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It all manages to leap above the high bar set by the first [season], landing on something both raucously funny and reflective. Each joke is packed full of meaning that explodes into interesting places that never fall into any tropes, pushing back against our expectations to great comedic effect.
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Rutherford Falls keeps the momentum going up until the credits roll. Not only is Rutherford Falls an enjoyable watch, but the sitcom thoughtfully dissects American culture and centers Native stories. There’s no dearth of excellent television right now, but this heartwarming, funny, and boundary-breaking show is a must-see.
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Rutherford Falls is at its best when it keeps the spotlight on the (fictional) Minishonka Nation, including cultural center curator/Nathan's bestie, Reagan Wells (Jana Schmieding) and ambitious casino owner Terry Thomas (Michael Greyeyes). With Nathan's painfully misguided civic pride no longer the show's focus, season two is free to explore more interesting topics. ... Congrats, Rutherford Falls — you've gone from a show with promise to something pretty darn delightful.
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The new and improved Nathan makes for a far more likable character than the clueless, self-absorbed son of privilege we met last year. But having allowed the character to evolve, Rutherford Falls seems at a loss with what to do with him anymore. ... Rutherford Falls‘ humor runs more wry than gut-busting, this time with even less emotionally explosive drama to tip it off course. And the show hasn’t lost its knack for balancing big-hearted comedy with incisive cultural commentary.