Review of Square Pegs

Square Pegs (1982–1983)
5/10
Not as good as you remember.
13 July 2018
Let me preface this by saying that I was a teen in the 80's when this came out and I loved this show back then. So when I saw the complete box set for $10 at my local DVD place I picked it up and looked forward to some nostalgia.

Two episodes later I turned it off and put the DVD back in the case and haven't touched it since. The show hadn't changed of course but I had. And it's not like I don't like everything I did back then. There are still shows, music and movies that I loved back then that I still enjoy now. Problem is I'm a lot more discerning than I was before.

The show is typical sitcom fare. Two friends, start high school with the plan to be popular. The idea is, as was put in the intro, to click with the right clique and they're in. Problem is, they're not. Cue the wacky characters and the broad stereotypes and we have an ensemble piece.

Maybe some day I'll give it another try but right now, the memories of the show are more enjoyable than the actual show itself.
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