The relationship between the two lead characters, Chuck and Sara, captures the tenderness of an awakening love just on the fringe of formulaic convictions. In short, the writers offer a loving, respectful relationship. Now, we’re not talking the love stories of Cyrano and Roxane or Anna Karenina, yet it’s pure, selfless and will somehow be consummated for those reasons.

The other characters play terrific foils to the growing romance. Casey strikes the right balance as one of the protectors of their love. The General is the internal antagonist and Morgan, Devon, and Ellie are the external protagonists in the love story. OK, this is a high school english paper now. So let’s step back. At this time, 2009, with a struggling if not failing economy, the president’s opposition not only disagree but supports failure, the loss of life in two wars, the weakness of the labor sector within our country, “Chuck” in the mass media is a needed.

It offers people an opportunity to breathe in and out with a few laughs for a little while. And, it does it without looking like it is tries too hard. I don’t understand the fascination with police procedural shows: CSI, NCIS, Lie to Me, Law and Order etc., fail to offer an atmosphere so people can lighten up.

My tastes lean towards “Lost,” “Eli Stone,” or “The Unusuals” when it comes to drama. The writers, producers, directors, editors, cinematographers and other creative individuals within these programs get it. Let the viewer breathe, laugh, project, question and enjoy the entertainment offered. I am not looking for “Jules et Jim,” or “Potemkin” within these programs. However, the talent found here flirts with the overarching meta arcs involved in the human condition. This may suggest the invocation of the fine arts. Faith, hope, joy and love.

When I look back on this post, it will be with a smile: they renewed it or with a downward glance remembering the temporal nature of television.