It seems that Fox has pulled off something even more outstanding with the premiere of a new romantic comedy sitcom entitled “Traffic Light.” The concept was gathered from Israel because it is both funny and significantly realistic.
Although many people expect romantic comedies to appear good only on paper, the new sitcom presents two couples and a single guy in a way that is entirely believable.
“Traffic Light” premieres on Tuesday. It shows the couple-banter and the friend-banter stunningly relatable and in an immensely funny way. Yet, it has been able to mine comic gold out of everyday struggles in the same way as “Modern Family.”
The sitcom shows the life of three best friends, now in their 30s, but in different stages of their lives. The friends have jobs, a baby, wives or a live-in girlfriend and many more. They spare time for one another by talking while driving. Although it appears awkward in the beginning, it works soon after and brings the laughs.
The cast all look like regular people someone might see outside Los Angeles. Mike, played by “The Office’s” David Denman and Lisa, played by Liza Lapira are married with a toddler. Adam, which is played by Nelson Franklin, just moved in with Callie, which is played by Aya Cash. Ethan, played by Kris Marshall, is the happy bachelor.
At times, “Light” feels like a combination of “How I Met Your Mother” and “The League” with some doses of “Men of a Certain Age.” As a generic romantic comedy, it is considered quite the accomplishment to be able to play funny and believable sitcom.