Fox's 'Going Dutch' Debuts as Military Comedy with Promising Cast, Mixed Execution

Denis Leary stars as a disgraced colonel navigating a quirky Dutch army base and a strained family dynamic in Fox's latest sitcom.

The series, created by Joel Church-Cooper, centers on Colonel Patrick Quinn, played by Denis Leary, who is reassigned to a low-priority U.S. military base in the Netherlands after a public outburst.
Quinn's estranged daughter, Captain Maggie Quinn, is the interim commander of the base, creating tension as the two navigate their fractured relationship.
The fictional Stroopsdorf base is portrayed as a lighthearted, unconventional military outpost focused on morale-boosting activities, contrasting Quinn's rigid leadership style.
Critics praise the cast, including Taylor Misiak, Danny Pudi, and Laci Mosley, but note the show struggles with pacing and lacks the edge of Church-Cooper’s previous work, 'Brockmire.'
While the premiere offers glimpses of humor and heart, reviewers suggest the sitcom needs time to refine its tone and storytelling to reach its potential.