This was quite a good show. I do not believe it has the mass appeal of many other FX shows, or darkly comedic dramas out there, but what is does have is genuine characters that you get attached to. They make these characters feel like real people, with real problems, and it is what makes the show as good as it is. Very easy to get invested somewhere, even it is just a superficial attachment to the fact the show picks up after 9/11 in New York. It is comparable to Sons of Anarchy, but with slightly more humor and less violence. While the ending kind of seemed patched on, the first 5 seasons were really great and if you are interested in these types of shows you should definitely check it out.
Average Season Review: 8.21/10
Recommendation: At Least Give it a Whirl (For Dark Comedy / Drama Fans)
One of the best shows I have EVER watched. Definitely the most underrated.
It's so dramatic. The characters really take you on an emotional rollercoaster.
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I watch a TON of shows and movies, and this show is unlike anything that I can ever recall. While the show has a 9/11 backdrop, it is more about relationships and the difficulties with being a firefighter (and how those around them suffer). While the show is a comedy and is very funny at times, it works best as a drama. Every episode is at least "good", and it sometimes (especially in later seasons) ventured into the "great" category.
The show also did something that is very unique: it stuck the landing. The first few episodes of the final season were alright, but the last several were fantastic. And the finale.... perfect. It captured a little bit over everything that the show was about. I am going to miss those guys.
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