Why does the new Arrested Development suck like a banger in the mouth?

Here's a rule that I live by, that you should live by too.

Assume sequels are terrible, until you hear otherwise.

It's so much better this way.
Most of the time it's true, that sequels just don't compare. And this way, when they're actually good, they'll be even better because you've lowered your expectations. 

Which brings us back to Arrested Development. 

I went in with low expectations, and they were met. 

The brilliance of the old show was that every episode was about Michael's struggle to be a good guy. Each episode was about the push and pull of Michael's relationship to his family. Whether to leave them, or whether to save them. That's not there anymore. 

But most of all, the reason the new Arrested Development sucks is because it's just not that funny. They're trying their best, and there are definitely some laughs. But just not enough great ones to keep the audience happy and engaged. 

But I'm not angry with them. It's tough to write good jokes.

Comedy is hard.

Like a Banger in the Mouth.