Tyler may not be the best director. The characters may not be the most culturally accurate or even in the most socially sensitive to the subject matter, But I would be lying if I said the show didn't have any heart because it does have heart it's just that it has so many issues that keep it from being decent television, but I think it's still worth a watch.

I wasn't surprise by the low rating given by IMDb, its predominantly black show. 85% of the time, most of the predominantly black shows are given ridiculous low ratings.First off, i will like to say how much i dislike people that watch one episode, and decide to write a review. Seriously, why are you typing up a review? You only watching one episode? Be real, its like how i get annoyed at people that make stupid reviews about shows that are mostly for kids.Anyway, in my opinion, its a good show. The acting is good, nice chemistry between them all. I also love the drama, it at times can be very sad, but very realistic. Such as, Jenean. She played her character great. Her acting as a crack addicted wife and mother was really award worthy. Simply because it was realistic. In the real world, thats how most crack addicted women and men act. They are very emotional at times, aggravated, try to get help but ditch, and steal from their family. I commend Tyler on that area of the show. The actor that plays Cj also plays his role very well. He and the actress that plays Janean have great chemistry. The emotion he gives out when he is angry is very realistic, in my opinion. Even when Jenean got better, the way it all played out was very good. Cj still being angry at her, Malik having some resentment on her returning, mostly because of the teasing of his schoolmates and all. Curtis gives great comedy release, he is a very good actor, very likable at times. And Ella is also a very good actress, she plays her role very well, have to love her. Now, i wouldn't say that it is as funny as Meet the Browns, because it isn't. But it is a very great show. Though it did fell off in some areas, mostly after Jeneane and Cj moved and then came back. Seriosuly though, don't decide to not watch the show because of the asinine reviews of those who rarely watch the show except for one episode. If you watch it from the start, you will grow to like it as I.

I have to change the channel on both The House of Payne AND Meet the Browns.(canned laughter) Not every line needs "canned laughter" to make me laugh. (canned laughter) In fact out of all the attempts to finish just one show (canned laughter)... I only laughed at one line.(canned laughter) I love Tyler Perry and his accomplishments and how he got to where he is but...seriously these two shows are not comedy and ruin TBS (canned laughter). I think these two shows have too much ridiculous overacting (canned laughter) and too much fake audience laughing EVERY time ANYONE says anything.(canned laughter) It is so bad that I can't even sleep when it is on because of the constant terrible fake laughter. (canned laughter) Canned laughter should be used used "gently" in many shows and I get it. But to make every line said with the same exact recorded laughter makes a funny line NOT funny. (canned laughter) The shows may be about real situations but the editing is as bad as it gets. Tyler Perry is one brilliant writer/actor/producer but he needs to "can" the crew that makes them television ready. (canned laughter) I only gave it a one because zero was not an option.(canned laughter)...annoying isn't it?(canned laughter)

It's not my favorite show or is it a perfect show, but as comedy goes, it's pretty dang funny! I like all the characters and the story is pretty good too. I'm glad it lasted as long as it did. The "dark" theme in the show is not bad for others to see. Honestly, it's great that Tyler Perry wants others to know that life is not all about fun and games. The show is stupid, but that's the point! The reason why so many people like it is because it's different and new. (On the side line: I like that it's based in Atl, GA, because I live in GA.) Honestly, I can see why people don't like the show, but that doesn't mean they need to ruin it for the majority that do like it. If no one liked the show then it wouldn't have lasted as long as it did. But for those who don't like it...don't be haters. Especially if you don't like it because it's not as dirty as Family Guy or American Dad. A good, or even great show, doesn't need to be filthy. The filthiness is a HUGE turn off for me.