Alex, Inc. - General Discussion

[ElectricBoogaloo]

NOTE: Although these two episodes are airing on the same night, they will not be airing back to back. For some reason, ABC is sticking a Modern Family rerun between the two Alex, Inc. episodes.

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Alex's podcast starts intruding on his family life when a private Rooni moment is revealed to the audience, while Deirdre feels neglected and gets an offer to host her own show. Will she leave for a new opportunity? Later, Ben discovers his friend Emily has a crush on him.

 

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Alex decides to use Rooni's idea for a new podcast about a murder case she worked on, but husband and wife do not work well together. Meanwhile, Deirdre goes on a date, and Ben thinks of a way to get rid of his girlfriend's super annoying friend Laura.

[twoods]

That Bollywood rendition of Raspberry Beret was amazeballs. I am really loving this show and the dynamics of a biracial family are pretty realistic. I especially loved the daughter for saying her mom was Bengali and “whatever dad is.” I also love the relationship between Alex and Rooni.

[Height-Nonchalance]

Just not a funny show and I don't care for any character, that is with the big exception of Ben.  Yup, Ben is the only reason I keep watching and for him I endure the rest.

[Cherry Cola]

Cute episode.  Tom from Cougar town ( and Scrubs) makes an appearance! He plays the best crazy characters!

[ElectricBoogaloo]

I normally don't love when kids are petty but I laughed every time Ben got worked up about Sven Chang, the Swedish/Chinese/Brazilian lady killer.

[chitowngirl]

Looks like they’re airing this as often as possible. To gather interest or to blow off the episodes?

[ElectricBoogaloo]

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The family helps change Alex's feelings when he becomes overly sensitive to listeners' comments leading up to the launch of the podcast. Meanwhile, Rooni enlists Ben's help with Soraya's diorama to get her an A on the project but the plan backfires.

[Philip]

Im just kind of surprised this show is still going and hasnt been canned, so I guess its not doing too bad unless they are brining up the hammer in the near future.

[luna1122]

I think it's improving. The first couple episodes were shaky, but I have outright laughed several times at later shows, and I though both of last nite's were good. Not great, but solid. I am firmly and unapologetically a Zach Braff fan, and he's eased into this role more comfortably now, and maybe it's coasting, for me, on his charm, and the fact that Alex suddenly seems more JD-like, but whatever, I like it. The gradual grudging respect and friendship between Diedre and Eddie is kind of endearing. Still not that sold on the kids tho. They're very...sitcommy kids. And oddly, I've liked Tiya Sircar a lot in other things, especially The Good Place, but she's not really working for me here. Too smiley, too superficial, no real characterization so far, tho I guess these two episodes were trying to flesh her out more.

[callie lee 29]

I'm looking it more and more but that's probably because of the JD 2.0 that Zach Braff is doing. Him talking about his "tumtum"will never mot be funny (at least to me).

[msani19]

Feels like they are blowing through the episodes. 

I mostly enjoy the show, probably because of Zach Braff and he's bringing his all to the role, but many pieces aren't working. 
I despise the daughter. Why are so many shows determined to have the overly precocious child (usually the daughter) who is also borderline psychotic? That character trope is stale and is boring. The son is too much but I can manage his scenes a little more. I feel as though they are still working on how to work the wife into the show better. She's just sort of there and I don't want her to be the nagging always annoyed at him wife character.

The workplace interactions are the best ones for me and I agree that Dierdre & Eddie (thanks for reminding me of their names!) are forming a nice friendship. 

There's potentially a good show here, I hope ABC gives it a chance to settle.

[Cherry Cola]

On 4/26/2018 at 12:24 PM, callie lee 29 said:

I'm looking it more and more but that's probably because of the JD 2.0 that Zach Braff is doing. Him talking about his "tumtum"will never mot be funny (at least to me).

I agree!  During the show, I noticed that I love him more in the funny parts, than the serious.  Zach just does funny/goofy really good and makes it endearing.  His serious face looks to much like he is acting.  

I like the show. I hope it stays around. 

[MoreCoffeePlease]

I enjoyed it ... I like the son better than the daughter.

Those were a lot of green beans that they were snapping at the kitchen table. Alex's musings over "mulling things over" vs. a "dry run" was cute.

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 Tom from Cougar town ( and Scrubs) makes an appearance! He plays the best crazy characters!

He is so funny. They should make him a recurring character where she has to visit him in prison every so often.

[ElectricBoogaloo]

One thing I can't stand is parents taking over their kids' projects so I'm glad that Rooni learned to back off thanks to the teacher.

[ElectricBoogaloo]

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Using a voice translator to understand what Joya said about him in Bengali, Alex instead accidentally discovers a family secret. Deirdre accidentally erases all of the focus group results and tries to recreate it before Alex gets back to the office; and Soraya doesn't want to participate in her recital, so she pretends to be sick.

[SoMuchTV]

Okay, I don't really watch this show, but it was on... and I had to laugh at "second Becky was the best Becky".  Scrubs alumni have to stick together!

[ElectricBoogaloo]

SEASON SERIES FINALE!

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After a company offers Alex money to expand the business, he worries his business is ruining his relationship with Rooni and the children and makes an important decision about the future. And with the future looking bright for the company, Deirdre and Eddie bring on a famous podcast producer.

Edited May 12, 2018 by ElectricBoogaloo

[Cherry Cola]

I enjoy the show.  It makes me laugh several times.  I wish more people did too! 

Edited May 10, 2018 by Cherry Cola

[biakbiak]

Unsurprisingly the show has been cancelled.

[msani19]

No, I'm also not terribly surprised. I don't think that the show found it's footing, but Zach Braff threw everything he had into the role! 

[luna1122]

I'm sad. It was starting to find its groove, and i love zach. Boo. 

[ElectricBoogaloo]

Same here. It was a sweet and funny show (despite the fact that the "I'm starting a podcast" premise did absolutely nothing for me).

[ElectricBoogaloo]

I wasn't crazy about the "Deirdre loses all the data, freaks out, and comes up with a ridiculous plan" storyline, but it was kind of worth it for the micropig in a fedora.

[Giuseppe]

On 5/12/2018 at 5:22 AM, ElectricBoogaloo said:

Same here. It was a sweet and funny show (despite the fact that the "I'm starting a podcast" premise did absolutely nothing for me).

Yeah, I was just coming here to say I never really got why starting a podcast was supposed to be a good premise for a sitcom. If it weren't for Zach Braff, I never would have checked this show out. I did love seeing him on TV again, so I hope he comes back in a stronger series sometime soon.

[CurlyATX]

I have a huge soft spot for this show since I'm 2nd generation Indian, love podcasts and think ZB is adorable.  Are they going to start shipping Deirdre and the cousin?  I hope not but after the last few episodes I am getting concerned.  

I was making dinner while we watched this episode.  Did Rooni's parents have an arranged marriage? Mine did and for years I thought they would divorce the second my brother graduated high school.  Somehow now in retirement, they actually seem to like each other more.

Side note: I need all of Rooni's clothes.  

[AngelKitty]

46 minutes ago, CurlyATX said:

Did Rooni's parents have an arranged marriage?

Yes, the mother said they did.

[Cherry Cola]

I loved the 2nd Becky line!! It was a sweet shout out! 

[ElectricBoogaloo]

I know I'm supposed to be loyal to the original (just in general), but I always liked Second Becky better.

[Cherry Cola]

Every show I like gets cancelled! It was a cute family show!  They barely had a chance, and I'm sad.  

[CurlyATX]

I saw it talked about in Tiya's Instagram feed.  I am so incredibly bummed. I thought the writing was good.  It wasn't as tight as say hayday Modern Family but it was very cute.  Also, I'm Indian and my kids are half-Indian and I think we really related to that element of the show.  It's rare that Indian kids aren't just the "nerdy side kick with the thick accent" on shows.  And I liked the take of the second-generation Indian mom who was successful but also dealing with the elements of her culture.  Plus, I think Tiya is drop dead gorgeous.  Loved her on The Good Place and I really want to steal all her clothes and makeup looks.

Bummed.  

[beartrash]

Well I guess that is over.  Alex really was a self centered man that repeatedly put his own needs and desires above everyone else, whether it meant stealing money from his family's retirement plan, embarrassing his kids or constantly complaining about how busy he was.

Then, he finally gets some recognition, but decides he isn't ready to expand his business after being offered a once in a lifetime opportunity, until he decides he does want to expand the business;  Both decisions were made without consulting his business partners.

Mostly, the show seemed so unrealistic with regards to podcasting.  I listen to podcasts and it's not a lucrative career that supports a family.  It's most often a side gig done in the podcaster's spare time.

Edited May 18, 2018 by beartrash

[Kimmmmmm]

Sorry to see it go...especially when they keep bringing back that screeching mess "The Goldbergs"

[bros402]

On 5/16/2018 at 10:32 PM, Kimmmmmm said:

Sorry to see it go...especially when they keep bringing back that screeching mess "The Goldbergs"

Don't forget, they picked up a Goldbergs spinoff!

[bros402]

I hope the next thing Zach Braff does is a bit more... together in the first few episodes - it got better as it progressed, but it was too late.

[Kimmmmmm]

4 hours ago, bros402 said:

Don't forget, they picked up a Goldbergs spinoff!

Yay...twice the fun!

[ItCouldBeWorse]

Rooni really didn't seem focused on her work;  she was always leaving for various reasons.  However, it seems a really bad idea to have them both dependent on this nascent business, especially with kids to support.  It's not like they can just sell their house and move into a small apartment if things don't go well. Her mother will certainly be thrilled, I'm sure.

Edited May 22, 2018 by ItCouldBeWorse

[biakbiak]

12 minutes ago, ItCouldBeWorse said:

 

Rooni really didn't seem focused on her work;  she was always leaving for various reasons. 

 

It’s what happened in real life so it worked out.

[Beezella]

I thought the funniest part was the negative comments. They were very creative. I believe this show has been cancelled.

[CurlyATX]

On ‎5‎/‎18‎/‎2018 at 4:50 AM, Kimmmmmm said:

Yay...twice the fun!

Now that Roseanne is cancelled, maybe they can bring back Alex Inc?  

[ElectricBoogaloo]

[thebigboot]

Not racist, just low ratings. Bottom line is it was cancelled before the Rosanne debacle happened.

[MoreCoffeePlease]

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Side note: I need all of Rooni's clothes.

This.  Heading to wornontv.com now to see if any of the items are listed there.

I also LOVE their house. Too cool.