Synopsis
Bob hearts Abishola is an American situational comedy written by an award-winning creator, executive producer, and writer, Chuck Lorie. He is known for his popular shows like Mike &Molly, , The big bang theory and Two and a half men. This Sitcom follows the life of Bob whose life takes an interesting turn when he meets his Nigerian nurse, Abishola, and begins to fall in love with her. Bob who is a middle-aged compression sock businessman from Detroit, unexpectedly falls for his cardiac nurse, a Nigerian immigrant, while recovering from a heart attack. Undaunted by Abishola’s lack of initial interest or the vast differences in the backgrounds, Bob is determined to win Abishola’s heart.
Review
This is the first American sitcom to feature a Nigerian family and I absolutely love it. Although this show started slow, I love the fact that it gave room for each character to develop. This show is different from other sitcoms that I have seen. It explores the multicultural society we are in now. This show raises the bar for what comedies should aspire to be and if you follow this show closely, you would see beyond the ethnic differences of the characters, especially Bob and Abishola.
So much work and creativity were put into this show; the writing, storyline, and graphics are engaging, fun, and thought-provoking. Even the comedy in this show is top-notch, it didn’t try too hard. Abishola, kemi, and Uncle Tunde’s Nigerian behaviors and gestures are enough to make you laugh hard. All the character are relatable and likable;
From Abishola’s representations of confidence, pride, determination, and family labor, To Bob’s commitment and loyalty to Abishola, her family, his own semi-freeloading siblings, and cranky mother. Let me not forget Abishola’s Co-workers, Kemi and Gloria, and their colorful chatter and antics.
This review would be incomplete if I don’t talk about Bob’s employees😂😂, Kofo and Goodwin, these two are just beyond my words. These two are always there to advise Bob whenever he is confused about Abishola and her Nigerian gestures and statements. Bob even goes to them to seek help concerning the Yoruba dialect. The way they switch from English to Yoruba, leaving Bob clueless, is just hilarious.
Another thing that made this show beautiful is the infusion of Igbo, Yoruba, and American cultures. The Nigerian food, culture, beliefs, languages, attire, religion, and values were well represented.
Above all, this show is fresh, doesn’t feel forced and it is a refreshing break from the violence often seen in shows these days which is why I am not surprise that the ratings are high and the show has been renewed for a season 2.
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