Jared Gillett First, this show is immensely underrated. It is not commercial, it is not mainstream, and it does not beg you to love it; it is what it is with all its beautiful profundity to be explored by those who feel so compelled to dig.I saw this show when it was finishing the third season. So, I first watched this a few years ago and at the finale, I felt a bitter-sweetness that felt slightly more bitter than sweet. Then, about 4 months ago I recommended it to my roommate after we had discussed the complex heart-aches that life entails. We began watching and it was an amazing experience. I had forgotten just how pure and creative and off-beat the show was. It is a therapeutic show whose heart is honest and about self-acceptance.The negative comments you read are probably from people who do not understand that this show is not merely comedic, but rather that it is more substance than it is comedy and the comedy is a side-effect of its substance. It is clever and daring. It explores and examines ideas that we usually only think about in our solitude. It is a show for thinkers; it is an ode to the lonely, over-imaginative soul-searching escapists trying to accept themselves and find solace in the connection and chemistry of another human being. The show is full to the brim with lessons taught in a zany and shocking manner. But it does not ever feel contrived. It comes on natural. It is not only for lonely people, but people who have ever experience anxiety, stress, or are simply interested in good psychological studies at any point will love this show. It might be a little bit of a niche show. But I will say this is a grossly under-rated show.

happytraumer I'd seen little bits and pieces of this show on TV every now and then, never really paying too much attention to it. It seemed a bit weird, -which it is, of course- and I never really knew what to think of it. That is until I was watching TV one night and it was on, and for some reason I stuck with it. It turned out to be the last two episodes of the show. Something unexpected happened: I was deeply moved. I found myself thinking about it the whole next day. I realized I hadn't been giving the show nearly enough credit. I'd always thought it was just a deadpan comedy that was just there 'for the lolz'. But it's so much more. So after that, I immediately started downloading all seasons (because it's not on Netflix here in The Netherlands - sorry, I promise I will buy the DVD's) and started watching it from the beginning. It didn't bother me I already knew the ending, as the ending was the thing that had made me watch it in the first place. And then I watched it again.Naturally the ending didn't have the same effect as the first time, but it's message is something I deeply cherish. And I enjoyed the ride that is Wilfred all the more. Jason Gann is a gem. He's incredibly funny and has such charisma. I understand the Wilfred in the original Australian version was more evil in nature, but I'm glad that despite letting him keep his dickish traits and screwy ways, this version also managed to give the character something lovable. The relationship with Ryan becomes more compelling because of this: you're rooting for their friendship. Elijah Wood was the perfect person to play Ryan, and their chemistry is the solid foundation of the show.What I love about Wilfred is that it isn't just one thing. It's not JUST hilarious, deadpan, uplifting, suspenseful, touching and deep. It's all of those things. I recommend this show to anyone. Not only is it a blast, in the end it will take you by surprise and teach you a profound truth about happiness. (I also hope to see Jason Gann do great things in the future)

cslorch27 This show is so awful I created an IMDb account just to give this show a 1. Honestly this is not even worth discussing but this site requires me to type 10 lines. This show is honestly so bad I texted all of my friends to never watch this show. It was so awful it made me cry. I will pay whoever thinks they may watch this show to not watch this show solely for their own well being. Do you remember the Lord of the Rings? This is Frodo's worst. Never, ever, ever watch this or your Lord of The Rings visions will be destroyed. Because I saw this I no longer will watch the series. Elijah Wood has now been ruined and I will never watch any movie/TV series he is in. So God damn awful.

Sam M. As it started, i liked the idea and there were a few good and new jokes in it. After a few episodes i found it getting kinda weaker, because it seemed to me that they ran out of funny stuff fitting to the situation between the characters, dog and human. So the end of the first season i found it pretty average, but still, elijah and wilfred are great actors, so it's always a pleasure to watch them. I mean... even while the story and gags are at a low point, the series on it's own can never be below a rating of 7, in my opinion (because of these two). Now came season 2 it turned much more psychic, dramatic, and mysterious and that was the best they could do with it! So many cleverly made thoughts and situations in every episode. Always keeping an exciting balance between laughter, disturbance and relief. The story has so many twists and to me it seems like the writers have found the perfect recipe by now. At this point, just watched episode 13 of the second season, i am (again) flabbergasted and so i'll give wilfred a 10 stars rating. This series is now very near to a Breaking Bad level to me. There is always space for improvement but it can't get much better than this. Keep em coming like that and emmy's will probably follow you ;)