Parenthood on NBC

This is not the best show on television, by a long shot. However, it’s the only current show, other than Entourage, of which I’ve seen every episode. Most likely, I’m attracted to it by my own almost complete lack of family—this show is full of families. It also takes place in the city where I went to school and often uses tight, close-up shots in a manner similar to that of Friday Night Lights. It’s no surprise, given that it uses the same writers. The lighting for some of the evening, outdoor scenes is gorgeous, and the musical selections are often nuanced and thoughtful. What other television show has used Azure Ray’s “Don’t Leave My Mind”? That’s right: no other show.

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