It seemed like messages were clear and concise, and it didn’t lose the spirit of the show. The episode’s direction seemed particularly good and I couldn’t figure out what was different about it. They didn’t paint either Christianity or Atheism in a negative light, and I have a lot of respect for that approach. Kyle can be an idiot and man child (perhaps that’s why I love him most), but when he’s involved in serious matters I’m always taken aback at how well the whole thing goes. Though Ryan has always been anti-religion, and Boyd’s conversation with Kyle mislead Ryan at first, I really appreciated the understanding reached between them. I really appreciate the entire Ryan/Kyle/Boyd interaction. As funny as I found other parts of this episode, Dever’s Eve carried the emotional depth of a mature, adult actress, and color me impressed! Kaitlyn Dever has always done a great job on this show, but as she’s matured beyond ‘snarky younger sister’, she’s developed Eve into a strong character. The performance just felt so genuine and real. Eve in particular, still reeling from her West Point rejection, radiated with emotion and apprehension about her music. I was actually quite impressed with the emotional weight this episode carried. Boyd, who had been lying to his parents, had his eyes opened by Kyle. Meanwhile, Kyle and Mandy babysit Boyd so Ryan and Kristin can have a night out. They don’t sound great, but instead of telling them that, Mike arranges a gig for them. This week on Last Man Standing: Eve’s band begins practicing in Mike’s garage, much to his chagrin. You wouldn’t think it at first glance, but this show has a diverse cast and I love the interesting characters.
I really appreciated the exploration of Eve’s fears and apprehensions about rejection, and Kyle and Ryan’s differing views on religion. While not the best rated sitcom on TV, it’s comforting that it feels like a real family. They don’t shy away from politics or religion, and as such their characters problems are real and relatable. One of the things I like most about Last Man Standingis their courage to tackle realistic families and topics.
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