Family Biz
Family Biz is a Canadian television show, filmed in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada starring Doug Murray, Ephraim Ellis and Kate Corbett. According to YTV, Muse Entertainment and IMDB, twenty-six episodes have been shot. Created by James Nadler, the show is currently airing on YTV and France 2. The first episode was shown on March 6, 2009 on YTV. The show has been rated "C8+" in Canada.
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Plot Summary
The series follows the struggles of a family trying to run a small business together. Specifically, it centers on the son who inherits the family's funeral home business and must navigate the complexities of running it while dealing with his eccentric family members who all have strong opinions on how things should be done.
Critical Reception
Family Biz was a short-lived sitcom that garnered very little critical attention during its original run. Reviews were generally lukewarm, with many critics finding the humor predictable and the premise uninspired. It failed to find a significant audience and was quickly canceled.
What Reviewers Say
- Lacked original humor and relied on tired sitcom tropes.
- The premise of running a funeral home as a comedy felt forced and didn't quite land.
- Character dynamics were often unconvincing and unengaging.
Google audience: Information on specific Google user reviews for 'Family Biz' is not readily available due to its limited release and low viewership.
Fun Fact
Despite its short run, the show attempted to tackle dark humor by setting the majority of its scenes in a funeral home, a setting not commonly explored in family sitcoms.
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