Parenthood in the Media

maraleia · April 4, 2014

Vulture critiques the season so far.

http://www.vulture.com/2014/01/parenthood-has-lost-itself-this-season.html

Portia · April 9, 2014

From David Bianculli:

http://www.npr.org/2014/04/08/300530731/parenthood-is-hard-but-nbc-gets-this-family-drama-right

BizBuzz · April 13, 2014

Wow, interesting, two completely different perspectives of the same show. I lend myself more towards the second one because after all, it's tv and I am supposed to be entertained for an hour, and Parenthood does that for me, so I don't think too hard about the reality of the situations.

formerlyfreedom · May 10, 2014

Things are not looking good for the show. Read here for more.

Basically, the cast is being asked to cut back the number of shows they would appear in.

TOWTooMuchTV · May 10, 2014

Looking better...not perfect but much better than cancellation!

http://www.deadline.com/2014/05/parenthood-update-path-to-renewal-clear-as-actors-reach-agreement/

formerlyfreedom · May 11, 2014

And renewed.

formerlyfreedom · June 27, 2014

Just moved some posts over to the spoiler topic - an article on next season should have gone there. Thanks!

ElectricBoogaloo · September 18, 2014

Jason Katims on Parenthood's Farewell Season:

http://youtu.be/geQxIZO4eas

Lauren Graham on Hank and Sarah, Sarah's relationship with Zeke, and the end of Parenthood (slightly spoilery):

http://youtu.be/hAdUXcfcej0

Bonnie Bedelia on the show ending, watching the kids grow up, and Camille's growth:

http://youtu.be/Qk2ENknSDts

Dax and Joy on their superior acting techniques, Tyree, and the backyard:

http://youtu.be/7AFdaQR_AeE

Max on Max (one very mild spoiler):

http://youtu.be/1Ou10PnOn2Q

Craig T. Nelson about the show ending and watching the kids grow up:

http://youtu.be/hmiOqmkDVvw

Mae, Miles, and Sarah on the show ending and Parenthood being honest in a messy way:

http://youtu.be/Yl_WjGCYtfA

Erika and Sam on the show ending, the state of Joel & Julia's relationship in S6 (minor spoilers but they really only cover what is seen in the sneak peek for the season premiere),

http://youtu.be/eIqVklTudWQ

Peter and Monica discuss Snowflake Academy

http://youtu.be/Uz59Pf3fcf8

formerlyfreedom · September 18, 2014

Please discuss all things Media about Parenthood here!

maraleia · November 22, 2014

This review is everything...http://www.vulture.com/2014/11/parenthood-hate-final-season-review.html

and this one too
http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/act-four/wp/2014/11/21/how-parenthood-drove-me-crazy/

Gooey · November 22, 2014

'Here Here!' Vulture and Washington post. 'Here Here'.

alexvillage · November 22, 2014

Great reviews. I still wish someone who actually understands autism would talk about Max's acts and not an autistic thing. But the rest, yes, right on.

cali1981 · November 23, 2014

Those reviews are dead on. Call it arrogance, hubris or whatever it is that Katims suffers from, because of it, he has screwed up this closing season royally on almost every count. You can't help but wonder if he has any inkling about how may missteps he's made.

BetyBee · November 23, 2014

Those reviews are so comforting to this disappointed viewer. I do believe that Katims would have us believe that we are heartless where his characters are concerned. Instead, we have common sense on our side and he is ridiculous. I can't wait for this nonsense to be over. What a joy it was to read that even "professional tv viewers" agree!

backformore · November 23, 2014

Everything I read here about Katims and his views on autism makes me think he is playing out his own issues on the show.

So I wonder - is there some sort of infidelity and staying together theme in his life as well? Adam and Kristina have been through cancer AND an autistic child, and managed to stay together. Didn't Adam turn down an affair at one point? They are the holy couple, nothing can break them. (Even autism!)

All the other couples have had some adulterous storyline. I wonder if Joel and Julia reunite, and hank goes back to his wife, to tie together the theme of staying with your spouse no matter what.

Consider that Sarah, the one with the least stability, is the divorced one. Is the message that divorce messes up the kids?

Are we going to see Amber and her baby daddy re -connect? I don't know. It just seems a bit heavy handed this season.

yankee1151 · November 23, 2014

Sorry - moved to the episode thread. Turns out I had a LOT to say. Those articles were spot on, though.

Edited November 23, 2014 by yankee1151

Hanahope · November 26, 2014

The Post's article was pretty good, except Amber's apartment doesn't look "tiny' to me, it looks pretty darn big.

But otherwise, both articles, fairly spot on.

formerlyfreedom · December 30, 2014

Caution: Could contain spoilers! NBC preview of the show's final four episodes.

formerlyfreedom · January 9, 2015

doodlebug · January 19, 2015

Just saw American Sniper and Sam Jaeger has a small but significant role playing Chris Kyle's commanding officer in it.

formerlyfreedom · January 28, 2015

Spoilery, so you've been warned! TVLine on 'Parenthood' Series Finale.

dcinmb · February 4, 2015

Mae Whitman did a Q&A with Robbie Amell (The Flash), Stephen Amell (Arrow) and Italia Ricci (Chasing Life), all of whom are huge Parenthood fans. The Q&A focuses primarily on Mae's and Robbie's new movie The Duff but they do touch on Parenthood a few times.

CMH1981 · February 12, 2015

May 5th the final season comes out on dvd as well as the complete series. I don't see anything about deleted scenes from the final episode, but I hope they are included. Anybody who uses twitter want to ask Katims if the deleted scenes will be part of the set?

http://tvshowsondvd.com/news/Parenthood-Season-6-and-Complete-Series/20755

edited to add 2/12... I've seen the deleted scenes I would just like them added to the dvd set seeing as how they won't be around forever on the nbc site.

Edited February 12, 2015 by CMH1981