After a difficult, nearly unwatchable third season, Stephen Falk’s unique, hard-edged sitcom manages to get back to its strengths: Namely, wringing stinging comedy out of life’s emotional challenges and failures, anchored by first-rate writing and versatile acting. Aya Cash remains the standout among a terrific cast, while supporting players Desmin Borges and Kether Donohue share remarkable onscreen chemistry. It’s great that the creative team took control of the show’s narrative following the off-putting third season and is righting some of its wrongs, and this season manages to extend the show’s overall narrative in inventive, unpredictable ways.
Rating: ★★★★ (out of 5)
