Long Story Short: Season 1

"It’s a case of a vocal ensemble clearly invigorated by excellent writing."

"Every progression rings true. Every new turn feels earned."

"Meticulously realistic and specific, especially as regards its characters’ Jewishness."

"Intricately plotted enough to reward an immediate rewatch."

"As a foundation, the first season tills fertile ground with rich initial results."

"Sweet, melancholy, satirical, silly, poignant, hopeful, sometimes slapstick."

"Any team-up between Bob-Waksberg and Hanawalt is an event worth celebrating."

"Feels like something entirely new."

"Effortlessly intelligent, open-hearted, empathetic, and without a trace of saccharine."

"A mix of proud, pun-laden silliness and uncommon emotional perception."

"It’s a beautiful and visually chaotic world full of colour and detail."

"We like the time-jumping aspect of the show."

"Edelstein is a clear highlight as the family's matriarch."

"Bob-Waksberg has an eye for humorous details that ring true."

"A bittersweet masterpiece."