Ruck is widely praised for making Poppy’s father memorable in a tiny role, with his awkward family comedy frequently cited as one of the supporting cast’s highlights.
Pros: entertainment value, romance quality
Cons: character development, story quality
Ruck’s limited appearances make an impression as a regressive, abrasive college figure; reviewers describe his pop-ins as funny and his dean as a terrific jerk.
Pros: entertainment value, humor
Cons: story quality, modern political framing