Two and a Half Men

 

Two and a Half Men was an American comedy sitcom which aired from 2003 to 2015 and was one of the most successful shows in the world. It was the most watched comedy show in the US for six straight years from it 2^nd to 8^th season. The cast includes Charlie Sheen (Charlie Harper), Jon Cryer (Alan Harper) and Angus T.Jones (Jake Harper) as the main characters with multiple recurring characters including Berta, Evelyn Harper, Judith, Rose, Herb etc.

The show offered an odd pairing of two brothers (Charlie and Alan) and Alan’s son Jake, this was a relatively fresh offering for the viewers and hence, the title Two and a Half men was fittingly chosen. The story begins when Alan comes to Charlie’s house after his wife (Judith) kicks him out, he brings Jake with him and asks Charlie for a place to stay. Charlie leads a playboy lifestyle with plenty of women around, gambling and lives on his own will. As a single man, living in a Malibu beach house he has plenty of room for his brother and nephew and allows them to live with him but soon realizes, Alan isn’t moving back with his wife any time soon and his life is going to be impacted by them both.

Charlie and Cryer have amazing chemistry and comedic chops as together they deliver those punch lines so effortlessly, which makes the viewers laugh out every time. All the recurring actors have aced their roles specially Herb (Ryan Stiles) and Berta (Conchata Ferrell) because both these actors have given a marvelous comic performance. But the highlight of the show is definitely Jon Cryer as Charlie is basically playing himself as his character is very similar to his real life. But Cryer is the one to watch with his straight face comedy and hilarious expressions, one cannot help but laugh his heart out.

What made the show such a success was a mixture of great acting, script writing and the addition of old and new characters which kept the show alive for 12 seasons. It is still as funny as it was when you watch it for the first time so, it can always be a go-to option for comedy lovers. As for those who haven’t watched it yet, you are in for a treat as this show will entertain you to the core!