Overlord and the Underwoods

First, let me say that a) I'm not Canadian and b) I didn't watch this show with kids. Nonetheless, I think this is easily the finest show I've watched all year.

Yah, on the surface of things, this appears to be a dumb sitcom about a suburban family with a "wacky" space alien living with them, similar to ALF or Harry and the Hendersons. But that's about where the similarity ends.

What separates this show is that the writers did a SUPERB job on making sure that every plot point actually matters. There are no throwaway "B plots" or sight gags - everything is tied to the story, even when it might not immediately seem otherwise.

In case the actors ever read this, yes, you did a good job, especially the two kids. But the writers are the true gold in this show and definitely deserve money, praise, and recognition for showing that it IS still possible to write tight, coherent scripts.

Lastly, there is no "woke" garbage in this show or plot lines to "send a message" about the injustices of the world. This show instead concentrates on bringing the laughs and exploring the everyday mundane aspects of life in a funny way.

It isn't often you can find a show with enough appeal to entertain both children and adults at the same time. Overlord manages to include enough gags that parents will be amused, and the right balance between silliness and sweetness for the kids. It can be corny but definitely in a good way. The cast is phenomenal and the writing is fresh and real. Even my husband who rarely laughs at kids shows laughed at Overlord. We've watched the whole series twice through with a few bonus watches of our favourite episodes. My whole family is really hoping for another season. Give it a try! One of the best Canadian kids shows of the last decade.