If you watch the first episode, you would be correct in thinking this is nothing more than another raunchy teen coming of age vehicle. However, you would be completely wrong. Red Oaks quickly slides into a slightly above average look into the lives of a number of characters loosely connected to the Red Oaks Country Club in NJ circa 1980.
Each of the story lines is well executed and culminates in a satisfying end to each of their stories. It is a credit to the writers that the characters never lapse into being parodies although it seems that is often the case in this type of presentation.
By the end of the series, all of the main characters have become fully developed and their lives up to that point seem like a reasonable conclusion.
The main cast is outstanding and supporting roles are handled adeptly by many veteran screen/television actors.
This series would never win any awards, but, if you are looking for a well-done dramedy you could do a lot worse. Once you get into the meat and potatoes part of the story, you will be slowly but surely immersed in the various lives of the Red Oaks 'crew' and I feel you will find the end quite satisfying.
Each of the story lines is well executed and culminates in a satisfying end to each of their stories. It is a credit to the writers that the characters never lapse into being parodies although it seems that is often the case in this type of presentation.
By the end of the series, all of the main characters have become fully developed and their lives up to that point seem like a reasonable conclusion.
The main cast is outstanding and supporting roles are handled adeptly by many veteran screen/television actors.
This series would never win any awards, but, if you are looking for a well-done dramedy you could do a lot worse. Once you get into the meat and potatoes part of the story, you will be slowly but surely immersed in the various lives of the Red Oaks 'crew' and I feel you will find the end quite satisfying.