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11-04-2023, 07:36 PM
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Modern Family
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"Modern Family" shines when it takes classic sitcom tropes and gives them a fresh twist. The show stayed true to real-life dynamics, steering comedy — and specifically sitcoms — away from stereotypes and archetypes that had been overused in past TV shows.
However, one character the writers seemed to struggle with was Haley Dunphy (Sarah Hyland). The series kept Haley stuck in a cycle of rebellion and consecutive romantic relationships, failing to provide opportunities for her character to evolve in other ways. During the series, Haley has two significant relationships with Dylan Marshall (Reid Ewing) and Andy Bailey (Adam Devine). With Dylan, she remains immature and seems drawn to the person who would irk her parents the most. But with Andy, their relationship is messy, both characters grow, and there is genuine chemistry between them. It's no wonder that fans were strongly rooting for the latter relationship.
Unfortunately, the writers chose to write off Andy by having him take a job in another city, effectively ending the budding relationship between him and Haley. Instead, Haley ends up marrying Dylan, much to the disappointment of many fans. Even now, fans can find romantic YouTube videos (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFqgyvJquNg) featuring Haley and Andy, offering a nostalgic trip to soothe their lingering disappointment.
Modern Family
https://www.looper.com/img/gallery/tv-shows-that-refused-to-give-fans-what-they-asked-for/modern-family-1698983144.webp
"Modern Family" shines when it takes classic sitcom tropes and gives them a fresh twist. The show stayed true to real-life dynamics, steering comedy — and specifically sitcoms — away from stereotypes and archetypes that had been overused in past TV shows.
However, one character the writers seemed to struggle with was Haley Dunphy (Sarah Hyland). The series kept Haley stuck in a cycle of rebellion and consecutive romantic relationships, failing to provide opportunities for her character to evolve in other ways. During the series, Haley has two significant relationships with Dylan Marshall (Reid Ewing) and Andy Bailey (Adam Devine). With Dylan, she remains immature and seems drawn to the person who would irk her parents the most. But with Andy, their relationship is messy, both characters grow, and there is genuine chemistry between them. It's no wonder that fans were strongly rooting for the latter relationship.
Unfortunately, the writers chose to write off Andy by having him take a job in another city, effectively ending the budding relationship between him and Haley. Instead, Haley ends up marrying Dylan, much to the disappointment of many fans. Even now, fans can find romantic YouTube videos (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFqgyvJquNg) featuring Haley and Andy, offering a nostalgic trip to soothe their lingering disappointment.