The pilot episode did not leave me laughing or wanting more. In fact, most of the time my face was curled up in disdain, or looking at my Sociology reading because I saw the show when it originally aired.
The premise of the show: A not-so-young Black male in college who is trying to figure out life with his friends and family.
The show consists of Scottie (the not-so-young college student), his four friends, his ex-girlfriend (Diva), and his aunt and uncles.
Essentially, the show is supposed to be a comedy. However, I believe it goes too far along cultural lines (for example, if you have never been to a predominantly Black Baptist church) to be understood by some, and simply offensive and obnoxious to those that get what the joke is supposed to be. Additionally, the show tries to tackle serious racial issues and structural inequality, but they are presented with very little segue or forewarning, so that all of a sudden you are listening to enlightened social commentary, which is an abrupt end to anything clever or comical.
Aside from an inconsistent flow of comedy, the main character is NOT a comedic actor, or a great actor at all. His reactions to every scenario was terribly anti-climatic, (he would barely have a comment). Nor did I believe him or his friends were college students. They looked at least thirty. The only highlight in the pilot episode was meeting the aunt and uncle who own the restaurant. They actually had personalities, and were true to life.
The second episode was no more impressive than the first. Scottie branches out to get his own place, and gets quite a surprise when his "girl next door" neighbors move out and turn into "loud poor people." There were some funny moments, mainly coming from the animated male neighbor.
Overall: the show is slow pace, and I understand why it was cancelled.
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