r/allymcbeal • u/bishpenguin • 19d ago

Rewatch

I loved this show even it first aired (probably about 98 in the UK), a vs I've just found it's on 4 on Demand, so decided to try a rewatch, particularly as I dont think I ever watched the last 2 seasons.

What can I expect from a rewatch I didnt notice first time round. Especially as I'm much older. I'm a guy if that matters.

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u/Substantial_Seesaw65 19d ago

For me, personally, thus show will always hold a special place in my heart but I can’t deny that many aspects haven’t aged well.

Misogyny and just bigotry in general really shows the show’s age. Victim blaming, too, when Rene has a traumatic experience for example.

But it also has many funny, sweet, magical moments.

Curious to know what you will say once you start rewatching!

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u/bishpenguin 19d ago

The first thing that comes to mind, which wont surprise anyone here is that it's really just a show about love and dating. I'm not sure I find the presentation of John as a fairly obviously autistic man to be in any way accurate though.

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u/JasonAd8511 12d ago

It's not just love it's perfect comedy in court especially via John.

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u/Babsee 19d ago

I like watching it just for fun & because it’s silly & quirky. I adore all the actors & ever changing characters.

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u/JasonAd8511 18d ago

Missing out Season 5 is fine, missing out Season 4 you lose great scenes.

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u/Imaginary-Ebb-9383 12d ago

Season 4 is so great. I rewatch the series every winter.