What I've always admired about this show is the moments when it wasn't afraid to be serious, or tackle heavier subjects with its signature charm. When characters are given chances to really expand and be fleshed out. Most of the time (when it's not.... Chang) it's a pleasure to watch.
That is not the case here. Like the title suggests, this episode is really shallow. Sure we get to see Jeff reconcile with his father, and he's played by YET ANOTHER wasted cameo... this time from James Brolin. You'd expect him to be more like Jeff. But unfortunately, Jeff's dad is ultimately such a dry boring character it adds basically nothing to the overall episode.
I DID however enjoy the "Shawshank" style party going on in Shirley's garage with the rest of the group. It was simple, yet rich. It was one of the only moments thus far in the season where it looked like the show was having fun. But even that felt shallow, due to the show not committing as much as before. Seriously without Dan Harmon this show just feels sad.
The worst part of the episode by far was that painfully unfunny and terrible character played by Adam DeVine. I've never found him funny or entertaining so OF COURSE S4 would feature him as one of their cameos. Just to make matters worse. I understand the point of his character but it was painful to witness.
I think Britta should've been featured in the OTHER plot line. Rather than struggle to find a reason to be in the Jeff's Dad story. We could've had some nice moments between Jeff and his estranged father but unfortunately we got a boring family reunion episode.
That is not the case here. Like the title suggests, this episode is really shallow. Sure we get to see Jeff reconcile with his father, and he's played by YET ANOTHER wasted cameo... this time from James Brolin. You'd expect him to be more like Jeff. But unfortunately, Jeff's dad is ultimately such a dry boring character it adds basically nothing to the overall episode.
I DID however enjoy the "Shawshank" style party going on in Shirley's garage with the rest of the group. It was simple, yet rich. It was one of the only moments thus far in the season where it looked like the show was having fun. But even that felt shallow, due to the show not committing as much as before. Seriously without Dan Harmon this show just feels sad.
The worst part of the episode by far was that painfully unfunny and terrible character played by Adam DeVine. I've never found him funny or entertaining so OF COURSE S4 would feature him as one of their cameos. Just to make matters worse. I understand the point of his character but it was painful to witness.
I think Britta should've been featured in the OTHER plot line. Rather than struggle to find a reason to be in the Jeff's Dad story. We could've had some nice moments between Jeff and his estranged father but unfortunately we got a boring family reunion episode.