Earlier this week reviews starting pouring in for the rebirth of the 90’s favorite. The results? Overwhelmingly negative.

Eager to find out why all the haterade was being squirted on this new Netflix series, I woke up this Friday morning to watch the pilot. My verdict? It’s not bad!

So with so many thoughts I know of only one way to go about this….

The Good

1- It’s back!- So critics have been hating on this show primarily because they say it’s trying to be a cheap imitation of its predecessor. Looking at the pilot, I have to say its attempts to tap into the nostalgia worked just fine. The fact that they reenacted their singing the Flintstones theme to the baby isn’t a cheap reach but rather a loving gesture to a show that really has withstood the test of time. I even got a bit emotional watching it.

That opening scene? Yeah, I agree, horribly acted. Can you blame them!? They’re returning to a set, cast, and characters after how many years?! You see it on each of their faces when they walk into the kitchen; as they say hi to each other and hear the applause of the audience they just can’t believe they’re at it again.

2- It’s the same show!- I have a theory. I think this show has been getting the hate its gotten because comedic TV isn’t what it used to be. That’s ok but so are shows like this. You can tell by watching it that this was made as a love letter to all those fans over the years and that means sticking to the roots of what it was back then. So a Netflix series where I can get all the episodes in bulk and just have a great weekend with the Tanners with all the same quirks from the past? Fine by me.

3- The new kids got it- The new kids are funny. I think they have the same Full House charm and energy. Eager to see them throughout the season.

4-Too Corny? It’s Fuller House people!- Another dose of hate for the show has been that it’s too corny. Guys…this is Full House we’re talking about. This show couldn’t go an episode without an emotional heart to heart and a valuable life lesson concluded with a warm hug! What do you MEAN it’s too corny? Do you Fuller House, keep the corn popping.

5-Oh Michelle- People have been heading to the internet to say how the ‘Michelle fashion empire’ joke was mean, hateful, and in bad taste…. Guys…Come on. This is the cast of Full House. Do you really think they wanted to publicly throw shade at the Olsen Twins? What Fuller House is showing me is not a bad show but reminding me of how hypersensitive people have become. It was funny. Not hilarious, but funny. They poked fun at two girls they’ve known since they were born. Calm down everyone.

The Bad

1- Wait..But I thought the house was gonna be “fuller”…. The four adults that taught us so much about life are heading out the door almost as soon as we get started?! Danny, Jessie, Joey, and Becky are all headed out to let the kids be adults. Though it makes sense I just can’t imagine this show without them in every episode. Sure, they’ll be popping in but darn it Tannerinos, have mercy!

Of course this is aaaaall based off the pilot.. I still have a whole season to watch so I’m sure I might pop back in to give a post-season review. For now, I will look into my couch potatoes and give Fuller House a solid 3.