Some people love pot pie, I like shepherd's pie. I've been going to TJ's for about 20 years now off and on (as I have spent a lot of time off an on, outside of CA) and every few years I forget that I've had the shepherd's pie and buy it again. I see it in the freezer case and say "Great! I love shepherd's pie!" Then, after my first forkful, I groan inwardly and say "darn it, I forgot".
The mashed potatoes, beef, sauce, and sparse vegetables all taste exactly the same. Like nothing, or rather like frozen cardboard. No amount of salt will help as salt is a flavor enhancer and when there's nothing to enhance, it just tastes like salty cardboard. It amazes me that something this flavorless has managed to withstand the test of time, while other, far more deserving items are phased out (the frozen Spicy Chicken Sausage Greek Pizza was outstanding).
I guess if you are considering this or cold cereal on a winter night, I can see the choice would be clear, otherwise I'd pass.