'The Middle' is one of those production line, US, ordinary Joe, family comedies that 'thetvreviewguy' would normally flick past. Instead, he likes this 'Malcolm in the Middle' copy that capitalises on Patricia Heaton's ('Everybody Loves Raymond') talents as a down-trodden Soccer Mom heading into middle-aged territory. Her hapless (okay, nobody said this was hugely original) husband and kids provide some nice comedy foils for the viewer. It's the sort of show you might have on in the background while web-surfing or reading a paper (you've heard of newspapers, right?); this is more than passable. Ideal family viewing, it takes a few swipes at the Bush legacy; we suspect that Frankie Heck is, at the very least, a Blue Dog Democrat. Worth a watch and you will find yourself smiling if not belly laughing; 'thetvreviewguy' advises a 'Hold' on this TV share.
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