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The Partially Examined Life (Citizens): (Protected Content)
Mark, Lawrence, Sarahlyn, and Al discuss Christopher Storer’s culinary dramedy in light of the release of its strange third season. What made this a uniquely wonderful show in its first season? Is the unsatisfying character of this season just a matter of its being only the first half of what was originally planned? Were all the flashbacks helpful? What’s with all the underdeveloped elements? Are we supposed to have received a definite message about whether the highest levels of quality are worth achieving? What is the promise of a show this apparently honest to present actual comedy? How does the show work as “food porn”?
We refer to this harsh article by Jack Hamilton.
The show previously considered food as pop.
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