TMC
03-23-2022, 09:16 PM
https://www.pastemagazine.com/tv/the-great-north/great-north-fox-bobs-burgers-season-2-3-renewed-underrated/
When an animated series such as FOX’s The Great North initially launches, its close artistic and personnel ties to an existing franchise (in this case Bob’s Burgers) have the potential to be both a blessing and a curse. A new series sharing some of the same key writers, artists and producers will inevitably have the advantage of bringing along some degree of interest from die-hard fans of the show that preceded it, but at the same time you run the risk of a show that perpetually feels like a pale imitation of a beloved TV comedy. And when those shows air at the same time, on the same network, the potential pitfalls are that much more apparent.
And yet, The Great North has slowly and steadily (https://www.reddit.com/r/television/comments/tkw5l1/two_seasons_in_the_great_north_has_proven_a/) established an identity for itself, a sweet and sincere family comedy that deserves all the Bob’s Burgers comparisons but also distinguishes itself in some pretty major ways. Fueled less than Bob’s is by the real-world, blue collar concerns of balancing business and the parenting of young children, and more a celebration of an innocent, whimsical absurdity and a celebration of one family’s love for each other, The Great North is confidently growing into the golden years of its existence, with enough foundation laid to form a solid base for future stories. And that’s something the world of animated TV sitcoms desperately needs, as so many of the stalwarts have effectively passed their expiration dates … including, sadly, Bob’s Burgers, which is now in unfortunate decline (https://www.pastemagazine.com/tv/bobs-burgers/bobs-burgers-decline-quality-season-12-13-renewed-canceled/).
When an animated series such as FOX’s The Great North initially launches, its close artistic and personnel ties to an existing franchise (in this case Bob’s Burgers) have the potential to be both a blessing and a curse. A new series sharing some of the same key writers, artists and producers will inevitably have the advantage of bringing along some degree of interest from die-hard fans of the show that preceded it, but at the same time you run the risk of a show that perpetually feels like a pale imitation of a beloved TV comedy. And when those shows air at the same time, on the same network, the potential pitfalls are that much more apparent.
And yet, The Great North has slowly and steadily (https://www.reddit.com/r/television/comments/tkw5l1/two_seasons_in_the_great_north_has_proven_a/) established an identity for itself, a sweet and sincere family comedy that deserves all the Bob’s Burgers comparisons but also distinguishes itself in some pretty major ways. Fueled less than Bob’s is by the real-world, blue collar concerns of balancing business and the parenting of young children, and more a celebration of an innocent, whimsical absurdity and a celebration of one family’s love for each other, The Great North is confidently growing into the golden years of its existence, with enough foundation laid to form a solid base for future stories. And that’s something the world of animated TV sitcoms desperately needs, as so many of the stalwarts have effectively passed their expiration dates … including, sadly, Bob’s Burgers, which is now in unfortunate decline (https://www.pastemagazine.com/tv/bobs-burgers/bobs-burgers-decline-quality-season-12-13-renewed-canceled/).