‘Happy’s Place’: What Do You Think of Reba’s New NBC Sitcom? (POLL)
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[Warning: The below contains MAJOR spoilers for Happy’s Place Season 1 Episode 1.]
Happy’s Place has arrived! NBC‘s new comedy starring Reba McEntire, as Bobbie, the daughter of a newly-deceased bar owner who finds herself helming the dive spot in his absence.
But there’s a little bit of a surprise when meets a young woman named Isabella (Belissa Escobedo), at the bar, only to discover she’s there to meet the lawyer she’s also planning to connect with. It’s during their group chat that Bobbie learns her dad Happy fathered another child, who happens to be Isabella.
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Isabella is also shocked that Happy wanted her to have a 50% stake in the bar, making her co-owner of the place with Bobbie. While Bobbie is extremely resistant to the news, and the possibility of sharing the business, Isabella quickly worms her way into the hearts of the bar’s other employees and patrons, including Gabby (Melissa Peterman) the bartender.
As the episode unfolds, Isabella tries explaining to Bobbie how her life growing up was much different as she never knew their father but always wanted to have a relationship with the man. When a drawing is knocked off the wall in Happy’s office, Isabella and Bobbie discover that the image was made by Isabella and not Bobbie as it was assumed, proving that Happy had an interest in Isabella, even if he didn’t have a relationship with her.
The revelation leads Bobbie to open up to Isabella, inviting her to stay and work at the bar with them. How it will all play out remains to be seen, but there are plenty of great set-ups to spawn some fun storylines.
Below, we want to hear from you, how did you enjoy Happy’s Place? Cast your vote in our reader poll, and sound off in the comments section, below.
Happy’s Place, Fridays, 8/7c, NBC
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I wanted to like it; in fact, I wanted to love it. However, did not care for the Isabella actress at all! Plus, Melissa\'s character Gabby is too close of a repeat of her Reba character, Barbara Jean. Was hoping Melissa\'s acting abilities would go beyond portraying the ditzy blonde.
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Even on game shows a little Melissa foes a long way. I agree that the Isabella role needs recasting.
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I wanted ro like it toi. But the new sister isnt rught for the part and the ither gut who sits with his computer is just silly acting.. Melissa might be ok...we\'re used to her ways. I\'m not goung to watch it again.. I hate bars anyway..
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Don’t care for the girl who plays Isabella. Bad choice. Hopefully she’ll get better. Like all the others.
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Isabella was miscast and her storyline ruined the entire show for me. Too perky and nosing into people’s business. Ditch her.
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Absolutely loved it. If this pilot is any indication of how good this show will be, it can only get better!!! So glad to see Reba and Melissa back together! All these actors molded so well together. Very excited for what’s to come!
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the reveal of Isabella should of been at end of show or the 2nd show. Isabella needs to be recast with a better actor as she doesn\'t fit with the rest of the cast
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Yeah, I like the idea of Isabella being revealed, later. There was no real character development---for instance, why doesn\'t Rex Linn\'s character, Emmett, ever talk, much, and why are these two other guys, just hanging-out (the accountant and the Native American)???
I also had an idea, last night.... Why didn\'t they air two, back-to-back episodes, like they\'ve done with other shows?? Like, I think they did it, with The Rock\'s show, and with Keenan Thompson\'s show---and even George Lopez,\'s show, I think!!! That would have given character development, a chance, and the audience, more of a chance to really sink their teeth into watching it !!!
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should HAVE been
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The show was good, loved all the characters except Isabella, she did not seem to fit. Excited to watch this show.
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Eh...it was okay. I\'ll give it another chance though.
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This was a fun start! I missed some of the dialog due to background noise in my home, but the comedy hit in all the right spots. I look forward to what is in store for the upcoming episodes!
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The Isabella character does NOT work. And lose the overly annoying laugh track
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I didn\'t care at all for the actress playing Isabella. Overall, very weak cast. I say go back to the drawing board. I love Melissa, but she requires a larger role with a story line that does not involve worshiping Reba. Try again.....
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Lacking natural chemistry and sarcasm
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Turned it off after 15 minutes. Love tge show Reba. This happy place will never make it
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Tell me, was it the woke-ness of the show?? For instance, there was a scene where Isabella said something about never having opportunities, or something like that; to which Gabby said she, Gabby, had not had opportunities, either; then, Isabella said, something like \"But you\'re a white woman, so....\"!!!! IOW, \"you\'re white, what could you ever lack\"!!!! My head nearly exploded!!!! I\'m so sick of \"Oh, boo-hoo, I didn\'t have, I didn\'t get, I wasn\'t given\"!!!!
That did it, for me!!! My heart sank right down into my stomach, and didn\'t recover, for the rest of the night !!! I\'ll give it one more shot, next week; but, I\'m bettin\' there\'s alot more wokeness, to follow!!! I ADORE Reba McEntire---I\'m so bummed!!!
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I did not like the cast at all. No one had any kind of connection with Reba. Should have chose Crystal Bernard for the sister, the others were just blah. I won\'t be watching, and I adore Reba. Sorry pilot was a BUST for me
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Oh, when you said \"Crystal\", though that\'s a great idea, I instantly thought of Park Overall !!! She was so fun/funny on \"Reba\"---I\'d been a fan of hers, for years, before that, too!!!
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Love Reba and Melissa as always! Disapointed in Isabella character. Actually turned it off before ending. Two wonderful actresses with boring script and poor casting.
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It felt loud and with over the top acting. Hope everyone settles into their roles and it improves.
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Did not like the show. The Isabella character didn\'t help. The writing wasn\'t great either.
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Not much. Did not hold my attention.
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Turn it off after it went racial inequity.
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You mean the part where Isabella said, something like, \"But, you\'re a white woman, so....\"? If that\'s what you\'re referring to: Yeah, that did it, for me---my friggin\' head nearly exploded!!!! I\'m so over \"woke\", I could PUKE!!!!!
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Reba and Melissa we\'re great. I can see the show being a hit. But as for Isabella, they may have to recast her. She just didn\'t fit in with the rest.
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Recast Isabelle! She is not a good fit for the show.
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I loved the show .can\'t wait until next Friday..Reba and Melissa love them both On the other hand Isabella needs to be replaced not good for the show
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I will watch anything Reba is in she is great actress and has a amazing voice.it was only the first show people need to give Isabella a chance
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I liked the show but didn\'t like the actress who played Isabella. She ruined it for me and I turned it off.
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Reba and Melissa are the same characters they were previously.
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I loooove it
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Absolutely loved Barbara Jean. I mean Gabby. I thought she would have to be close to BJ\'s character but it\'s dead on a repeat character. The show overall was just OK. Hopefully they find their groove. Will watch a couple more episodes. NO worse than the other crap on TV. Compared to Dr. ODYSSEY (BORING AS HELL), It\'s a hit.
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Love it! It\'s going to be the one show I watch on Friday evening!!
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I enjoyed the show. As always Reba is the best and it is so nice that the old crew blended in well.Isabella I hope gets a little better,time will tell. Overall the show was great.
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I liked it - the first episode sets up the characters good job. Excited to see the next episode.
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Love Reba. They need to get rid of Isabella. She is ruining the show.
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Isabella needs to be replaced.
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It was a repeat of Reba but not funny.
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Loved it think it\'s going to be a huge hit, anything Reba is in is amazing...
But not to happy with the Isabella but thanks to Reba it\'s excellent
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It wasn\'t what I thought it would be. Aka not good
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I was super excited but didn\'t really care for it. The writing could have been more funny not so plated. It had a few really good parts. I give it a a minus
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Very disappointing. Watched the Pilot and heard the snide remark Reba\'s new sister made toward .Melissa\'s character about being white. Won\'t be watching again. Disgusted that Reba would allow this on her show.
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Oh, I know!!! My heart sank right down into my stomach, and I didn\'t recover, the rest of the night !! Hollywood doesn\'t have a CLUE, regarding CRT---and how completely sick of it, we are---and now Reba is officially \"Hollywood\"!!!
Also, half the cast were DEI hires---too woke, for me!!!
I watched 3 episodes, trying to give it a chance.... Nope---3 strikes, I\'m out !!!!
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I love Reba and Melissa. I think they make a good team, always did. But I think that Isabella needs replaced or just got rid of. She doesn\'t fit in at all. And I\'m not sure about them two guys. Whether they fit in or not. Maybe one of them is enough, but not two of them.
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They should have had Melissa play the part of Isabella.
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I am going to give it a chance. I agree with most of the comments below. I’d like to see the show Reba come back.
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I love the new tv show with Reba and the other cast members. But I don’t see Isabella fit for her role. I think that the story line has to do a little better. I will continue to watch this show.
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So glad reba got a new show. Love her. Look forward to Fridays now
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Thought the show was hilarious, Isabella had a few lines but I am personally not a fan of \"overcasting\" a certain race. That\'s what the show felt like. And for the record I am of mexican heritage.
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What was Kevin Abbott thinking? Of course, we all love Reba. This Pilot has no substance. I was tired of Melissa Peterman in the \"Reba\" series. The series will not last
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Yep, when \"Reba\" became \"The BarbraJean Show\", I was very, very sad.
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I love Reba.so will tune in sgain
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Love it!
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Definitely a 10
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I was super excited for this show. I love Reba and Melissa they are a great combo but was super disappointed with the character of Isabella. She needs to be recast and bring someone who is a much better fit.
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I really liked the story line and how it\'s going to give the show a chance to find out how the dynamics of their relationship are going to work 👏💯❤️👍🌹
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I loved it!!!❤️❤️❤️
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Loved it!!!!!
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I liked the show, however the actress that plays Isabella should be replaced. She is very flat and doesn\'t mesh well with the other actors. Overall very good show. Reba has another hit as long as they replace the actress that plays Isabella or she gets much better.
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I loved it. So awesome show. Love Melissa and Reba together. So funny
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Isabella’s actress needs to do better. I love Reba and Melissa, but Isabella needs recasting or this show could fail.
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I loved everything about the show except for the woman who played Isabella, Belissa Escobedo. Her acting was just completely flat. I didn\'t find her to be convincing at all. She sticks out terribly against an otherwise very talented cast. Hopefully she will improve because everything else about the show was great.
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Why no African American
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The show is horrible. The diversity chick ruined it at the beginning of the second episode for me. I stopped watching.
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Want to like this so much, but can’t stand the DEI setup, lack of acting ability from a couple of the “major” supporting actors, and the crap scripts provided to Reba and Melissa. What a waste of talent in those two, apparently by trying to “lift” others that aren’t on the their level. Sad.
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Great, I will be a regular..... I LOVE ALL THINGS REBA...and her SIDEKICK 💖💖
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Wow, I\'ve read some of the comments of others and all I can say is, wow. They\'ve got nerve behind their text to say things about others that they themselves wouldn\'t say to that person\'s face.
At any rate, I thought the show was great. The pros where right on the money with their characters. It was funny and heart warming as they come together at the end of the episode. I can\'t wait to see more.
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Wasn\'t the acting bad enough in the first reba?
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I loved and I laughed alot.
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I liked it because it had barbara jean and reba in it
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