TV #9 of 2022:
Bob’s Burgers, season 1
The 2011 launch to this animated family series is generally charming and funny, yet it doesn’t quite feel fully-formed, especially from a rewatch perspective. (I dropped the show from my regular viewing roster at some point, but I know I’ve seen at least the first nine seasons.) The essential characterizations of the five Belchers are more or less there from near the start, but the humor isn’t always driven by their particular personalities here, and the worldbuilding, the musical component, and the extended cast of recurring weirdos are all a bit rudimentary so far. We do see Hugo the Health Inspector, rival restaurateur Jimmy Pesto, landlord Mr. Fischoeder, and school counselor Mr. Frond popping up a couple times each, at least, in and among the other petty authority figures that are mostly clashing with Bob for now. I wouldn’t say any of these first thirteen episodes is an absolute classic, though, and there’s no real serialization or signs of character growth yet across the batch. But it’s a pretty solid beginning overall.
[Content warning for sexual harassment and transphobia.]
★★★☆☆
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