Since I came across the concept and first look for this show, I was excited, it looked like a fresh take on this kind of series. The complete opposite of the feelings the Imaginary Mary first look trailer (and eventual series) gave me.
But unfortunaly, the only thing this show offered and taught me, is that I absolutely despise the word "like".
I got bored... I dropped it after 4 episodes.
I just don't see this going somewhere
Once you start hearing the word "like", you cannot stop hearing the word "like". Like, all the time.
They ruined what is supposed to be a lovely and adorable creature, making the dog sound like a pretentious unbearable douchebag. I blame the voice actor for it, since it's clear that the dog is not meant to be a pretentious unbearable douchebag (maybe just slightly psycho, neurotic and self-obsessed).
I only gave it a 6 because dogs are cute and it's adorable to watch them if you mute the sound.
I won't be around for season two. Hopefully, there won't be a season two.
I like the perspective of the dog view, and how something seen as small or insignificant for us humans is seen as shocking and world changing for a dog. The way that this is potrayed has it funny and sometimes a little emotional moments (as a dog owner, seeing a dog being left alone all day and being sad can be heartbreaking).
But, the downside (for me) is that the show is almost childish in it's story telling. The way that the dog's owner "Nan" lives and makes choices in this happy world where nothing goes wrong and the worst thing that can happen is a broken toe-nail is just cringy for me.
For example: Episode 3: Nan brings her dog to work because her childish boss is afraid of dogs. He has been attacked/mauled by a dog at a young age. And all that Martin (our dog) does is lay his head on his leg and look at him sad, and suddenly the guy that has had a childhood trauma and fear for dogs is no longer afraid of them. Right...
So to summarize, funny at moments, but a bit too childish in storytelling. (but maybe i've seen too much drama shows to accept the happy world that this show portrays)
Shout by BlakeBlockedParent2017-06-15T04:05:01Z
Barely made it through the first episode. For one, Nan's boss is an insufferable man child, but mostly Martin the dog comes across as super creepy and abusive. He talks about having to 'dominate' Nan by destroying everything she loves. If he was voiced by a child having a tantrum then maybe that would make sense, but seeing as he's voiced by an adult man it just makes it seem like Nan is unwittingly living with a serial killer.
The premise seemed fun, but characterising an adorable dog as an egomaniacal tyrant ruins it.