I never really watched it much on tv...saw a bit of an episode here'n there, but when I put it on, for some reason it reminded me of the kind've humour in "arrested development" which I really dislike (no reason, just don't like it)...anyways, I ended up watching a full episode eventually and actually didn't mind it. Watched maybe 6-7 episodes of what turned out to be season 4 on tv.
So anyways, the earlier series were on sale pretty cheap so I picked up 1-3, and a bit later, 4 (Although later, watching #4 kind've sucked, as I'd seen so much of it already on tv...)
I like the blend of humour and drama...they don't focus only on the morbidity of the hospital, or deadset on the medical procedures, but they throw in enough to give it more depth than you'd expect from a comedy series. The soundtracks are always great, and I've never seen a show quite so full of references. It's pretty whacky, but still a solid show IMO.
I have to say though, I've just purchased season 5 (After avoiding any point of s5 that showed on tv) and after watching a few episodes, I'm not really with it yet...but maybe it's just because they seem to have changed the "feel" of the show at this point, toned down/slightly matured the humour and geared it towards the drama side a little more...I mean it's still watchable...but different at this point. Did they get a new director or two on board for this?
Anyways, still good...but seems to be not quite as enjoyable to me...could just be in a slump though...
Also, TJ...I think season 6 is actually presently airing.
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