Review of Run the Burbs

Even though there's an attempt at diversity in the casting (and that's good), any of these parts could be played by white actors and there'd be no difference. I mean the actors might be Asian, Black, Indigenous, but there is nothing to highlight their cultures as part of the characters in the show. CBC casting has thrown every politically correct description into the casting but none of it is reflected in the storyline. I hope that makes sense. I have no problem with casting non-white actors (it's about time) but something other than their appearance should tell me they aren't just Mr. And Mrs. White.

Apart from that, the plot, if you can call it that, was ridiculous and OTT, as was the acting. I gave this show a shot as I had at times enjoyed Kim's Convenience and thought perhaps the CBC was continuing to improve its comedy output. I haven't massively enjoyed anything allegedly comedic on the CBC -- apart from the stonkingly wonderful Schitt's Creek -- since Codco, so I've long looked forward to something entertaining and original. Run the Burbs ain't it. Another dumb, silly, preposterous and annoying sitcom that nobody needs and is a waste of money. Once again, if this is the best CBC can come up with they aren't trying nearly hard enough.

I suspect the high ratings are from cast and crew members or their mothers trying to support the unsupportable.