There’s still a lot to learn about It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia season 16, but it’s already clear that the new season will fix a major season 15 criticism. The next batch of It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia episodes is sure to continue the wacky antics of the gang, with the offensive sitcom going strong since 2005. However, the series slightly faltered in season 15, and It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia season 16 is gearing up to address its predecessor’s problems.Although new seasons of It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia typically come out yearly, season 15 was different, coming out over two years after season 14. This is far from the only thing that was different about season 15, as It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia season 15 spends much of its time telling an overarching narrative that takes place in Ireland. The season also had tons of topics it had to cover from its two-year gap, including COVID-19, the BLM movement, the 2022 U.S. Elections, and more. While the series covered a lot in these eight episodes, it pushed something else to the side.Related: It’s Always Sunny Already Teased The Show’s Best Spinoff Idea
Always Sunny Season 16 Already Features More Side Characters
It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia season 15 had a problem with its side characters, but season 16 is fixing it. A point of criticism for season 15 was its lack of side characters, with the eclectic cast of Philadelphians getting fewer appearances in any season before. Season 15 didn’t feature the McPoyle family, Rickety Cricket, Bill Ponderosa, or other Always Sunny staples. Some side characters like the Waitress did get occasional appearances, but they weren’t incredibly significant. Overall, season 15 needed more side characters.
Luckily, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia season 16 is fixing this problem. Actor Rob McElhenney recently posted an image on Twitter, showing the set of one of the season 16 episodes. The image shows a bowling team consisting of Dee and three side characters: the Waitress, Artemis, and Gail the Snail. This is a fantastic sign that the side characters will be getting more use in season 16, and with it only being one image, it’s possible that other side characters could appear in the episode as well.
Why Always Sunny Season 16 Needs To Stay In Philadelphia
Charlie’s Ireland story in Always Sunny season 15 was fun, but for season 16 the show really needs to stay in Philadelphia. The show is at its best when the gang is getting into trouble in their hometown, something that season 15 had very little of. Season 15 featured multiple episodes that took place in Ireland and two episodes almost entirely consisting of flashbacks. While this worked once, season 16 needs to reverse course by giving a good amount of classic Philadelphia episodes.
Having It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia season 16 stick to its original setting has a few positives. Firstly, it means that the show will be able to use side characters more without having to explain their appearances. Secondly, it means that the season will probably be more laid back than the story-heavy season 15. It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia season 15 was far from bad, but season 16 has some room to improve.
