'The Goldbergs' Needs Less Rehashing, More Lighthearted Humor

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After watching The Goldbergs for 5 years, I'm kind of mixed about it today. What started off as Adam F. Goldberg having fun videotaping his childhood in the 80s and showing his crazy family isn't the same fun now in season 10. For example, Beverly's still an overbearing "smother", Barry is still a loudmouth with very one-sided friendships with the JTP, and Adam still has crazy relationship drama with his love life. I know the kid had to grow up at some point, with or without some relatives in his life, but if the show is meant to go any longer, it better show some more lighthearted stuff, something fresh, something that shows the Goldberg family at their truly best. But the show still has some laughs left, emphasis on some. Despite recycling old embarrassing stuff, the Goldbergs as individuals and together still manages to come together. Just put on some more upbeat family times and music, and I'm sure it'll be fine the longer it goes. 

For those of you who haven't seen The Goldbergs yet, give it a whirl starting from season 1, then you'll get what I mean. It still has some laughs, just have to go back to the light moments. And that's not just what I'm saying about TV, focusing on the light is a lesson for life!



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