mightyfastpig Even given that this series is aimed at married men in their 40s, there's a curiously dated feel to it, both in the home and in the workplace.For instance, in the real world newspapers are full of women reporters, columnists and editors, but the newspaper Mickey works at seems a throwback to the days when the only women around are secretaries and personal assistants. It's also implausible that all of those 20-something women seem eager to get into Freudian-transference father-daughter relationships with their bosses, whom they know are married. Sure it happens, but it was an old story when Nora Ephron wrote about it more than 20 years ago.Also, was there ever a time when people were secure enough in their employment to screw around at work as much as these people did? Is this some parallel reality with no sexual harassment policy? When was this project conceived? It also portrays married life as a never-ending sublimated power struggle between husband and wife. I don't think I've ever seen a bleaker portrayal of gender relations outside a Neil Labute movie.

[email protected] I simply cannot understand some of the criticisms of this show, specifically that the characters are unrealistic. I see these character types all the time, from the cheating alpha male (Jake) to the loyal but whipped Doug. Binder's own character is stuck in the middle like most of us, he wants to please his wife without defering to her on every issue. The constant struggles between love and boredom, power and submission, and monogomy and straying is played out in depth every week. The writing is witty, intelligent and focused, it often takes the unexpected turn. Hopefully it can maintain its quality.

Craig Larson How to explain that summary? I don't really know why I watch this show, but I do watch it, every week. Maybe I'm just too lazy to switch the channel after Curb Your Enthusiasm? I know there have been a lot of negative comments posted here regarding Mind, but it really isn't all that bad. Arli$$ was easily the worst show HBO ever put on. At least Mind is well-written and well-acted--there is a definite attempt at quality here. I just wish it wasn't all so depressing. This is supposed to be a comedy, but these are some of the most unlikeable characters in existence. The men are all jerks and the women are all saints. There isn't a single appealing character on the show. Mike Binder's writing just isn't very uplifting. There are occasionally funny moments, but over all, this just isn't a very entertaining show. Yet I still watch it (in fact, I've never missed an episode). Why?

k_alston3264 I only watch this tripe because there is nothing else on and in my search for white noise to drown out life in general, this series is it. Just no good. The writing is so lackluster and "easy" (easy targets, slack) I'm surprised HBO is sticking with it. Maybe there is a shortage of good comedic half hours. Which would also explain "Curb Your Enthusiasm" and "Arliss". Blech!