When Arrested Development first aired, a lot of people missed it, myself included. But because of a very dedicated fanbase, and the love of critics, it was kept relevant for many years after. Although originally considered an instant classic, the fourth and fifth seasons complicate that legacy, and raise the question of whether or not a show’s divisive return can influence the way people look at the whole series.
0:00 – Intro
10:41 – Pilot and Season 1
30:02 – The Critical Response
34:05 – Season 2 and 3
53:22 – They’ve Made a Huge Mistake
1:00:45 – The Hype Period
1:04:52 – Back From Whence It Came
1:11:04 – Season 4
1:20:52 – The Blowback and the Comeback
1:35:04 – Season 5
1:44:53 – Is There Anything Left in the Banana Stand?
1:49:06 – Remembering Arrested Development
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This is another version of the video that fixes an audio issue. Again, very sorry for this mix-up.
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I really would love to see you do a community retrospective after watching this one! Another sitcom with a case of its cult status and hunger for more being continued with diminishing returns. Although not quite as bad as arrested developments case imo.
Great job on the vid, I'm gonna have some mayonegg!
I've given this show so many chances over the years. I watched the premier and most of the fist season, I caught up with DVDs based on friends recommendations, I even watched it again with the new Netflix season and I can honestly say I don't see the hype and praise. I think there are maybe 20 good episodes total over the entire shows run and reboot but that it mostly is forgettable and unfunny material that didn't feel so much as original as just humor I've seen before played more straight.
Yes!
Don't lie, José. You made this video exclusively so you could organically use transitions like this (34:05) between topics. I see you
Hey Jose, you do great vids, take care brother and have a safe and Happy New Year 😎🤘🍻
I was actually thinking about you doing a video on Arrested Development and how could one write a summary of such a convoluted show. But it was great in the end so good job! There are lots more shows that I'm eagerly waiting for, especially Community but that might have to wait until the movie comes out.
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Hello, I have not watched the video. Yes it is a classic.
Thank you.
Careful there. It would be their family's business especially their children who will need talks. To say it's none of anyone's business doesn't make sense if you want support and understanding from people. I'm not saying conform to other people's paradigms of reality, I'm saying think before you tantrum your way into isolation or alienation. It's too dangerous out there to go it alone…
Oh man I remember watching arrested development on G4 back in the day.
Did he say "twisted version of the American Greed? at around 28:35?
The first three seasons yes. I've watched them probably seven or eight times.
Just harassment? He totally could've stayed on, I'll bet he's got the cleanest record🤣
I’m pretty sure this is the first show you’ve coveted that I’ve actually seen before.
I used to love this show, right before the Netflix renewal came out when I first discovered it. I thought it was so clever and unique and different, which it truly was at the time. It still has some of the best humor put to film in a show! But then the Netflix seasons came out (couldn’t tell you if I ever finished the last one) and it just cemented that while great, it wasn’t timeless in the way that it could be brought out now.
Then Schitt’s Creek came out and I realized that it’s what I wanted from this show in terms of watching a fish out of water comedy as this rich family adjusts to “normal” life. Some time before that I watched Community and realized that’s what I wanted in terms of characters who adjust, adapt, and change while still being thoroughly unpleasant people.
It was a great and momentous stepping stone into modern TV that was before it’s time, and I’m sure neither of those shows would exist without it, but it’s definitely been beaten and proven that it works best in the context of when it aired on TV.
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Man, this makes me miss Jessica Walters even more. She was such a talent on this show, a stand out among many strong performances.
Thank you for the rundown, Jose!
"Wait. There was a season 5?" And then you got to the Jessica Walters thing… And I remembered why I chose not to even try.
Yes, yes it is
Can you do everybody hates Chris next?
Consider covering Party Down please
The only reason Heroes isn’t a classic is because that writer’s strike ended production and I will die on this hill 😤
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It's the best example of a show that wouldn't be made nowadays, but would've absolutely murdered every over show if it had come out when streaming started. It's frustrating, but at least we have some goddamn gold to look back on.
i just clicked the video but the answer is: Yes. It is a classic.
Its funny but for many years of my life I was a stalwart Arrested Development fan. The season 4 original release was painful but a nostalgic love gave me the benefit of the doubt. Season 5 was hot trash in my opinion and even rewatching classic AD doesn't really hold up anymore for me.
Yes.
Not yet. Give it a few decades. Arrested Development isn't anywhere near old enough to be considered a classic.
As your covering Jeffrey Tambor I must admit I'd love to see your take on The Larry Sanders Show.
Such a groundbreaking show that is virtually unknown to a whole generation
Id love to hear your take on MASH
Sorry I can't listen to the audio – too awkward.
I don't care if Arrested Development isn't a pop culture phenomenon, it is My Favorite Show of All Time
Lucille Bluth is one of the best characters ever. I STILL quote her.
Arrested Development was a great show even in the weaker last seasons. I truly miss it.
The answer is a resounding yes, Arrested Development is absolutely a classic.