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HBO needs to learn that it's no fun to watch a show where everyone is miserable.

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Six Feet Under was incredible, though.

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Although those characters often fought and complained, they really cared for each other and they had real hope and were actually people that I wouldn't mind being around. They didn't hate themselves like the characters in TMYLM. Plus, you had some hilarious scenes (often involving the dead father) to break up the mood.

The characters in TMYLM say they love each other, but I'm not buying it. They all seem to hate themselves and hate their SO because they don't feel they deserve love. And there is absolutely NO humor in the show whatsoever. I really can't think of a show this depressing that has been successful.

Speaking of the dad in 6FU, what a great character. I never really thought about it but it was genius to break the stereotype of the ghost figure coming back to guide his loved ones. The dad in that show didn't give a [censored].