Last Man Standing -

Premise:
“Last Man Standing” is a comedy series that revolves around Mike Baxter, a conservative, outdoorsy marketing director for an outdoor sporting goods store. While he feels like a king in his professional world, his domestic life is another story, where his wife and three daughters dominate. The show explores Mike’s attempts to maintain his masculinity and conservative values while dealing with the challenges and surprises that come with being surrounded by strong, opinionated women.

Main Central Characters:

Mike Baxter (Tim Allen): A staunchly conservative man who loves hunting, fishing, and being the quintessential “man’s man.”
Vanessa Baxter (Nancy Travis): Mike’s smart and patient wife, who is more liberal in her views.
Mandy Baxter (Molly McCook): The fashionable and somewhat shallow middle daughter.
Eve Baxter (Kaitlyn Dever): The athletic, youngest daughter who is closest to Mike in terms of interests and viewpoints.
Kristin Baxter (Amanda Fuller): The oldest daughter, who is a single mom and leans more liberal, much to Mike’s chagrin.

Themes:
The series focuses on themes of family, masculinity, and political and cultural values. It delves into the everyday challenges and comedic misunderstandings that arise from a conservative father living in a house full of women, set against the backdrop of a constantly evolving American cultural landscape.

Critical Consensus and Rating: 3/5
The series holds a moderate rating of 3 out of 5. Critics appreciate the show’s family-centric humor and Tim Allen’s performance but have criticized it for being formulaic and for occasionally leaning too heavily into conservative stereotypes.

TV Parental Guidelines Rating:
The show has a TV-PG rating due to its family-friendly humor, although it does occasionally touch on more mature themes like politics and relationships.

Broadcast Information:
The show originally aired on ABC from 2011 to 2017, and then it moved to Fox, where it aired from 2018 to 2021.

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