Several elements of are difficult to get through now, almost 40 years since it debuted. The ABC family sitcom premiered in the late '80s and ran until 1994. While wasn't a critical darling, it captured the audiences thanks to its realistic exploration of the highs and lows of parenting from both the parents and kids' perspectives. Over time, it became a cult classic, so much so that a spin-off series was greenlit by Netflix —
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The Tanner household wasn't traditional in the sense that there was really no maternal figure. Instead, Danny, Jesse, and Joey raised three young girls — DJ, Stephanie, and Michelle. This in itself was already what made groundbreaking as it challenged the norm when it came to home dynamics. Still, all three men served their respective functions. Danny was strict but gentle, Jesse was more laid-back and cool, and Joey was funny and encouraging.
While tackled narratives that were incredibly ahead of its time, some of its elements didn't age quite well.
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