One Big Happy
One Big Happy

One Big Happy

2015TV ShowCanceled1 SeasonEnglish

Best friends Lizzy (gay and a bit type-A) and Luke (straight and more laid back) are like family. When they were kids and both of their parents were getting divorces, they stuck together, and they've been there for each other ever since. Now, all grown up and still single, they've decided to start a family of their own. No, not like that (there are some lines even they won't cross) - we're talking the non-romantic, go-to-the-doctor's-office type of baby-making.

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IMDb4.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes20%
Metacritic34/100
Google Users48%
Director: Kristin NewmanGenres: Comedy, Family

Plot Summary

A free-spirited British woman moves in with her gay best friend and his new husband, creating a unique, unconventional family dynamic. The series explores the challenges and joys of their blended household as they navigate relationships, parenthood, and societal expectations. It highlights the evolving definition of family in contemporary society.

Critical Reception

One Big Happy was met with overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics, who criticized its predictable plots, dated humor, and lack of originality. Audiences were similarly unimpressed, leading to its quick cancellation.

What Reviewers Say

  • Relies heavily on tired stereotypes and predictable punchlines.
  • Fails to offer fresh perspectives on modern family dynamics.
  • Lacks charm and originality, feeling like a relic of a bygone sitcom era.

Google audience: Audiences found the show to be unfunny and uninspired, with many expressing disappointment in its lack of creative storytelling and reliance on outdated comedic tropes.

Fun Fact

The show was originally developed for NBC in 2013 but was eventually picked up by the network in 2015.

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