As a kid, i could really relate to Malcolm's life. This series had really thought their way through it. it was as if they put camera's in a kids actual home! many events throughout this laugh out loud T.V. series were very possible, and probably did occure in some families. not only was this series realistic, but it was also very funny. Francis is my favorite, then Reese, then Dewey, then Malcolm, then Hal, and then Lois. these actors were perfect to be brought together in this. they were so convincing, when i first saw it, i thought it was one of those nanny 911 series. I had my first laughs, and was then attracted to it. the actors were so good, and committed to their role, i thought they were a real family with a camera crew taping how they live. please try and look into the acting, and the characters, and imagine how realistically funny this was.