Duncanville Season 3 Episode 10 Review: Moneyballs
On Duncanville Season 3 Episode 10, “Moneyballs,” Duncan and Jack’s roles are reversed, and Downton Abbey rubs off on Jing and Kimberly a little too much.
Also, Jack’s dad is there. Eye roll, deep sigh.
Daddy Dearest
“Moneyballs” comes with Jack learning that just because you’re stiff and kind of mean doesn’t mean you’re a good dad.
Especially when it turns around and Duncan is the one telling Jack what to do, when to do it, and how to do it. Which is, you know, not normal for a family, but that’s ok. Annie convinces everyone it’s alright (it’s not alright.)
Jack tries to win his father’s approval during the season finale, and he does eventually get it, but I think it would be a better lesson if he never got it and Jack learned how to be a good father without his father’s approval.
Generational trauma is not something that comes up all the time, so the fact that Duncanville plays into the tropes instead of against them is a bit disappointing.
Lady Jing and Lady Kimberly
I always enjoy watching families working together and navigating the same storyline instead of being separated.
I understand why the storylines are sometimes split up, but it is much better when the family works together, with different intricacies in one overall storyline.
Jing and Kimberly are fantastic on “Moneyballs,” with their reactions, timing, and horrible accents.
The idea that Jing and Kimberly sit together in Kimberly’s bed and watch Downton Abbey together is so adorable, and I wish we could see that scene play out.
Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dumpsters
Nothing will haunt me quite like the image of cartoon Guy Fieri slurping up a CVS receipt from a dumpster. But hey, who am I to judge? I say as I glance around to make sure he isn’t near before I lock my doors.
Unfortunately, although this episode is enjoyable, the Guy Fieri parts are the funniest part for me. Again, this isn’t necessarily bad, but when it’s a finale, and a show is supposed to focus on its central family, it’s a little — sucky.
Most of Dick’s jokes fall flat, surprising nobody as we can see them coming. In addition, he doesn’t add anything to this episode which makes it all the more disappointing.
Seasons of… Duncanville
Overall, while Season 3 is Duncanville‘s shortest so far, it is also a great season all around.
Sure, there are some things to criticize, but why do it when you don’t have to? I’m not sure if this season is Emmy-level funny, but it does the job of a FOX comedy and is an enjoyable 30 minutes of television.
I hope we get more of Duncan’s friends in Season 4 if that happens.
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Laura Wanberg
Laura is a homebody who loves everything about TV. Some of her favorite shows include Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, Parks and Recreation, and The Morning Show. With her ever-growing list of new shows to watch and books to read, her favorite thing to do is to cuddle up with her cat and get lost in someone else's world.