It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia: Seasons 1 & 2

Definitely adult in nature, but it was perfect for my person!

'It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia,' which debuted on the FX channel in 2005 and is still going strong as of 2012, is a highly original and hilariously funny adult comedy series about three callous and self-centered male friends who own a struggling dive bar in Philadelphia: Mac (creator Rob McElhenney), who is obsessed with physical culture, "intel," and defense, believes himself to be the group's leader; Dennis (Glenn Howerton), who is smug, narcissistic and arrogant to an advanced degree, and Charlie (Charlie Day), the illiterate, unwashed 'low man on the totem pole' who does the janitorial work and is romantically obsessed with a local waitress (Mary Elizabeth Ellis) who wants nothing to do with him.Joining the three to compose "the gang" are Dennis' twin sister, vulgar Sweet Dee (Kaitlin Olson), who has illusions about her appearance, talent, and social viability, and the twins' raucous, ready-for-anything stepfather, Frank (Danny DeVito).Whereas many post-1987 American television comedy series, from 'Seinfeld' (1989-1998), 'Roseanne' (1988-1997) and 'Mad About You' (1992-1999) to 'The King of Queens' (1998-2007) were supposed to be funny but simply were not, the vehemently politically incorrect 'It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia' is that rare thing: an American television comedy that actually is funny.The three leads--McElhenney, Howerton, and Day, who also write or cowrite many of the episodes--are extremely deft and nimble in their verbal and physical interaction, which is critical, since, despite a parade of elaborate set pieces in a number of episodes, typically, the funniest portions of each arise directly out of Mac's, Charlie's, and Dennis' explosive repartee. In this regard, Olson and DeVito contribute only slightly less.'It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia' is also an intelligent and fairly sophisticated comedy posing as a lowbrow comedy, not unlike 'Married With Children' (1987-1997). The ghosts of the Marx Brothers hover overhead, but the ghosts of the original Three Stooges are always close at hand too (for example, in the episode in which Charlie and Frank, interlocked and spine-to-spine, crack one another's backs). At the show's best, in both dialog and plot, the writing approaches the nonsense absurdity of Lewis Carroll.Other than being genuinely hilarious and clever, 'It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia' has an absolutely unique voice and vision, something few television programs of any era can claim.The Irish, Italians, Blacks, Latins, Koreans, Muslims, Catholics, Jews, Anglo-Americans generally, women, the wealthy, the poor, the homeless, unwed mothers, the overweight, the short of stature, the pretentious, the socially gauche, the elderly, homosexuals (same-sex jokes abound, though largely directed at Mac, Dennis, and Charlie and questioning the sometimes murky nature of their friendship, though all three characters are ostensibly heterosexual), transsexuals, aging hippies, drug addicts, surrogate mothers, single adults, priests, cancer patients, children: no religion, race, ethnicity, "protected group" or other sacred cow or cause is spared lampooning; "The Gang Finds a Dumpster Baby" is a typical episode title, one fans of the show will instantly find hilarious and be able to place in full context.Everyone and everything is addressed, mocked and skewered in equal measure, and yet 'It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia' manages to do so without being in the least mean-spirited: a genuine feat indeed.Though all five main members of the cast are highly talented, and each in a number of ways, it is endlessly shrill, highly kinetic Charlie Day who steals most scenes and, occasionally, entire episodes. It is only in Day's favor that his character, Charlie Kelly, is the most complexly shaded member of "the gang." The raspy-voiced and endlessly inventive Day is a comic talent of the first order.Not all episodes wholly succeed, and some fall completely flat (such as "Frank Reynolds' Little Beauties" and "Frank's Brother" from Season Seven), but these are the rare exception.

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It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia first came to be in 2005 when Charlie Day, Rob McElhenney, and Glenn Howerton shot a pilot for just an alleged $85 budget. FX liked it and ordered a first season and from there it has gone on to an upcoming 5th Season. Sunny stars Charlie Day as Charlie Kelly, Rob McElhenney as Mac, Glenn Howerton as Dennis Reynolds, Kaitlin Olson as Deandra "Sweet Dee" Reynolds, and of course, Danny DeVito as Their Father Frank Reynolds. What does "Sunny" do that makes it so good? it's simple, it's pure carelesness for political correctness. The fact it dont care about that sissy standard set by so many shows and will go with just about any social situation out there. Sunny's plots normally take place at the bar they own known as Paddy's Pub and involves someone in The Gang or The Gang as a whole, in some kind of trouble or situation with someone or a company of some sort. They often blackmail and betray eachother or others around them temporarily for own self gain and are often arrogant, ego-fueled people, but always hilarious. The Gang more often than not are bad mouthing each other and a lot of the bad mouthing is aimed toward Dee, which is hilarious, she really never gets her way. But this show isn't for everyone, and that's how it is for everything. If you are, however, into straight-forward, nonsensical, and low brow humor that goes from Abortion and Babies in Dumpsters to Dating Trannys and Mentally Handicapped people. Then Sunny is FOR YOU! BUY ALL 3 Seasons Now! The Special Features are limited but pretty decent as well. I Recommend buying from Amazon, their prices can't be beat compared to other retailers, but the Prices fluxuate so hurry while their practically a steal.

I have to admit I love this show. There are parts in these first two seasons where I laughed so hard that I hurt. What I really love about the show is how none of the main characters are sympathetic. At first I thought Sweet D. might be the moral center, but nope she is just as narcissistic as the rest of the gang. I think this is the truly ballsy aspect of this show. To create a show where all the main characters have absolutely no endearing qualities whatsoever is a big risk since most shows want to hook viewers by having them identify or empathize with the characters, but this show goes the opposite way and gives you a cast that the viewer can actually feel good about rooting against.These characters are losers who are destined to go nowhere and see there lives degenerate into alcoholic self-destruction, but somehow they have made that funny. If the characters were sympathetic at all then we wouldn't be able to watch them fail and tear each other down episode after episode. If they actually succeeded or their machinations didn't blow up in their faces then our sense of justice would be thrown off. This show walks a very fine line and walks that line very well.This show isn't going to be for everyone. Those (like me) who love this show will never be able to explain why to those who don't like it. I think to truly love this show one has to have a bit of nihilistic streak with in themselves. I hope the gang can walk this fine line for many more seasons to come.

Enjoyed this so much ! Great show !😅👍🏼

La serie es excelente, es una gran compra si eres fan de la serie! Solo ten en cuenta que es Región 1 y en México probablemente tu dispositivo no lo va a reproducir (a menos que sea multiregion).Con el envío es con el que batallé, llegó en el tiempo establecido pero venía roto y con una marca de que probablemente le cayó algo encima, no estaría mal protegerlos un poco más para que lleguen en mejor estado!

Great DVD. Hilarious.

son lo mejor que se ha creado para una serie, espectacular.a ver si sacan ya los dvds en castellano

This is one of the best comedies ever I know it is region 1 but buy it and find someway to watch it. I have made so many people watch it and they all say it is one of the funniest programmes out there.It is about a group of friends who own a bar but they really do screw each other over and have some mad ideas. I cannot do this justice at all but if not much offends you, buy and enjoy. Also get season 3 when that comes out as that was just genius.