I love the show. I really don't watch much TV these days, but Arrested Development is the only show (with the exception of The Simpsons) that I make sure to watch every week. It is THE most clever program on television, in my opinion of course. The writing is superb, the acting exceptional.

The problem with the show is continuity.   You really need to watch it from Show #1, or many of the jokes just fall flat. There are so many "in" jokes, that I would be surprised if it went over well in the UK. Here in the U.S. it has had trouble finding an audience. If you just tune in for the first time, you will probably find it sophomoric and hard to follow. If you took the time to watch from episode 1, you will see the brillance of the humor.   Arrested Development offers something for everyone.

I love all the foreshadowing that goes on. There is an event that takes place in season 2 that is referenced much earlier.   The same thing is happening in season 3 with Charlize Therizon.