‘Anger Management’ finale review: How did Charlie Sheen do?
We have now watched the entire first season of “Anger Management,” and at least for the time being, it looks as though this was an experiment worth trying out for FX. While Charlie Sheen’s series has not been the funniest on television through its ten-episode run, it has at least developed quiet a sense of consistency. You know what sort of humor you are probably going to get week in and week out, and there are at least some characters that are worth watching.
However this finale Thursday night was a bit strange in some regards. First and foremost, why leave the story involving Charlie’s daughter a mystery for the time being? This is not entirely the sort of show that needs a cliffhanger — even though we would think that the prospect of Sam being a lesbian would actually be an interesting turn for the show. More often than now we see this series rely on stereotypes and predictability, and this would add another layer to a character that was mostly just there for the sake of being there throughout season 1.
As for the Charlie / Kate relationship, we all know that these two are probably going to get together in some sort of permanent way by the end of this. For the time being, though, we’ll settle on baby steps — which includes the two of them agreeing to spend some time together outside of therapy and the bedroom. If the shoe does get picked up for an additional 90 (!) episodes, we hope that producers find ways to use these characters outside of just the bedroom and we get an opportunity to see a few more locations added to what has already become a pretty familiar set.
We do think that the ratings here for the show are probably good enough to have more on the way, and FX would really be silly to not pick up a comedy that has higher ratings for anything else they have put on after it this summer — even with Sheen’s price tag. Is it a perfect fit for a network with edgier fare? No, but it’s hard to argue that “Anger Management” is solid TV escapism even if it does not make you turn on your brain for more than just a split second.
Did you enjoy the show’s first season, and do you want it to return? We want to hear some more of your thoughts below! To check out some more news pertaining to “Anger Management,” be sure and visit the link here.
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Anonymous
September 19, 2012 @ 12:13 pm
Sheen’s a washed up loser. His character in anger management is the same as in 2.5 men which was apparently based on Charlie himself – now it seems Charlie can’t even act like himself very well. Go wither off into obsurity for 5 years or so and then make some kind of cameo appearance comeback when people may not be as sick of you.
Anonymous
August 25, 2012 @ 8:50 pm
I dont know, I just can’t get into this show, watched the first 6 or 7 episodes and I guess I’m getting tired of the same Ol Charlie sleeping with chicks 24/7. I’m sure I’m not alone.
Charlie’s character is kinda off, his character floats round a little bit minus the sex scenes that are the same as 2.5 Men’s. In bed he seems like good Ol Charlie, but the rest is random. It seems like Sheen simply doesn’t know what to portray in this series.
I gotta admit that Nolan’s goofiness is the most entertaining thing on this show. He kept me in there the longest. Good acting :)
Oh look a hot chick! What’s her name? Who cares haha. And of course she has to kiss Charlie and want him so bad… too predictable.
The show is all over the place, just like my review (haha)
My rating for season one.
4/10
Patrick
August 24, 2012 @ 7:23 pm
I agree the show needs some edge and Charlie could b more sarcastic (you kno b himself) but I’d say give it time ! The first season was rushed and fx put a very small budget on it ( cheap looking sets and no big name guest spots other then his ex and dad who would have done it for free for Charlie’s sake ) but now look for this show to evolve some what , remember Charlie started this very shortly after he cracked but now think we’ll see him gaining more confidence that was lacking in season one
julie
August 24, 2012 @ 9:37 am
it is good imo i am looking forward for a new season.
Anonymous
August 24, 2012 @ 5:25 am
charlie needs to be more angry and sarcastic, not such a nice guy,,thats what would make it funny…they should mix up hi clients to keep it interesting