Home Economics (TV series)

Home Economics is an American comedy television series created by Michael Colton and John Aboud that premiered on ABC on April 7, 2021, as a midseason entry in the 2020–21 television season. In May 2021, the series was renewed for a second season.
Premise.
Inspired by the life of co-creator Michael Colton, "Home Economics" takes a look at the heartwarming yet super-uncomfortable and sometimes frustrating relationship among three adult siblings: one in the one percent, one middle-class and one barely holding on.
Production.
Development.
On October 25, 2018, it was announced that Fox had put the project in development with a script commitment and a penalty attached. On February 13, 2020, ABC gave the production a pilot order. The pilot was written by Michael Colton and John Aboud. On December 8, 2020, ABC picked up "Home Economics" to series. It was created by Colton and Aboud, who are expected to executive produce alongside Topher Grace, Eric Tannenbaum, and Kim Tannenbaum. The series premiered on April 7, 2021. On May 14, 2021, ABC renewed the series for a second season.
Casting.
On February 14, 2020, Topher Grace was cast to headline "Home Economics". On July 16, 2020, Caitlin McGee, Karla Souza, and Sasheer Zamata joined the main cast. Upon the series order announcement, Jimmy Tatro, Shiloh Bearman, Jordyn Starr Curet, Chloe Jo Rountree, and JeCobi Swain were cast in undisclosed starring roles.
Filming.
The series began filming on February 1, 2021, in Los Angeles, California.
Reception.
Critical response.
On Rotten Tomatoes, the series holds an approval rating of 82% based on 11 critic reviews, with an average rating of 7/10. The website's critical consensus reads, "Not all of "Home Economics" calculations add up, but believable chemistry between its well-cast siblings and a real sense of affection equals a lot of potential for positive growth." On Metacritic, it has a weighted average score of 64 out of 100 based on 6 critic reviews, indicating "generally favorable reviews". 
Dave Nemetz of "TVLine" gave the series a B and called it "a breezy watch with a casually zany hangout energy, and it hits on some touchy subjects without getting too deep with them ... It's tough to talk about money sometimes, but the "Home Economics" crew finds a way to make it almost fun." In a review, Joel Keller of "Decider" said "The income disparities among the three siblings are a good way into the show, as a way to define and differentiate them. But what’s going to carry the show is having them more fleshed out as characters and the squabbling but loving relationship they have with each other. Yes, it’s funny when they all chase each other down the street in some of the fleet of miniature cars Connor bought for his daughter. But jokes about their relative net worths really won’t take the show very far." Daniel D'Addario of "Variety" praised the show's style and tone, saying "It’s early days for a show with a fair amount on its mind and a good sense of who its three leads are. It’s worth hoping that the show pursues the instinct that led to develop three sharply observed characters, and refines those parts of the show that are not there yet."