Premise: The War at Home is a comedy series that revolves around the dysfunctional and politically incorrect Gold family living in the suburbs of New York. The show primarily focuses on the challenges faced by the parents, Dave and Vicky Gold, as they navigate the ups and downs of raising their three teenage children, Larry, Hillary, and Mike. Dave, played by Michael Rapaport, often finds himself at odds with his liberal and unconventional family, leading to humorous clashes and misunderstandings.
Main Central Characters:
- Dave Gold (Michael Rapaport): Dave is the head of the Gold family. He is a conservative, outspoken, and often politically incorrect father who struggles to relate to his teenage children’s liberal beliefs and contemporary issues.
- Vicky Gold (Anita Barone, later replaced by Megyn Price): Vicky is Dave’s wife and the mother of their three children. She is more understanding and open-minded than Dave and often serves as a mediator in the family conflicts.
- Larry Gold (Kyle Sullivan): Larry is the eldest Gold child, a teenager who is socially awkward and often misunderstood by his family. He is the target of many of Dave’s well-intentioned but misguided attempts to connect with his children.
- Hillary Gold (Kaylee DeFer): Hillary is the Golds’ teenage daughter, portrayed as rebellious and prone to making questionable life choices. She frequently challenges her parents’ authority.
- Mike Gold (Dean Collins): Mike is the youngest Gold child, often influenced by his older siblings’ behavior. He’s the most impressionable and tends to get caught up in their antics.
Themes: The series explores themes of generational conflicts, political differences, and the challenges of parenting teenagers in a rapidly changing world. It humorously depicts the generation gap and the clash of ideologies within the same family.
Critical Consensus (Rating: 3/5): The War at Home received a rating of 3 out of 5 from critics. While it was praised for its edgy humor and Michael Rapaport’s performance, some critics found the show’s politically incorrect humor to be divisive.
TV Parental Guidelines Rating: The War at Home typically received a TV-14 rating due to its adult humor, strong language, and mature themes. It is intended for older teenage and adult audiences.
Original Network and Run: The War at Home originally aired on Fox from 2005 to 2007, running for two seasons.
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