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Critic Consensus: The Conners offers the comforts of its source show, but more focus on the family's ever-evolving dynamics adds a welcome layer of working-class empathy without losing any of the laughs.
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Cast
as Dan Conner
as Jackie
as Darlene
as DJ Conner
as Harris
as Mark
as Geena Williams-Conner
as Mary
as Neil
as Emilio
as Mrs. Reynolds
as Ramon
as Dwight
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It was noble to keep the show going for the unblemished cast and crew, but the resulting show doesn't feel right.
By and large, the pilot episode had the feel of a throwback family sitcom, and it kept the salty edge to the interpersonal dynamics that always set Roseanne apart.
Overt politics becomes secondary to character.
It's a sad irony that by stocking the show with great performers like Gilbert and Goodman, Roseanne Barr built a sitcom machine that could survive her departure. Goodman in particular gets a little more room to shine as Dan Conner.
The working-class sitcom leans more middle-of-the-road than its predecessor, and while that may help pull viewers from both sides of the aisle, it also makes it kind of boring. Now, The Conners looks just like every other run-of-the-mill sitcom on TV.
There's certainly enough story with these characters to make a terrific show. But it needs to be funnier, or it won't survive as a comedy.
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