Ah, Halloween, that time of year when we celebrate the spooky, the silly, and the sugar-induced coma. But what happens when the ghosts of your past show up uninvited? And what’s a parent to do when their kid decides they’re too cool for trick-or-treating? This week’s “Lopez vs Lopez” tackles these age-old questions with its signature blend of chaotic family relationships and heart.
George, our lovable patriarch, finds himself haunted – not by ghouls or goblins, but by his ancestors. It’s Dia de los Muertos, a time for remembering and honoring the departed, but in the Lopez household, the line between the living and the dead is, shall we say, permeable. And these spectral relatives aren’t just visiting; they’re heckling. It’s like a family reunion, but with more existential dread and fewer casseroles.
Meanwhile, Chance (Brice Gonzalez), declares himself too mature for the family Halloween costume tradition. You know the type – matching outfits, embarrassing themes, enough photographic evidence to fuel therapy sessions for years to come.
What makes “Lopez vs Lopez” work, at least for me, is its ability to find the funny in the familiar. The generational clashes, the quirky traditions, the sheer absurdity of family life – it’s all there, served with a side of genuine warmth. It’s not always subtle, but it’s often surprisingly poignant.
“Lopez vs Lopez: Lopez vs Halloween” airs Friday, October 25th, 2024 at 8.30pm on NBC.
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