Accidentally on Purpose

Did you know America still make sitcoms? No really, I've just finished watching the first two episodes of Accidentally On Purpose. It's got canned laughter and everything! The series had mixed reviews in the US where it aired over autumn. I'm not surprised. It's got a very 90's feel to it, which, despite the popularity of these shows at the time, is not something we really need back. The makers have officially confirmed they won't be making another season, so I'm a little confuzzled as to why they are showing it on E4. Guess they had a slot to fill and it was cheap.

One of the key components to this sort of show is a relatable cast. This was one of the winning features of FRIENDS, everyone felt they related to one of the characters, or could relate to a given plot as the episodes offered a variety of storylines. Accidentally On Purpose lacks this. The main character, Billie, is a 37 year old woman who finds herself suddenly pregnant after a one night stand with a much younger man. It's not a situation many people will ever be in, apart from in their worst nightmares. She doesn't seem to consider any of the complications having a child will bring to her life, her only reasoning being "I might never get another chance". She decides to keep the kid and he decides to stay with her because his dad ran out on him (suppose it's a bit deeper than her reason). He moves in with her, drama ensues.

It's got some laugh out loud funny moments, so I'd say give it a watch because it follows straight on from The Big Bang Theory and How I Met Your Mother to keep you laughing on a Thursday night, but don't get too attached because it's certainly not going to be around for long.

It turns out America is suffering the same actor shortage as the UK! Here you might recognise Ashley Jensen, most famous for her role as Christina in Ugly Betty, but also starring in Extras.

Interestingly, one of the guys in it has the same t-shirt as Turk from Scrubs, and my friend James! It's the blue one with the robot on it.