TMC
04-22-2015, 03:47 PM
http://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2015/04/fresh-off-the-boat/391089/
The groundbreaking Asian-American comedy had its missteps in a "good" first season, says Lenika Cruz. But she adds it could be even better next season. "Having already proven its worth to audiences and critics," she says, "it's possible the show will take advantage of its enviable perch and head in the direction of even smarter, nuanced, and more progressive storylines. Unlike with All-American Girl, the first Asian American family sitcom, Fresh Off the Boat hasn't blown its chances: The show doesn't need to wait for another series to come along and improve on what it's done." PLUS: 11-year-old Hudson Yang doesn't (http://www.slate.com/blogs/browbeat/2015/04/22/fresh_off_the_boat_finale_an_interview_with_jeff_yang_father_of_hudson_yang.html)think about being Asian-American because it comes naturally to him, according to his dad.
The groundbreaking Asian-American comedy had its missteps in a "good" first season, says Lenika Cruz. But she adds it could be even better next season. "Having already proven its worth to audiences and critics," she says, "it's possible the show will take advantage of its enviable perch and head in the direction of even smarter, nuanced, and more progressive storylines. Unlike with All-American Girl, the first Asian American family sitcom, Fresh Off the Boat hasn't blown its chances: The show doesn't need to wait for another series to come along and improve on what it's done." PLUS: 11-year-old Hudson Yang doesn't (http://www.slate.com/blogs/browbeat/2015/04/22/fresh_off_the_boat_finale_an_interview_with_jeff_yang_father_of_hudson_yang.html)think about being Asian-American because it comes naturally to him, according to his dad.