The Middle - To the Top
P. Horowitz | Grand Rapids, MI | 10/19/2010
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I don't watch television - too many laugh tracks and reality shows and shows that look the same as the one before and after. I check out the interesting stuff when/if it gets to dvd. No commercials, wheee! People at work usually talk about the various things they watch, and The Middle is frequently discussed. I watched an episode and decided I'd be interested to see more of these folks. (A big commitment for me.) This show doesn't force laughs or situations. We spend time with the Heck family, choose a favorite character in an episode and watch to see how they will solve/resolve issues that are familiar to us all. After a few episodes, these folks become part of our thoughts and we are curious to see (show after show) how they are doing. I think about the characters as neighbors or relatives - they are familiar.
Each has his/her own issues and concerns and we are there for them and with them. The first season dvd brings it all together and the extras are informative and fun. The cast is well-cast; occasional guest stars are fun to see in a Mid-West setting.
Give the Heck Family some of your time. Get to know them. They grow on you in the nicest possible way. (They'd watch you...)"