparing it to Baywatch, it just makes no sense. Seinfeld was a comedy whereas Corner Gas is not. Corner Gas is more like something you read in the washroom and then flush down the toilet. I just can't believe it ever got on TV in the first place. I watched a DVD once on how to install insulation in your attic that was more entertaining than this show. People keep saying it's such a true depiction of what it's like growing up in a small town and all I can think is thank GOD I didn't grow up in a small town because if this show is anything close to it, I would have blown my brains out.

In terms of language and characters, it has resemblance to Seinfeld, but on different and original levels.The setting of the show - remote corner within a country like Canada - is nostalgic and feels at home. The typical village style comedy and characters are nice.Describes a laid back lifestyle of Canadians in general; never a thing to worry, 'just live' kind of attitude.Predictability is difficult to assess, and native ties of characters enhances the outcome of dialogue. Some episodes really amazed me.Relax and it will be fun. Great work Brent.

This show isn't all bad. Brent Butt as the lead actor in the show can be very funny and so can his parents, most especially the way they play off each other. But the show is so dull and boring I can't stand watching it for very long. The jokes seem predictable and way too easy for TV. To be honest I don't see why so many people like this show so much but I guess to each his own as they say. It's not like I have to watch this show so I also don't understand why people bother to come on these forums and bash it, especially when it is already announced the show won't be renewed for another year. It is a lot better than other comedy shows in Canada and especially on CBC. Comparing it to Air Farce, Little Mosque et al makes it look like a work of complete genius. Way worse shows out there and I don't want to seem like I'm bashing it like I said but I think the show is dull and kind of stupid. Just one gal's opinion. Maybe it helps to be rural to understand the humor but I just don't 'get' it.

There's not much else to say about this show; in a fashion similar to Seinfeld, Corner Gas is sans plot and hit-or-miss. Seinfeld was almost always a hit, but occasionally not-so-good. Corner Gas is similar (not to compare it with the King of Comedies); it has its moments of brilliance, but sometimes the humor feels forced. Nonetheless, Canadians love the show, as it depicts humorous regional stereotypes about prairie folk. In typical Canadian fashion, it attempts to portray other parts of Canada, like Toronto, as egocentric, so it naturally appeals more to Canadians. The show is character-driven, however, and can appeal to a vast audience, provided that people don't form opinions too early after seeing a couple of bland episodes. It really is quite funny once you get into it.