Rewatching with my kids now
I grew up with Family Guy and now I'm watching it with my own children. They love it as much as I did. the Stewie and Brian road trip episodes is just as effective the twentieth time. True classics work across generations.
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The animation style is iconic
Family Guy has a visual identity so distinctive that you can recognise it from a single frame. Seth MacFarlane worked with artists who understood that style should reflect substance. The look of the show embodies family dysfunction.
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Got better with every season
Family Guy started strong and only improved. By season two, Seth MacFarlane had found a confidence that made the show feel inevitable. And Then There Were Fewer is one of the finest episodes in animated television history.
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Far more than just a cartoon
Family Guy is one of those shows you can't believe was made for children. The themes of cutaway comedy are handled with more depth than most adult dramas. Seth MacFarlane's vision is unmistakable.
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The characters carry everything
What makes Family Guy work is the characters. Quagmire is one of the most fully realised animated personalities ever created. Seth MacFarlane gave them enough depth that their choices always feel meaningful.
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