I couldn't really figure out if that was a knowing "House of Cards" reference, but then I figured it's "Arrested Development" on Netflix so of course it was.

I took it as a potshot at BBT.

It was just unnecessary. They already had Tambor and Walter play Young Lucille and George, why bring in new people now?

I've actually never 100% liked Michael in the original series. You're supposed to sympathize with him at first, but it becomes pretty clear how massively imperfect and selfish he can get throughout Seasons 2 and 3. Still a likable character though, but I've always kinda seen through his sanctimonious BS.

I've said this before but: I agree with you, Wiig was fantastic as Young Lucille. What I didn't like, though, is the need for someone to come in to play Young Lucille. They'd already established that Tambor and Walter played their younger selves, so I just thought it was so unnecessary for them to bring in relatively…

Though in fairness they basically acknowledged how ugly he got, that Maeby and Gob both didn't even recognize him.

I love John Slattery. He's such a charismatic actor that he can play funny just by playing it straight, which he did here.

Oh wow. That's really clever.

Yeah, as soon as I saw the end I said to myself "Those motherfuckers are gonna keep us pining for the movie"

I just liked the overall theme of reversed roles between Michael and his son. Now George Michael is the one who doesn't need to fit in, but Michael does.

Your patience for Buster's episode will pay off handsomely.

@google-4b8a1b26ad279646006587430f7cb610:disqus Our bumbling in Iraq wasn't particularly funny in real life either, but it made for some great comedy.

@avclub-087970e21971cc19e2427e2fee6ba71c:disqus Well shit, I didn't even see that. Perfect.

I agree, much of it is a stretch, but if any show would make a stretch, it's this one.  Also I personally thought of "Scott Pilgrim" when George-Michael's band was playing in the band room and a guy who looked like him was playing bass, then he moves out of the way to reveal George-Michael playing the woodblock.

I loved that running gag.

But it's pronounced "day ennay ah"

The drones gag was actually refreshing to see, as Bush isn't the only president they're able to make fun of.

I liked Young Barry, especially the "eyy" when he thought he had a great idea.

Somewhere Emilio Estevez is looking at "Billy Sheen"

"Could have used more Tony Hale, granted, but he was amazing in every scene."