Plot: What’s it about?
The gang from Paddy’s Pub is back once again, poised to get into all kinds of socially questionable situations. When Mac learns his transvestite hook-up has been snipped, but married someone else, he launches a crusade against gay marriage. This sparks Dennis, Frank, Dee, and Charlie to get involved with marriage related situations, some stranger than others. The crew also uses their DickTowel cash to purchase a run down boat, with plans to fix it up and improve their social presence. Mac and Charlie get to be in the spotlight at a Flyers’ game, Mac’s mother burns her house to the ground, and as if all that isn’t enough, Dee is pregnant and the father remains unknown. That’s not all however, as Dee is inspired to become a drama teacher, the gang copes with being white trash, and they hold a premiere for Lethal Weapon 5. While this band of misfits has had some wild times in the past, this season’s mayhem reaches more epic levels than ever before.
This is one of the funniest shows on television, hands down. The tone might be a little dark for some, but the writing is razor sharp and the cast is great. This sixth season is one hilarious episode after another, with countless quotable moments and tons of classic Always Sunny awkwardness. Although I have watched the show since it debuted, I didn’t realize it had been on for so many seasons, but it shows no signs of slowing down here. The group is still able to take a simple idea and run with it, spiraling the premise into mayhem and bleak humor. Lethal Weapon 5 has to be a highlight of this season, but these episodes each offer a stunning amount of memorable situations. The marriage craze, life on the high seas, spaghetti days, and mystery pregnancies are just a small sample of what this season has in store. As always, strands from previous seasons are woven in with current episodes, as well as a parade of familiar faces from the gang’s earlier adventures. It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia is simply one of the best shows around right now, so of course this sixth season is highly recommended.
Video: How does it look?
The episodes are presented in 1.78:1 widescreen. This is the first season shot in HD and of course, it looks much better than previous seasons. So no, this is not just upscaled, this is genuine 1080p goodness. The show has never looked this good, with a crisper, more refined texture that is a pleasure to watch. While detail isn’t insane, it is vastly improved, though the show retains some of the grit from the visual design. So this does remain faithful to the show’s inherent visual design, but thanks to the switch to HD, everything looks much, much better this time.
Audio: How does it sound?
This DTS HD 5.1 hits all the right notes, but the material doesn’t ask too much of the track. The show is fueled by dialogue of course, so the surrounds aren’t able to flex that often. The vocals sound excellent, with clear dialogue that is never harsh and no volume issues surface. The music adds a little life into the mix, but for the most part, the front channels shoulder the burden here. That is fine however, as the show shows terrific and as it should. This release also includes subtitles in English, Spanish, and French.
Supplements: What are the extras?
The extended version of Lethal Weapon 5 is here, an inclusion that justifies a purchase on its own. Audio comments are offered on four episodes, each one well worth a listen. The sessions are brisk and comedic, pretty much exactly what you’d expect from the folks behind the show. You can also enjoy Dennis and Dee’s podcasts, deleted scenes, a flip cup trivia challenge, Uncle Jack’s legal advice, and a blooper reel.
