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Homeland, Justified, Downton Abbey & More: The Best and Worst TV Shows of 2011 - The Daily Beast
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Parenthood (NBC)
NBC’s Parenthood appears to be the heir apparent to the type of emotion-based storytelling that Friday Night Lights in its day achieved seemingly so effortlessly. It’s no small feat to make three generations of a family—from little kids and teens to grandparents—engaging and commanding in their own rights, but Parenthood does so with a deft hand, delighting in focusing on withdrawn Max (Max Burkholder), brittle Kristina (Monica Potter), or perennial screw-up Crosby (Dax Shepard) with equal weight as Mae Whitman’s rebellious Amber or any other member of the family. Lauren Graham’s Sarah remains capable of reducing me to tears with a gulp or downcast eye; Erika Christensen’s Julia has emerged as a strong, radiant presence; and Peter Krause and Potter’s attempts to connect with their autistic son give this outstanding show a great deal of heft and painful realism. It’s rare for an hour to make you laugh and cry in equal measure, but Parenthood walks that delicate line with both care and grace.
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