'Kenan and Kel' is one of the few shows which is suitable for both kids, teenagers and young adults. It is genuinely funny in plenty of places and the lads got the humour just right for all. I used to love watching 'Kenan and Kel' when I was about 11. It was my sister who told me I must watch it, because I'd find it funny. Needless to say, I did. And when I was 13, I still loved it and still chuckled at it. In fact, it was the only show that I would watch on Nickelodeon, because it was always entertaining. 'Sabrina' was OK, but there were fewer entertaining episodes in that show. 'Kenan and Kel' was and still is always enjoyable - and I'm 23 now.
Kenan is a hilarious character, because he's always getting into trouble. The majority of the episodes focus on Kenan trying to avoid getting grounded or getting found out for doing something that he really didn't intend to turn out as bad as it has done. You watch with pleasure as he often tries the most ridiculously ludicrous ways to avoid getting caught or to erase the trouble he has caused. What's more, he has an irritating, but terribly likable best-friend called Kel who constantly aggravates Kenan in his bad situations! Though Kel can sometimes be a little too annoying, he can also be very funny indeed. In summary though, both of them are idiots. When you watch 'Kenan and Kel', you're watching two, young, free idiots, who thought that they could do just what they liked but have realised that they can't.
Both the lads work extremely well together. It's a joy to sit back and watch them act in their bone-headed sort of way, which brings with it a lot of fun. Chris is also a good character and he constantly brings a smile to the face. And Kenan's parents are funny too, especially Mr. Rockmore. Him and Kel clash beautifully together.
Another appealing aspect of this show is its harmlessness. There's no swearing, sex, nudity, drugs and the like in this show. I've never even come across one innuendo. It's completely innocent. The obvious reason for this is because children are one of the target viewers. Yet, the two main characters have a more 'grown-up' feel to them. You really don't feel like you're watching a nerdy, childish sort of show when you watch it, because it's much too cool for that. You watch it as a kid and think, 'These are not boys, they're adults really'. You watch when you're a young adult and you think, 'These are not boys, but they sure act like it!'
I just finished watching an episode, the one where Kenan is not allowed to attend his own high-school graduation. And the lads asked the audience at the end, 'Did you all enjoy the show?' and I had to say: 'Yes!' How could I not? These two guys are great together and they tend to strike a cord with you for 25 minutes. It's such a simple show in many ways, and yet it is better than many other shows. I'm glad to see that it is rated 8.4/10 on IMDb, because it deserves it. For many years I've thought that it was worthy of greater recognition in the UK. It would help if Nickelodeon played it more, but then again, I know that Nickelodeon have played all the episodes many times before. There comes a limit to how often you can repeat an entire show. But at least they still show it.
If you ask me, 'Kenan and Kel' is one of the best shows that Nickelodeon have ever broadcast.
Kenan is a hilarious character, because he's always getting into trouble. The majority of the episodes focus on Kenan trying to avoid getting grounded or getting found out for doing something that he really didn't intend to turn out as bad as it has done. You watch with pleasure as he often tries the most ridiculously ludicrous ways to avoid getting caught or to erase the trouble he has caused. What's more, he has an irritating, but terribly likable best-friend called Kel who constantly aggravates Kenan in his bad situations! Though Kel can sometimes be a little too annoying, he can also be very funny indeed. In summary though, both of them are idiots. When you watch 'Kenan and Kel', you're watching two, young, free idiots, who thought that they could do just what they liked but have realised that they can't.
Both the lads work extremely well together. It's a joy to sit back and watch them act in their bone-headed sort of way, which brings with it a lot of fun. Chris is also a good character and he constantly brings a smile to the face. And Kenan's parents are funny too, especially Mr. Rockmore. Him and Kel clash beautifully together.
Another appealing aspect of this show is its harmlessness. There's no swearing, sex, nudity, drugs and the like in this show. I've never even come across one innuendo. It's completely innocent. The obvious reason for this is because children are one of the target viewers. Yet, the two main characters have a more 'grown-up' feel to them. You really don't feel like you're watching a nerdy, childish sort of show when you watch it, because it's much too cool for that. You watch it as a kid and think, 'These are not boys, they're adults really'. You watch when you're a young adult and you think, 'These are not boys, but they sure act like it!'
I just finished watching an episode, the one where Kenan is not allowed to attend his own high-school graduation. And the lads asked the audience at the end, 'Did you all enjoy the show?' and I had to say: 'Yes!' How could I not? These two guys are great together and they tend to strike a cord with you for 25 minutes. It's such a simple show in many ways, and yet it is better than many other shows. I'm glad to see that it is rated 8.4/10 on IMDb, because it deserves it. For many years I've thought that it was worthy of greater recognition in the UK. It would help if Nickelodeon played it more, but then again, I know that Nickelodeon have played all the episodes many times before. There comes a limit to how often you can repeat an entire show. But at least they still show it.
If you ask me, 'Kenan and Kel' is one of the best shows that Nickelodeon have ever broadcast.