The Guncle was cute, with realistic characters grappling with real issues. But (and maybe this is entirely my fault), I felt detached from the emotional depth of the story. It was a bit like Bojack Horseman but less f-ed up and more saccharine. It felt like the main character was doing a bit, in his own head, the entire time. Amusing at first but somewhat exhausting, and made it hard to identify with him. Additionally, we don't actually witness much of Clara, or Greg, or JED, or the other side characters.