Superior Donuts (TV Series) What the Truck? (2017) User Reviews

What the Truck

[bobcobb301 · 6/10 · 31 October 2017]

Diane Guerrero seems likable enough and Sofia should be a good addition to the cast, but there was nothing special about this season premiere. It felt flat, most of the jokes didn't work and they barely gave us any of the supporting cast.

James and Maya being cut from the cast was a mistake. They were small roles, but added a lot to the dynamic and chemistry within the donut shop.

What Happened?

[lindapickus · 1/10 · 30 October 2017]

One of the best comedy shows I have ever had the pleasure of watching was the first season of Superior Doughnuts. The characters, the dialogue, the acting, and the social commentary were all top notch. In fact, I would go as far to say, Superior Doughnuts was the best show on television. The unparalleled subtle humor, the well-placed jokes, the fun and imperfect characters, the ridiculous scenarios, and the surprise jokes that never failed to produce a laugh. In the first season, it was like watching a piece of genuine art. Not to mention, the camera stayed in one place, and the show could be viewed as a really good play as well as a sitcom.

With that said, the first show of the second season was one of the worst Superior Doughnut shows I have ever seen. No, let me rephrase that, one of the worse shows I have ever seen, period. The camera work was chaotic. I felt as if I was constantly running into the actors as they spoke. A new character was introduced, food truck lady, and she wasn't enduring nor was she funny. The characters that I really liked and could relate to were absent, James and Maya. Also, absent repartee between the characters, for the dialogue must have been cut in half. Also, gone, the social commentary, the interesting plot lines, and the quick wit subtle jokes that I love.

Why is it that once a show becomes popular the network executives take a crap all over, what was working. Superior Doughnuts didn't need to be fixed with fancy camera work, or a new annoyingly flat character. Why, oh why didn't they leave well enough alone!

So Much For A Good Show

[annienov-02819 · 1/10 · 30 October 2017]

Superior Doughnuts was one of the best sitcoms ever made, but the key word here is 'was'. Superior Doughnuts used to be a really good show. Full to the brim with polished jokes, friendly flawed characters, and diplomatic social commentary. I loved every episode of the first season. I loved the conversational wit, I loved the sarcasm, and I adored the feeling it brought forth that we are all in this together. I used to love Superior Doughnuts, but not anymore.

There is nothing superior about the latest episode of Superior Doughnuts. Gone is the witty dialogue, for the nuanced conversation between the characters is almost completely nonexistent. Gone are two characters James and Maya. Two characters just up and disappeared. Two characters that are relatable that allowed the average viewer a way into that space, into the world of Chicago. Gone are the jokes, the sarcasm, and the making fun in a good-natured way. Gone are the quirky situations, the situations in which the character tries to solve a problem but does so the wrong way.

Now that the best parts of the show have disappeared, enter the superficial conflict between Arthur and the new character, the Columbian organic food truck breakfast maker. She steals all of Arthur's customers but no one seems to care. In season one, all the characters would have sat around and discussed the situation with biting sarcasm, come up with an unusual solution that wouldn't work, and put their egos aside to work together to finally solve the problem. Disappointingly, none of this occurred in the first episode. Instead, Arthur stood around in a panic as every other character was uncharacteristically self-involved. What the heck? Eventually, Franco solves the problem, but without the first failed attempt, the solving of the conflict was anti-climactic.

I hope future episodes improve, but if this first episode of the second season is any indicator, I doubt it will, and I doubt I will be watching into the future. Despondently, I am afraid to say that a good show has gone bad. All the elements that I enjoyed are gone; the comradery, the quips, the eccentricities, and the relatable imperfect characters aren't relatable anymore. What I missed from this episode the most was the friendships, unusual in a large city with such different people.

I guess nothing good lasts.