User Reviews

I think a lot of people are missing the point of this show, that despite the cultural differences between black and white people at the end of the day we all want the same thing, the best for our families. It is done with humour and intelligence and quite frankly I'm glad to see it on TV. The juxtaposition of Cedric and Max's tense relationship against Tichina and Beth's open relationship is great. I especially liked the second episode where the different approaches to child rearing were depicted. It showed that sometimes a different approach is needed in order to get the best out of your child.

People should really start rating like normal people. Giving this show a 1 or 2 out of 10 after one episode.. really? And furthermore, one person here is giving it a 1, but is still gonna watch follow up episodes? If I find a show or movie not worth more than 1, I stop watching all together,. 'cause it's just absolute garbage to me, no potential whatsoever. To my opinion this show, after the pilot episode, deserves some more realistic ratings. It shouldn't be written off after just one episode. I saw this show was coming out and had 'Schmidt' in its cast, I just had to check it out. And it's a given, I don't see this show breaking any records or anything, but it deserves a bit more appreciation. I did have a fair amount of good laughs, it has potential to be a decent series, for a couple of seasons. I give it a 7 for now, we'll see where it leads to.

It is obvious that most of the reviewers so far on this forum only watched 10 minutes of the first episode. There are 4 episodes out there now and it is a decent sitcom. The laugh track is the biggest problem with this show, makes it hard to watch. Why even need this anymore, in 2018? The best sitcoms out there right now have no fake audience laughing at every single word like this one. The actors in this sitcom are all good. Take out the laugh track, hire a few better writers, and keep it going. Good sitcoms have been hard to find for years now, it is refreshing that there are a few out there now.

I am so surprised by all of the negative comments and bad reviews. I absolutely love love the show. It is definitely a fun, light hearted show that takes 30 minutes and let's me laugh out loud! Cedric is hilarious and the cast of Mr. And Mrs. Johnson are great! About time that there is a fun family show and not another violent drama.

In the first 10 mins of pilot, I wanted to give 1 star. Give it time, it will stick.

The show has a great potential. By 3rd or 4th .. You will start loving it and get the idea ..

Just take a chance...

I will always give Ced a chance and I root for Tachina. She's a funny actor. The writing is not the best but the chemistry is pretty good. I think they're not using Max and Beth properly. They're a lot funnier on their other shows. I'm willing to give it a chance hoping it gets better over time.

I've read most of these reviews say the show is racist when there is a difference in stereotyping and racist. It's a great mash up of two different stereotype worlds. Also it's a comedy people put yourself aside! I've actually met people like both families. If it were the other way around it still would be funny. Its suppose to be about two different families from two different cultures becoming friends.

Aside from the laugh track I really enjoy the show. The character of Marty is great as he stops by to observe the worst moments of others.

The show has a great cast!! Thank you! Thank you! The writers and producers have done a wonderful job at blending the two cultures without causing racial tension that can't be handled in an appropriate manner.

We are all different and we can all live together.

This is what we need on tv these days. It gives a small insight into both cultures. It's educational without most people even realizing it (the people that rated it below 5). The show showcases the stereotypes that both cultures have toward one another and shows us how these situations can be handled peacefully. They don't always agree but they can get along. Nice work!!

It was a cute pilot episode. I'm interested in seeing more. Funny

How are shows with laugh tracks still being made. It was old in 1993. The fact that anyone wastes their time watching this show is shocking to me.

Was very surprised at all the negative people on here. I watched the first episode with no expectations and was pleasantly surprised. It really has some funny moments in every episode. Is it ground breaking? No, but it has a stellar cast, is extremely earnest, and pushes strong messages in a gentle way.

And I live for the actor playing Marty. He cracks me up every time he's on screen!

Granted, there are plenty of cliched stereotypes on the show. The second episode was much funnier than the first one. They have good timing and the acting makes up for dialog. I am a POC who was adopted and grew up in small town in Wisconsin. I can totally see how naive this white couple can be. People live in there little cocoon and are oblivious to other cultures. This show tries to make fun of it in a humorous way without being preachy.

The concept is interesting, but the writing? I felt like i was at a corporate 'tolerance & diversity' training, minus the donuts and coffee.

Just binge watched all 3 of the first 3 episodes and I am hooked, episode 3 being better than the first two, as with any new show it gets better with time. This show is funny and I really love Max Greenfield and he's easy on the eyes. I love both sets of families and I look forward to many more episodes of this awesome show.

It's actually pretty good. Finally another family show that isn't a police show, reality show or hospital show.

I'll admit that the first few episodes were not great. They were guilty of some of the criticisms you'll see in the one/two star reviews you'll see. It did feel like there was one joke being played out again and again.

However, as this show has progressed - I'm on episode 9 now, it has slowly improved. Don't get me wrong, this show will never be a classic. I've given it 7/10, but I'd rather have given 6.5/10. The writing is getting more relaxed, the writers seem to be appreciating the nuances of the characters. The jokes are more varied. The characters are beginning to feel a little defined. The actors are giving it a solid shot. I'm sticking with it. As I say, I strongly doubt it'll ever be one of the greats, but as a half hour comedy, it does the job well enough.

The first episode doesn't impress me much. It's kinda hard to laugh when racism takes the biggest part in the joke.

But after several episodes, I can see the charm of the sitcom. The old-school dad has a real tension with his jobless son. The new neighbour tries to adapt with the new neighbourhood and stumbles here and there. The best part is they show the life of black and white family, and the issues are so real. It's not black and white neighbourhood problem anymore. The Neighbourhood brings out the chronology of how two family become closer and feel like one big happy family.

The only problem for me is Grover. I still can't know if I'm gonna love him or hate him. He's so bland and has a little contribution to the story. I hope the creator can give him more depth other than the cliche of a 'weird but sweet' kid.

Overall, The Neighbourhood is awesome! Can't wait to see the next episode!

We have been waiting since the series started this year. My husband says it reminds him of All in the family in reverse! It's not one of the best new shows but it has dealt with topics that face real families. Give it a try, it can only get better!!!

Awesome, laugh all through the show. Tonight's episode...only thing I would say different is ALL LIVES MATTER. It's time to realize we are all the same, human.

Watching this because Max Greenfield is in it and I like him. Otherwise it isn't really that funny, and relies on white and black as well as gender stereotyping to drive the tepid humor. Grover is not even remotely an appealing child character and is kinda creepy actually. Can't believe that the much funnier show Happy Together was cancelled and they kept this show on instead.

If this show was turned around and the colored people would be the laughing stick, this show would have ended in riots.

Just garbage with a super annoying laugh track.

I'm curious how some of these reviewers expect this show's writers and producers to establish the plot and pave the way for character development without Calvin initially cracking "white jokes" and vocalizing white stereotypes.

This show is about a white family moving to a black neighborhood, mind you an all black neighborhood that was once an all white neighborhood before black people moved in.

But if you give it a chance, Calvin changes. I think this show has its heart in the right place. We can act like racism no longer exists, but we are just fooling ourselves, and I appreciate that this show is coming from a different perspective, and appears to be trying to help us all connect as human beings regardless of race.

In my opinion, The Neighborhood is a show that America needs right now. If it helps open even one pair of eyes from the darkness of racism, it is well worth it.

Kind of a cool mashup of a black family sit-com and a white family sit-com. It started out slow, which adds to the overall awkwardness of both families. But as this series progresses, so does the storyline and laughs. Keep watching, see what happens....Maybe could lend a hand to our understanding of each other?