I have been hearing about the show, Modern Family, for a while now. It seems like it’s always winning awards and being talked about. However, I never have time to watch it for various reasons. So, I thought it would be good to watch it just to see what the big deal was. In case you don’t know what the show is about, here is a synopsis:
The Pritchett clan has Jay sitting at the head, a true guys’ guy experiencing a bit of mid-life crisis, has remarried a much younger wife, Gloria, whose passion and loyalty is matched by her 11-year-old son, Manny, a boy wise beyond his years. Blending together into this new family has quite the learning curve with some culture clashes, a few awkward misunderstandings, and plenty of sweet victories along the way
Jay’s grown daughter, Claire, has her own family. Claire and Phil are the proud parents of three kids with whom they want that open, healthy, honest relationship. It’s not always easy, especially when you have a teenage daughter who’s growing up a little fast, a too-smart-for-her-own-good middle daughter and a scatterbrained boy. On top of that, Phil wants to be the “cool dad,” while Claire is just trying her best to run a tight ship, determined not to let her kids have the rebellious childhood she had.
Claire’s brother and Jay’s grown son, Mitchell, adopted a Vietnamese baby with his partner of five years, Cameron. Opposites attract in this household, with Cameron having a wonderfully big personality and maybe a flare for the dramatic, whereas Mitchell is the more serious of the two. They balance each other out and are doting fathers trying to do their best as new parents.
Doesn’t that sound like a bag of mixed fun? I’ve been watching the second season with my boyfriend. Neither of us had watched a single episode prior to me receiving this season. So, I wasn’t sure if it would be hard to get into or figure out the characters and such. However, it didn’t take us long to figure out the unique family structures/relationships in the show.
Both of us have watched Married with Children which starred Ed O’Neill. So, it was a bit hard for us to comprehend him being old enough to play the grandfather in this series with children being grown adults. However, it is believable.
Both my boyfriend and I like the show. We can sit down and watch a couple episodes in a row without getting bored. It’s an entertaining show for sure. Most episodes have at least several laughs. The characters are relate-able as we’ve all been stuck in awkward situations and had to deal with people. Watching the show has become a great way to unwind and relax with my boyfriend.
I can’t pick out a favorite character from the show. I think they are all so interesting and humorous. My boyfriend’s favorite is Mitchell. So, I guess you could say that there is a plot or character for everyone. We have definitely been enjoying Modern Family. The Complete Second Season of Modern Family is available on DVD and Blu-ray now.
What about you? Do you watch or like Modern Family? Who is your favorite character?
Disclosure: I received a free copy of Modern Family on DVD. No compensation was received. The opinions expressed are my own.
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