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Old 09-27-19 | 08:15 AM
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The Unicorn (CBS)

This was not bad, will give it a few more
A tight-knit group of friends and family band together to help Wade embrace his new normal in the wake of the loss of his wife a year earlier. As a sometimes ill-equipped but always devoted single parent to his two adolescent daughters, he is taking the major step of dating again. To Wade's amazement, he's a hot commodity with women, and his friends explain that he's the perfect single guy: employed, attractive and with a proven track record of commitment. With his daughters and best friends rooting him on and hoping he'll find happiness, Wade and his healing heart are ready to try life and love again.
First episode date: September 26, 2019
=centerThe UnicornGenreSitcomCreated by
  • Bill Martin
  • Mike Schiff
  • Grady Cooper
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Country of originUnited StatesOriginal language(s)EnglishNo. of seasons1No. of episodes1 (list of episodes)=centerProductionExecutive producer(s)
  • Bill Martin
  • Mike Schiff
  • Aaron Kaplan
  • Dana Honor
  • Wendi Trilling
  • Peyton Reed
Producer(s)
  • Grady Cooper
  • Walt Goggins
Camera setupSingle-camera[1]Production company(s)
=centerReleaseOriginal networkCBSOriginal releaseSeptember 26, 2019 –
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Old 09-27-19 | 08:35 PM
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I thought this was pretty decent.
Old 09-28-19 | 07:00 AM
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I watched it with my Wife. It was pretty good.
Old 09-28-19 | 06:59 PM
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Thought it was meh and an unusual marriage of star and material. Goggins usually makes more interesting choices.
Old 09-29-19 | 10:07 AM
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i love Goggins, but missed this was on. will record from now on and catch first on demand...
Old 09-29-19 | 11:22 AM
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I thought it as good.

i like Goggins and Watkins so I’ll stick around.
Old 10-03-19 | 09:42 PM
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This is so enjoyable. Goggins is just great and so in his element. He really has become one of my favorite low key actors. So versatile. The cast is very good as well. Corrdry, etc. very well cast...
Old 10-04-19 | 01:44 PM
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best show I've sampled this season, hope it sticks around...
Old 10-04-19 | 03:22 PM
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Goggins and Corddry? Wow, I may actually tune into CBS for something other than sports or reality (Survivor/Amazing Race) for the first time since hate-watching their slapstick comedy Under the Dome.
Old 10-04-19 | 03:23 PM
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It's worth a watch for sure. I'm a fan of Omar Miller as well. It's really a tight cast for a half hour sitcom.
Old 10-04-19 | 04:13 PM
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Just watched the pilot and I really enjoyed it. Goggins is terrific of course, even if he is playing a 'normal' character far away from his amazing roles like Lee Russell (Vice Principals) or Baby Billy (The Mighty Gemstones). The supporting cast was also great, and the writing was quick and and witty. And here is the shocking part: I did not hate the kid characters. They were entirely appropriate in the show's context and actually contributed something besides a demographic.

I'll definitely keep watching for now.

It really is a shame there is so much garbage, low-quality scripted network television that actual potentially quality shows like this get lost in the cesspit. If not for Goggins I would never have given this show a glance.
Old 10-04-19 | 04:29 PM
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I've only watched the pilot, and the only thing I didn't care for was the guitar-strumming score.
Old 10-04-19 | 04:32 PM
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episode 2 was a bit of a dud for me but I'll give it another episode
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I've only watched the pilot, and the only thing I didn't care for was the guitar-strumming score.
I hadn't noticed it. But I will now.

Old 10-11-19 | 06:18 AM
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Originally Posted by DWilson
I've only watched the pilot, and the only thing I didn't care for was the guitar-strumming score.
They've replaced the touchy-feely guitar in the pilot with a peppier "Sitcom-Appropriate" score, though I don't know why they necessarily need one.
Old 10-11-19 | 09:41 AM
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The scene with the survivors group was hilarious and pretty much how one would go. I was afraid with them bringing out the bourbon he'd wake up sore with all those sex crazed women.
Old 10-12-19 | 02:29 PM
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The scene with the survivors group was hilarious and pretty much how one would go. I was afraid with them bringing out the bourbon he'd wake up sore with all those sex crazed women.
And here's where the series has a problem, since like most series, it's aimed primarily at women. Can Walt get laid and still be sympathetic? Once, maybe, but if he has sex regularly (whatever that is determined to be) that's a problem (since that subverts the premise), and if he enters a relationship it also subverts the premise.

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Originally Posted by barelypure
The scene with the survivors group was hilarious and pretty much how one would go. I was afraid with them bringing out the bourbon he'd wake up sore with all those sex crazed women.
Hi, I’m a young widower.

That is NOT how they go. Most of the meetings I went to were people in their 50+ and they were not drinking wine. It was coffee and crackers.

its unrealistic he would find a group with a dozen young Women is same age who are widows. It’s just...not realistic. If it was, my dick would be very sore.
Old 10-12-19 | 07:59 PM
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We watched episodes 2 and 3 tonight and laughed our butts off. Goggins does clueless dad extremely well....
Old 10-24-19 | 08:03 PM
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Fuck, I love this show. Humor, heart, Goggins is incredible. Great ensemble and kids good for change. Anyone else loving?
Old 10-24-19 | 08:07 PM
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https://deadline.com/2019/10/evil-re...on-1202766547/

CBS orders full season of The Unicorn

The exact number is undetermined, but it's between 18 and 22 episodes.
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Nice!! Deserves it and another season...
Old 10-25-19 | 07:08 AM
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Originally Posted by DJariya
https://deadline.com/2019/10/evil-re...on-1202766547/

CBS orders full season of The Unicorn

The exact number is undetermined, but it's between 18 and 22 episodes.
thats good news, one of the few new shows that are sticking for me...
Old 10-25-19 | 11:37 AM
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Originally Posted by DJariya
https://deadline.com/2019/10/evil-re...on-1202766547/

CBS orders full season of The Unicorn

The exact number is undetermined, but it's between 18 and 22 episodes.
Great! We have friends and coworkers just like his who are well-meaning and just want the best for us, and sometimes can be a little overbearing about it. We still love them to death and find this aspect of the show very realistic.
Old 10-25-19 | 07:52 PM
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Good news. One of the first traditional network shows I have stuck with for a very long time (last was Brooklyn Nine-Nine). I wonder how they will they keep it fresh since it has basically been slight variations of the same plot each week, well done though it has been. The way it has gone so far if he got a girlfriend the show would essentially be over. I'm interested to see where they take it now that they know they have a full season to play with.


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