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By Melissa Camacho
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
OK sitcom has ethnic humor, strong language, some drinking.
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Lopez vs. Lopez
What's the Story?
LOPEZ VS. LOPEZ is a comedy series about a father and his adult daughter trying to reconnect after being estranged for years. Mayan (Mayan Lopez) and her partner Quinten (Matt Shively) are a working class couple happily raising their son Chance (Brice Gonzalez). Her mom Rosie (Selenis Leyva) is a big part of her life, but Mayan is trying to rekindle her relationship with her father, George (George Lopez), with whom she had a falling out years ago. George is open to it, but his parenting style isn't always what Mayan wants it to be. It's not easy to let go of old wounds and to set new boundaries, but they both love each other and are doing what they can to make it work.
Is It Any Good?
This edgy, but heartelt comedy series offers fictional plotlines inspired by the real-life relationship between George Lopez and his adult daughter Mayan. The elder Lopez offers an only slightly toned down version of his ethnically-driven humor, which Mayan is easily able to negotiate with her own comedic style. Like most situation comedies, there's a lot of silliness, and on occasion arguments that lead to insults. But beneath the surface Lopez vs. Lopez manages to deliver some honest conversations about the highs and lows that come with re-establishing a loving connection between father and his adult child.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about family. Why is it that family members can love each other, but can't seem to get along sometimes? What are some healthy ways to work things out?
Why do you think George and Mayan Lopez decided to produce Lopez vs. Lopez? Why would they choose to publicly share some of their collective personal experiences through a situation comedy?
TV Details
- Premiere date : November 4, 2022
- Cast : George Lopez , Mayan Lopez , Selenis Leyva
- Network : NBC
- Genre : Comedy
- Character Strengths : Communication , Perseverance
- TV rating :
- Last updated : November 6, 2023
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