Modern Family

Last night I found myself sitting in front of my tv watching the popular, very talked about, Modern Family. I've watched it a few times before, but until last night had not found how it was so appealing and satisfying to watch. After our discussion on Tuesday it actually made me connect this type of narrative/drama to what we were speaking about.

The series seems to be somewhat realistic, in the fact that the scenes don't seem to be overly planned out, or unrealistic in the drama that is happening. The family is displayed as very interconnected, the relationships they have and maintain seem to be something any viewer can connect with. The structure of the series keeps people involved in the lives of the characters. learning the personalities of the different characters adds to the experience of the show itself, understanding the roles different people play and how they interact with the rest of the family.

I also think this show is important because it visually broadens the definition of family for us in the US, allowing us to see the many different that have developed over the years. Shows like this provide entertainment to a vast array of viewers, but I think this is largely possible because they can relate to the different family structures as well as situations.

I know I'm going to catch up on the season so far and start watching!