The author, who had never seen Two and a Half Men before, decided to give the show a chance despite its controversial reputation. They enjoyed the main cast of the first eight seasons and appreciated the chemistry between Charlie Sheen, Jon Cryer, and Angus T. Jones. However, they also acknowledged that some of the jokes in the show would not be acceptable in today's social climate. Despite its flaws, there were moments of heart and they particularly enjoyed Melanie Lynsky's portrayal of Rose and Conchata Ferrell's character, Berta. They also expressed that the show lost its appeal after the departure of Charlie Sheen.