"Modern Family" gone... But no forgotten

Although it doesn't usually come up when discussing which is the best single camera sitcom (unlike other examples like The Office or Arrested Development), Modern Family is probably one of the most solid current comedies out there, even though its longevity ended up affecting viewers' perspective on it a bit. The reason? A great pace and a script capable of throwing in an absurd amount of jokes per minute, mixed with one of the most dynamic premises seen so far this century.

As its name suggests, Christopher Lloyd and Steven Levitan's creation is built around a "modern" family, giving rise to dealing with dense themes like homosexuality, racism and the complexity of puberty with a level of naturalness that was honestly ahead of its time, themes that can be made fun of with respect, always leaving room for reflection and evolution.

Aside from this, “Modern Family” gives us the opportunity to literally see the growth of the family, from when the Pritchett children are in the middle of school, to when they enter and go through college and adult life. This creates an interesting contrast with the fast-paced nature of its script, and gives it an extra narrative value, rejecting the typical stagnation of traditional sitcoms and forcing change.

While this is not something particularly unique, the organic way in which it deals with the aforementioned themes is appreciated, feeling extremely realistic without losing its ability to entertain.

Another of Modern Family’s greatest virtues is its excellent cast, not only in the hands of the adults (Ty Burrell, Sofia Vergara, the iconic Ed O’Neill, and Jesse Tyler Ferguson, to name a few examples), but also the children (Manny Delgado, Sarah Hyland, Ariel Winter and Nolan Gould), who end up starring in several of the most brilliant moments of the entire series and are the narrative center of the later seasons.

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With more than 200 chapters under its belt, it was more than evident that the quality would not be sustainable during its 11 seasons, even so, I like how it always knew how to use the attachment we felt for its characters to its advantage to keep us hooked until it provided a satisfactory conclusion.