Parents' Guide to

The Conners

By Melissa Camacho, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 14+

Comedy spin-off is familiar, fun, and socially relevant.

TV ABC Comedy 2018
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age 13+

Based on 19 parent reviews

muddzz
muddzz Adult
September 23, 2021
age 11+

The new Connors sucks

2 people found this helpful.
Daddy_knows_best
Daddy_knows_best Adult
November 2, 2021
age 16+

Black dwarf of what it used to be

With Roseanne, it poked fun at the life of a blue collar, working class family, like mine. The humor was random, like real life. It was self-depricating without being insulting. It was a shining star in our regular evening viewing schedule. Now, it's a burned out remnant, as every political bulletpoint needs to be addressed, nothing fun or light-hearted. It's nothing more than an extension of the leftist push to re-educate conform the viewer. Pure political trash.
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What's the Story?

THE CONNERS, a spin-off of Roseanne, follows the Conner family after their matriarch passes away. After the sudden death of Roseanne Conner, the family must figure out how to pull themselves together. While Jackie (Laurie Metcalf) is trying to fill Roseanne's shoes, and Darlene (Sara Gilbert) tries to manage the family, Dan (John Goodman) is dealing with the loss the best way he knows how while being there for his grandchildren. Meanwhile, Becky (Alicia "Lecy" Goranson) and D.J. (Michael Fishman) try to cope in their own ways. It's a difficult time for the family, but they realize that as hard as it is, life must go on.

Is It Any Good?

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This lighthearted series picks up the family narrative left behind after the controversial cancelation of the original show's reboot- - this time without Roseanne Barr. The absence of her semi-autobiographical character may prove jarring for long-time Roseanne fans. However, the show still pays homage to her character's head strong personality, and maintains the snarky, blue-collar vibe that she made famous.

To its credit, The Conners still feels both nostalgic and familiar as other long-time cast members take the spotlight. Like its parent series, it also addresses a wide-range of relevant social issues. But there is a also an intentional mildness to it, perhaps to underscore the fact that despite a major loss, people can still come together and move forward.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about some of the social issues discussed throughout The Conners. Are there lessons that can be learned, even though it's a comedy series?

  • What are the differences between The Conners and Roseanne? Is one funnier than the other?

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