Summary
It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphiaseason 17 gets an update from writer and star Charlie Day.It’s Always Sunnyin Philadelphiais a satiric dark comedy series starring a leading cast of Day, Glenn Howerton, Rob McElhenney, Kaitlin Olson, and Danny DeVito. It first went on air in 2005, and has since had 16 seasons, becoming the longest-running live-action sitcom in history.
Taking to Instagram,Daynow provides an update on the progress ofIt’s Always Sunny in Philadelphiaseason 17.
Day posted a throwback picture McElhenney, Howerton, and himself writing that"19 years ago today, these three jokers got their show on air." Alongside the picture, Day posted the update thatthey will go back into the writers' room next weekforIt’s Always Sunny in Philadelphiaseason 17. He shares his appreciation for the show, including thanking FX and “the fans.” Day notes thatIt’s Always Sunny in Philadelphiahas pushed forward despite “low ratings and plenty of terrible reviews.”
It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’s Complicated History Explained
The Show Takes On Hot-Button Issues
Day alludes toIt’s Always Sunny in Philadelphiahaving initial struggles to find an audience. While the overall perception of the series remains positive, holding a94% overall Tomatometer on Rotten Tomatoes, not everyone was automatically sold on the series. Looking at the show’s reviews,It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphiasaw significant upward growth from its early incarnations. The series had a 78% Tomatometer in season 1, before rising all the way to 100% by season 4.
Despite the positive reviews overall among critics,It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphiaremains a fairly divisive show. Regularly taking on satire, the comedy series is unafraid to be edgy and cover hot-button issues. Tackling controversial topics often begets controversy itself, which has led to fiveIt’s Always Sunnyepisodes to be pulled from streaming.The show dealt directly with the controversysurrounding those episodes in season 15, episode 2 “The Gang Makes Lethal Weapon 7.”
It’s Always Sunny: How Lethal Weapon 7 Criticizes Hollywood Hypocrisy
It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia continues its long tradition of absurdist political satire in season 15’s “The Gang Makes Lethal Weapon 7.”
It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphiacontinues positive reviews even after so many seasons. Both seasons 15 and 16 hold 100% Tomatometers, and their audience approval scores have both been above 70%. With the writer’s room starting next week, hopefullyIt’s Always Sunny in Philadelphiaseason 17will be well-prepared for another strong set of episodes.
It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia
Cast
It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia is a television series that premiered in 2005, chronicling the chaotic lives of four self-involved friends running an Irish pub in Philadelphia. Their misguided decisions and skewed perspectives often result in amusing and uncomfortable situations, complicating their professional and personal relationships.
