Its quite engaging watching these characters who are supposed to be adults operating at the maturity level of teenagers. In that respect, this show is realistic; there are a vast number of adults in our culture that never develop past early formal operational cognitive stages or pre/ conventional moral stages. These characters are forced to evolve when their biological daughter seeks them out and they are court ordered to be temporary guardians. Its also entertaining (yet painful at times) to watch these characters get caught up in deception after deception; every character lies there way out of tight-spots only to have it blow-up in their face later. You would think having so much experience with deception they might learn how to use it effectively. Teenagers should like this show because the adults seem to be falling all over themselves to seek approval from the child. It could serve as an "what not to do in this situation" exemplar. The parents do grow (slowly) into their parental shoes and it is fun to watch. Acting is better than good-enough for this kind of light-hearted drama. Production value is above average. Stories are a step above average, no clichés like drug-use or teen-pregnancy.
Review of Life Unexpected
