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Complete Savages
As a single father of five teenage boys, Nick Savage faces the daunting challenge of trying to control the mayhem. A career firefighter, he finds running into a burning building a relaxing break from his parental duties.
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Plot Summary
Complete Savages is a sitcom that follows the chaotic life of the Savage family, a single father raising his five unruly sons. When the eldest son, Sam, tries to impose order, he only adds to the mayhem. The show delves into the often-exaggerated struggles of fatherhood and adolescence, with each episode presenting a new family crisis.
Critical Reception
Complete Savages received a mixed to negative reception during its short run. While some critics found humor in its exaggerated portrayal of a chaotic family life, many found the show to be formulaic and lacking in genuine comedic substance. Audience reception was also lukewarm, contributing to its early cancellation.
What Reviewers Say
The premise of a father dealing with five wild sons offered potential for comedic situations.
Critics often cited a lack of originality and predictable humor.
The show struggled to find a consistent comedic voice or engaging characters.
Google audience: Information regarding specific Google user reviews and their sentiment for 'Complete Savages' is not readily available.
Fun Fact
The show was based on a novel of the same name by Norm Macdonald, though it significantly differed from the book's premise and tone.
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