Tim Allen's Shifting Gears: Boomer vs. Millennial Comedy Clash!

Tim Allen's Shifting Gears: Boomer vs. Millennial Comedy Clash!

Tim Allen returns to sitcoms with *Shifting Gears*, where he plays Matt, a ranting car restoration shop owner. The show pits him against his estranged daughter Riley (Kat Dennings) in a "Boomers vs. Millennials" comedy. The two clash immediately over parenting styles, with Matt believing Riley coddles her kids, especially when her son, Carter, crashes a car. The family dynamics take a serious turn, as Riley and Matt mourn the loss of her mother, Matt’s wife.

While Allen brings his signature "grumpy conservative" humor, which fans will recognize from Home Improvement and *Last Man Standing*, the show struggles with balancing its humor and emotional moments. The tone mismatches between Allen’s rants and Dennings’ sardonic delivery can feel jarring. Despite this, the show does find moments of genuine connection between its characters, hinting at potential for more emotional depth.

Shifting Gears tries to blend humor and heart but struggles with integration. The comedy feels exaggerated, with little character depth for its supporting cast, leaving the show feeling thin. While some moments land, the overall tone clash leaves us uncertain about its future.

*Verdict: Skip It.* Shifting Gears may not have the right balance of comedy and emotional resonance yet.