Yeah, considering what it's replacing was Jay fucking Leno, I don't see how it's a sign that things have gone awry. The type of comedy that this guy is looking for very much still exists, just not on the most mainstream comedy format possible.

I generally hate the narration in these ABC family sitcoms because it's such an obvious way to explain the plot to viewers, but it actually worked here since it was based on a memoir and it came across as Eddie reminiscing about his childhood. Still, I won't really miss it if it's gone.

I thought this was a pretty significant improvement on the past few episodes. I'm glad to see they had the balls to actually end the marriage instead of keep having Phil badly lie his way out of it, sitcom style. And the second episode was the first time I felt like they were successfully self-aware about Phil's…

I'd say A- as well. There were a few draggy episodes, but it cemented itself really well, and it totally exceeded my expectations.

I get that the stereotype jokes were pretty hacky, but this was still a hilarious episode.

Dan said something to that extent in this article:

To be fair, I don't know how "dark" a show that is supposed to be on network television can really go. Maybe we'll see more in Season 2 when it's officially a Netflix original. But I think Kimmy Schmidt is pretty much the limit of how much disturbing stuff a network sitcom can really cover. Even Last Man on Earth has…

She has had a noticeably smaller role this season too, although she felt like classic Mallory in this episode.

This is the most NBC thing that has ever happened.

NBC: Too good for Community and Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, but totally down for a Coach revival.

Fair enough. I felt that way about Britta for sure, but I didn't get that vibe from the others, although they are certainly heightened at this point in the show's run.

I pretty much agree. I'm not expecting big, great things from the show anymore. It's a sitcom in its sixth season that has been through a handful of rough transitions. I just like spending a half hour with these characters every week, and so far the season is doing its job in still making that a pleasant experience. I…

Bob's Burgers has already been renewed though. And my guess is they'd feel safer sending a live action comedy to another night than a cartoon.

I loved the pilot and really liked the next two episodes. I disliked episode 4 and only find these two episodes to be only a minor improvement. But there's still so much potential that I can't look away just yet.

Even Comedy Central or FX. It definitely feels like they're trying to stick to network television friendly plotlines, even with such a unique premise.

It seems like there was hardly any controversy over a cis guy playing a trans woman on Transparent. Or maybe I missed it? But isn't it basically the same concept as this? (For the record, I liked Transparent a lot.)

Yeah the subtext of this show is definitely "white men are the worst." I dig it!

Now we just need to direct them all to 30 Rock when they finish and are looking for something to watch.

So I am assuming we will never really find out how many people are watching this show, but am I wrong to think I'm already thinking it seems like it's more of a hit with the general public than 30 Rock was? I feel like I've heard people who are definitely not in the "comedy bubble" quoting Pinot Noir.

Just think: if Community were following the Netflix model, we'd all be done with Season 6 by now!