Reba McEntire's new comedy proves she's made to be a sitcom star

Reba McEntire's highly anticipated return to network television materializes in the Happy's Place Series premiere, which May not live up to Lord But does a good job of establishing itself as a solid sitcom With the potential to be great. McEntire had trouble finding her next successful TV project after the finale of Lord In February 2007. the ABC sitcom Malibu CountryWhich, despite its impressive cast (McEntire, Lily Tomlin, Sara Rue, etc.), received mixed to negative reviews and was canceled after its 18-episode first season. Its cancellation seemingly dissuaded McEntire from exploring other sitcom pilots.

McEntire avoided starring in her own original show for many years, instead opting to join already triumphant series such as the voice And Young Sheldon. However, now she is dipping her toe back into the sitcom waters with Happy's Place. After watching the first episode of the new show, it is clear that McEntire, also an executive producer, is trying to avoid these Lord Comparisons. Happy's Place is quite different from Lord As its central setting is a bar and revolves around McEntire's character, Bobby, meeting her much younger long-lost half-sister after their father's death.

The Happy's Place pilot sets up a rich story

The NBC sitcom has a lot of potential

The Happy's Place Series premiere focuses on setting up the sitcom's main story and conflict - Bobby just inherited her beloved father's bar after his death when she discovers she has a half-sister, Isabella. Of course, knowing that she has a 20-something sister is a shock. However, Bobby is thrown for a bigger loop when she discovers their father, Happy, left Isabella co-ownership of the bar. So, it makes sense why The pilot primarily centers around founding Happy's Places main narrative.

The premiere gives us a proper look at the NBC sitcom's story and what to expect from it going forward. Usually, if we do not like a premiere, it is quite unlikely that we will enjoy the rest of the comedy series. however, The Happy's Place Pilot constructs a rich plot that can go in many different directions. As a result, Reba McEntire's new sitcom is not set to disappoint and has the potential to be her most successful project since Lord Completed over 17 years ago.

Happy's Place has a good balance of humor and emotional moments

One of the best parts of Happy's Place is his ability to balance comedic moments with ones that are more serious and poignant, which is also one of McEntire's notable strengths. A dead father and a long-lost half-sister are two difficult stories that sound like they come from a drama, not a sitcom. nevertheless, Happy's Place The jokes (which are laugh-out-loud funny) interweave perfectly with his emotional scenes.

for example, Happy's Place Seamlessly jump from Bobby learning the truth about Isabella to McEntire's character hilariously storming to the bar for a cup of "coffee." Many of the jokes landWhile the emotional moments tug at the heart. For those reasons alone, McEntire's new NBC sitcom is off to a good start. until now, Happy's Place Is capable of being much better than a Lord Revival.

Happy's Place season 1 must focus more on the side characters

The pilot mostly establishes Bobby's character and relationship with Isabella

Although the pilot rightfully sets up the main story, the episode also sidelines many of the characters in Happy's Place. Bobby, Isabella, and Gabby all get a decent amount of time to shine in the premiere. Meanwhile, Emmett, Steve and Takoda were pushed to the side. Happy's Place At least the primary qualities of the characters are comforted, so we get a picture, however small, of their personalities. However, future episodes must focus more on the likes of Emmett, Steve and Takoda to complete the show and its cast.

Plus, while it's thrilling that Happy's Place Reunites McEntire with Lord Actor Melissa Peterman, It should differentiate Peterman's new character from her previous one Lord. Gabby is a little too much like Barbra Jean. She is eager, a little dizzy, easily excited and obsessed with being close friends with Bobby. They are friends, but just like Reba and Barbara Jean in LordGabby often pushes her relationship with Bobby a little too far. Therefore, it is difficult to see the differences between Peterman's two letters Happy's PlaceThe story feels a bit repetitive.

Happy's Place Premieres on Friday, October 18 at 8pm ET on NBC, with new weekly episodes releasing every Friday.