I don't have all the words right now but this film is a work of art.

The performances transcend the film's tropes, grounding it in characters that feel more complete than this subgenre often produces.

It’s not bad or unwatchable but despite the amplitude of the spectacle, the end result is underwhelming.

The film may be flawed, but its message is not.

I absolutely loved this show, the episodes were very funny and dealt very well and fairly with a lot of current issues. I don't understand why it was discontinued.

I have watched this show sense the premiere episode and I absolutely love it and I am white yes they joke about white folks a lot but that's the point YOU NEED A Sense OF HUMOR to enjoy the show properly I love the characters they are very realistic and hilarious my favorite is the mother but everyone else is great too the father is equally charming and funny though if you do watch it.warning. the show centers on sensitive subjects a lot and you might want to play it by ear and try it. But I don't think I have been offended really yet I say watch it you might even see your own family in the family

I didn't know what to expect. A lot of TV shows (some sitcoms and popular reality shows especially) appeal to the lowest common denominator. I watched the pilot because all of my current shows are on hiatus for the summer and I needed something to do while I ate dinner. Wow, what a refreshing surprise this was! And it got better and better with each ensuing episode. it takes a lot to make me laugh, but The Carmichaels consistently makes me laugh. The show features a cast (the Carmichael family) that is quick to feel at home with, and I am duly impressed by the brilliant writing. I love that the dialogue is not trite, and that it is deliciously daring. One show, for example, launches the family into debate mode when Jerrod comes home with tickets to a Cosby performance. There is no tiptoeing around this, or any other issue – they come right out and argue about Cosby's indiscretions vs his comedic talent. And it's amazing how brilliantly the writers handle these hot issues. The family is always split on their views – sometimes reversing their views in the process – but always working it out with rare diplomatic skills. Whether the subject is disgraced celebrities or political right vs left, it never offends, and always makes you laugh. This is All In The Family, only better! All in the Family was more contentious and often made me feel uncomfortable. Archie Bunker was a "lovable" curmudgeon who also happened to be ignorant, bordering on hateful. Ditto for his neighbor (and spin-off sitcom star) George Jefferson. Plus, they only alluded to the issues and individuals of the time in a more generic manner. Not so the Carmichaels! The Carmichaels come right out and tackle real life topics and people – by name!I can't wait to see who/what The Carmichaels dish up in their living room next.. I know it's going to make me laugh (but never cringe). Now THAT's a fine art that takes some real skill by gifted writers and performers!

There is something about this show I really like. I absolutely love the parents and the brother. The brother and wife relationship is funny also. The two main characters, however, are just okay. Jerrod's delivery is dry, as someone else already stated. It may be good for stand up but there isn't much difference between his comedic and serious lines.The episodes were just jam-packed with way too much for a half hour; the season packed with too many big issues and back to back episodes every week. Too much too soon. I would have enjoyed it more with less. I would have had more time to savor the really funny punch lines that kind of get lost in the episode.The premise of the the pilot alone could have made for a whole season's worth of material. They could have divided some of those other big issues into smaller bits and incorporated them throughout the season.All that being said, I like it. There's some really good acting and comedy there. I just hope it gets better so I can love it.