Arrested Development portrays the life of a dysfunctional wealthy family fallen in disgrace. The premise is simple but the series is far from simplistic. It manages to present the viewer with a number of seemingly mundane situations that often lead to surreal outcomes. The characters are well written and have plenty of wealth to add to the situations that they are put in.

The cast is very good and the quality of the writing is extremely well accomplished. The humour is clever and understated. The viewer is not told when to laugh by a prompt but led into different situations and allowed to make his/her own mind about them. It is not a show for anyone interested in slapstick comedy. Viewers looking for a fast paced, physical or obvious displays of comedy will find the show boring.

A very good show that probably will not get you rolling off the sofa laughing but that will surely give you plenty to laugh and think about.