The show has become rather hit or miss, at times this season. When it hits, it's still hilarious. But the misses feel rather annoying, and turn it into a show I don't feel like watching. Shawn has quickly turned into the star of the show that the world revolves around, whereas previously the Shawn and Gus team felt like the core of the show. Maybe my memory is just remembering it wrong. And often, Shawn's pop culture referencing or diversions feel like new staff writers attempting to mimic the style of earlier seasons, rather than feeling natural.
ETA: Shawn also comes across much more like a venomous, narcissistic, spiteful cunt. Maybe it's just me.
Meh. I had to rag on this show, because I love it so much.