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Working the Engels
A family of ne'er-do-wells must band together to keep their heads above water when their father and breadwinner passes away, leaving them a mountain of debt. The Engels must all go to work running Dad's storefront law firm, with one minor problem – daughter Jenna Engel is the only one who is qualified to practice law. Unfortunately for Jenna, this also means taking on her eccentric relatives as co-workers, including her self-involved mother Ceil, her pill-popping sister Sandy and her bad boy brother Jimmy. Jenna, the youngest sibling, becomes the unlikely family patriarch, running the law firm and keeping her crazy family together.
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Plot Summary
This sitcom follows a struggling family who, after their father is imprisoned for white-collar crime, must take on new jobs to make ends meet. Led by the matriarch, the family navigates the challenges of their new working-class reality while dealing with their father's attempts to maintain control from behind bars. The series explores themes of family, adaptation, and the humor found in unexpected circumstances.
Critical Reception
Working the Engels received a generally lukewarm reception from critics. While some appreciated its premise and attempts at humor, many found the show to be derivative and lacking in originality. Audience reception was similarly mixed, with its short run suggesting it didn't gain a significant following.
What Reviewers Say
The show struggles to find its comedic voice, often relying on predictable tropes.
While the cast shows some promise, the writing doesn't always support them.
The premise has potential, but the execution falls short of memorable.
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Fun Fact
The series was developed from a concept by Michael Patrick King, known for his work on 'Sex and the City'.
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