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bigoranget · 2012-05-07, 09:27 PM

There has been a lot of talk about the decline in Two and a Half Men. Everyone wants to point the finger to Ashton's new character; Walden. I think the real issue with this show is Jon Cryer's character; Allen. They have taken his role of pathetic way too far. I can't even watch the show any more.

Am I alone with this opinion?

Blackloz · 2012-05-07, 09:35 PM

I dropped the show last year after Sheen left, but I do see what you mean in the bits & pieces I have seen.

DSgamby · 2012-05-07, 10:04 PM

Looks like the role will change after tonight.

cambo · 2012-05-08, 01:09 PM

I may be in the minority, but I actually find the show funnier than when Sheen was on.

The problem is people's expectations. If people are expecting the show to be the same as when Sheen was on, they will be disappointed. The writers had a HUGE challenge ahead of them, and I think they've done the best they could do.

Yes, they've changed the character dynamics. They've had to. They could not possibly carry on using the same character set. Example, Jake. Jake is now 15-ish. His character has changed the most.

Other than the last few episodes of Allen's heart attack issues, he's pretty much maintained the same type of character as at the beginning of the season.

They've basically had to re-write the show from the ground up, and I think they've done a pretty good job.

NB Josh · 2012-05-08, 01:47 PM

He's older than that. Angus T. Jones is 18, and I think Jake is around there too.

I've generally liked the show. Even more than last season. But, the last few episodes have been hard to get through.

cambo · 2012-05-08, 02:51 PM

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But, the last few episodes have been hard to get through.

Totally agree. They've overplayed the heart-attack issue.

james99 · 2012-05-08, 03:11 PM

I watched the first episode (2 parts) and stopped.

It was going downhill and it fell off the cliff from what I've and what I have read.

I still watch it in syndication.

2012-05-07, 09:27 PM	#1
bigoranget Veteran Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Hamilton Posts: 2,942	Two and a Half Men There has been a lot of talk about the decline in Two and a Half Men. Everyone wants to point the finger to Ashton's new character; Walden. I think the real issue with this show is Jon Cryer's character; Allen. They have taken his role of pathetic way too far. I can't even watch the show any more. Am I alone with this opinion?

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2012-05-07, 09:35 PM	#2
Blackloz Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Regina,SK & Plentywood MT Posts: 855	I dropped the show last year after Sheen left, but I do see what you mean in the bits & pieces I have seen.

2012-05-07, 10:04 PM	#3
DSgamby Veteran Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario Posts: 3,896	Looks like the role will change after tonight.

2012-05-08, 01:09 PM	#4
cambo Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Whitby, Ontario Posts: 356	I may be in the minority, but I actually find the show funnier than when Sheen was on. The problem is people's expectations. If people are expecting the show to be the same as when Sheen was on, they will be disappointed. The writers had a HUGE challenge ahead of them, and I think they've done the best they could do. Yes, they've changed the character dynamics. They've had to. They could not possibly carry on using the same character set. Example, Jake. Jake is now 15-ish. His character has changed the most. Other than the last few episodes of Allen's heart attack issues, he's pretty much maintained the same type of character as at the beginning of the season. They've basically had to re-write the show from the ground up, and I think they've done a pretty good job.

2012-05-08, 01:47 PM	#5
NB Josh Veteran Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: New Brunswick - Shaw Direct Posts: 3,150	He's older than that. Angus T. Jones is 18, and I think Jake is around there too. I've generally liked the show. Even more than last season. But, the last few episodes have been hard to get through.

2012-05-08, 03:11 PM	#7
james99 Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Burlington Posts: 24,791	I watched the first episode (2 parts) and stopped. It was going downhill and it fell off the cliff from what I've and what I have read. I still watch it in syndication.