Long set-ups that that you only become obvious when the joke is revealed. Subtle gags in the camera work. An awe-inspiring cast.

The best comedy series ever. . . I own all seasons and laugh each time as if I have never seen it before!

Arrested Development is one of the greatest TV shows ever made, and its by far my favorite TV show of all time. It's smart, insanely hilarious, and has the funniest and most unique characters ive ever seen. And the actors who play these parts are amazing. There could not have been a better cast on this show. Will Arnett and David Cross are especially brilliant and play 2 of the craziest and most hilarious characters you will ever see on any TV show or in any movie. The writers of this show are geniuses of comedy and have created an absolute masterpiece! It really is a shame that the show only lasted for 3 seasons. Its amazing that so few people watched this show, and it truly is sad that such a great show was cut this short because it had so much more to offer. But still, in the short time it lasted, it was amazing. It is no doubt the most memorable TV show ive ever seen and i'll never forget it. Do yourself a favor and pick up the DVD's, and just be ready for an amazing experience. Arrested Development can't be called anything less than a MASTERPIECE.

This show had even more ingeniously contrived storylines than "Seinfeld." If you liked that show, you can't miss "Arrested Development," which has more zaniness and less sexual tension. Though it might take a couple of episodes to "get" the humor, it then becomes irresistible and original. The plot can get a little static, because the characters are deliberately empty caricatures, and it could have used more consistent showings from David Cross ... but it's hard to deny the belated hype: this is one of the funniest shows ever aired.

I'm a huge Seinfeld fan - but enjoy Arrested Development just as much. I bought Seasons 1&2 at a 2nd hand shop, and literally could not stop watching. Every cast member is both unique and hilarious (even the guest stars).

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Arrested Development is quite simply one of the funniest shows to ever grace the airwaves.  I foolishly dismissed it the first time I watched it, but one day there was a marathon on tv and I caught an episode- I hadn't laughed that hard in a long time.  The crazy situations the family gets into are hilarious, but there are small jokes in every episode that are just as funny.  If you haven't seen it, rent or Netflix it with an open mind, and enjoy!

Pretty funny, too bad it was canceled.

one of the least viewed best shows ever, jason bateman, yeah.

Unique, Intelligent, and Irreverent -- no wonder it didn't last..
by Robert H. Goretsky

Arrested Development was one of those rare television shows that truly broke the mold, and in doing so, created a genre unto itself. Similar to 'The Office', the cinematography led you to believe you were watching hidden cameras showing you people behaving as they normally do -- quite different from the staged look and laugh tracks that usually accompany sitcoms. The dialogue, while sometimes a bit contrived, rewards the intelligent viewer who is paying close attention (similar to 'Scrubs' in this regard). Furthermore, unlike the other programs that were accompanying this show on Fox's Sunday night lineup (Family Guy, Simpsons, etc.), you could not attain the full enjoyment from this show by just sitting down and catching any half-hour episode. I started watching toward the end of the first season, and since going back and catching up, it's amazing how much more of the dialogue takes on new (and hilarious) meaning..

While it's a shame this show didn't survive any longer, I highly recommend grabbing the DVD set, starting from the first episode, and enjoying this great show. Review by Robert H. Goretsky of Hoboken, NJ

No words can describe this show. None

I dont know what's up with the programmers here in the UK when they'll give primetime slots to cr@p reality shows but fantastic comedy imports often get the graveyard slot. This happened with Seinfeld, stuck on the minority BBC2 channel at 11pm and it's also happened to Arrested Development. I dont know anyone else who's seen it as it's got well buried. Shame, because along with My name is Earl, Cheers and Seinfeld it's the best US comedy show of the last 25 years to cross over to the UK. Very wry and unobvious with very smart and tight scripting. Class act.

Very funny. You have to watch more than one episode until the humor really clicks in. first discovered this show by recording and watching the four season-ending episodes that were all on together in Februray 2006 - the first one was weird, by the third one I was laughing out loud continuously.

This is the best show on television. It has the best writing and the best acting. Fox needs to promote the snot out of this show. People need to watch this show. It is as smart and witty as Seinfeld.

wow what a show, arrested development at least should me the martyr of the sitcom genere

This show is hilarious and is easily comparable to the likes of Seinfeld. It is witty and is too funny to miss. I have been watching since Season 1, and unlike many other comedies it has not lost its touch yet. Keep going, Arrested Development!

i dont understand how this so called comedy attracts people its boring there is nothin funny about this show i only watched it because my friend told me that its possibly the best show in america i watch an episode and it didnt put one simle on my face this crap is boring even the show will and grace can do better then this.

Best Comedy show on television! It has won Best Comedy and 6 other emmys. It is pure genius with wonderful actors. I have both seasons on DVD and have watch every episode numerous times. I am shocked to hear that it being cancled and I will do anything and everything in my power to save the best show on television.

one of the best tv shows ever. with all of the mediocrity on television, it's hard to imagine this one may be cancelled.

Best show on TV!!!

smartest, most addictive comdey out there

Best show ever.

Such a great show thats true to its fan base, please let them keep writing this ingenious material FOX.

The best show on television hands down!

This is the best show I have ever seen on TV. IT is smart and witty and very fast paced. I absolutely love it! If you haven't seen this show you need to go out and just buy the season 1 and 2 DVDs, you won't be disappointed!

It just doesn't get any better than this. If arrested development were a woman I would marry her or at least give her my virginity, that is all

Arrested Development is the best comedy on TV right now. It might take an episode or two to see it but it really is unlike nearly everything else out there. What other show could have a 14 year old kid, buying weed from his uncle, for his other uncle's girlfriend (Liza Minelli!) only to be 'busted' by a bunch of strippers posing as cops!

I LOVE this show. I bought season 2 and it's worth every penny!!

Greatest show on Earth!!

BEST SHOW ON TV. BEST SHOW ON DVD. BEST SHOW EVER! NOW STOP SHOWING FLIPPIN BASBEBALL ALL THE TIME AND PICK A BETTER MARKETING DAY THEN MONDAY, GOING UP AGAINST MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL! COME ON FOX, GET IT TOGETHER YOU IDIOTS! I HOPE ANOTHER NETWORK BUYS AD AND GIVES THEM THE MARKETING THEY DESERVE!

There is not a funnier or smarter comedy on television. If you don't pay close attention, you'll miss alot of the jokes. Ron Howard's narration is great. It's impossible to pick a favorite character. Everyone is so well written. The first series I've ever bought on dvd.

GREATEST SHOW EVER

Most frickin' brilliantly written and acted show ever. Period.

The only TV series I have ever bothered to purchase on DVD.

GOD.

Best comedy ever. Even better on DVD.

One of the funniest comedies ever to air on TV -- ever! Never sappy, never predictable, and always hilarious.

Best comedy writing ever. Each episode demands to be watched several times since they are packed so densely with jokes.

I too can't see the humor in this piece of garbage. It is not that well written. The cast is a good one, which should have made the writing easy, but the characters are just not at all believable. We know they are quirky and crazy, but lets pull in the reigns and quit beating that idea to death. Sure they are all disfunctional and bizarre, but that is not a basis for a comedy. Especially when the elite family is so distant from its audience. I think Arrested development could have been good, but it is just weak in so many ways.

This show is my second favorite thing next to Burger King... did you know you can get a free refill on any size drink? It's a *great* restaurant.

I Loooooove this show! You non-watchers do NOT know what you're missing!!

Most creative thinking person's comedy of our time.

Definly need to watch this series from the start or at leat the begining of season 2 to get the brilliant humour. The smartest, darkest, funiest show to ever hit TV, Ever. Has a huge clt following for a good reason. Please go pick up or rent the first to seasons of this amazing show and see what evryone is talkig about.

Arrested has that pure genius quality where the jokes are coming so fast and there is so many that you can watch it over 5 more times and catch another joke every time. The humor is quite often dry, but perfectly timed and brilliantly filmed all of the camera angles work well, and the narrator of Ron Howard is the icing on when awesome cake. Its just about the best show on television, SO WATCH IT DANGIT!

easily the best show on TV

The fact that this show averages 3-4 million viewers a week just proves that the average television watching public is filled with retards. Go watch this show! Buy the DVDs!

This show is just too funny, the only problem is I think most people who dont like dont get the characters, and dont get all the references (inside jokes). You really have to pay attention to really get why this show is so hilarious. My all time fav!!

The best show on television. Watch this show!!

This show gives me hope for American TV

Greatest comedy on the face of the Earth. And that's putting it mildly.