Much like season 9, the thread that runs through this season doesn't totally produce a satisfying conclusion, but it does allow for plenty of well-constructed farcical elements to be structured and delivered. I don't think all of it works as a natural flow in the way that the show does when it works best, but mostly it feels organic and natural. Of course it is exaggerated, because it always has been, but I can see the point when some critics say that some of it is pushed beyond this point, and that it just relies on the viewer going with it because the main character is always doing such things, so why not. A good example of this for me is 'gotta go' and related drama around that.
While the specifics of the stories don't always work, the delivery of them and the way they all slot together does continue to make for a great show. The connection of small things and actions usually all fall into place to make for a bigger joke or situation; usually you can see them coming in some form, but they are so well constructed and absurd that there is a certain 'oh no' pleasure in watching them come off. The performances sell it as ever. Larry David is great throughout, and I think he has kept his character consistent so that even as the show got bigger, and the situations got more exaggerated, who he is has stayed the same and grounded the show in the man. The support cast is consistently strong - the famous cameos are a nice touch and don't distract, but it is the series regulars that continue to deliver.
Season 10 won't win over people who have not enjoyed it to date, but it will provide plenty for fans to enjoy and it was good to have it back after the break.