Wednesday, May 31, 2023

Bob's Burgers- Season 13

7/10

Yet another season of misadventures with burger joint owner Bob Belcher (voiced by H. Jon Benjamin) and his wacky family.

Going on its 13th year, the show is naturally showing a little decline, not a Simpsons-during-its-weakest years level decline , but the show doesn't quite have the consistent punch it used to. (Also, restaurant regular Teddy (Larry Murphy), has gotten a little flanderized and one note with his semi-unhealthy reliance on the family.) 

But, the show's still funny. You've still got a few memorable and/or emotionally touching episodes. I personally recommend Radio no You Don't, one of the most unique episodes the show's ever done, and the finale episode Amelia, which is a very moving work.

On the other hand, you've got the episode Mother Author Laser Pointer. Let's be honest, the mom Linda (John Roberts) has sometimes been too self-confident and quasi-deluded, and there are moments where she believes she can do whatever she wants as long as she has good motives. This episode Linda goes way too far, more so than she ever has. She isn't being quirky, she's being unintentionally criminal and unnerving. 

Recommended. Don't get me wrong. If you're new to BB, this should not be your entry point. But if you've stuck with the show, it's still watchable. 

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