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The series begins with exciting and dramatic events. Connors is forced to confront numerous struggles in the family in an unprecedented way. The family, consisting of Dan, Jackie, Darlin, Pike and DJ, are following new attempts to accept the challenge of financial and familial pressures and aging. Family breakdowns and relationships seem more attractive with a combination of challenges facing the family.
Right now, I'll settle for seeing Metcalf bleat and honk her way into Jackie's lonely pain, and I'll continue to admire the way Goodman throws away punch lines while making them sting.
"The Conners" obviously misses Barr's searing comedic perspective, delivered in trademark flat affect and punctuated by a devastating cackle. But the new show looks like it can survive without her.
The writers have managed a reasonably deft feat in juggling comedy with drama, building a larger issue into the character's departure [Roseanne], and creating new storylines for the supporting players.
While The Conners is packed with poignant and tearful moments, it's mostly really, really funny. And, given the depressing events that led to the show's creation, we could all use a good laugh.