Board 8 > Is "The Good Place" a good show?

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Peridiam
02/17/18 8:34:03 PM
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Im on episode two and its not clicking. The over-the-top cringe humor annoys me. It reminds me of Kimmi Schmidt, another show I didnt enjoy. It feels like the writing has almost no subtlety. Really fascinating premise with some decent characters, but the interactions Kristin Bell has with every side character has me wanting to shut it off so far.

Im trying to figure out why Parks & Rec, The Office, and other shows that are kinda similar really hook me, but this isnt.
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Mega Mana
02/17/18 8:35:42 PM
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I liked the first few episodes, but I think I wasn't completely hooked until four or five?

But yes, to answer our question, yes yes yes. Probably my favorite show from last year.
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SeabassDebeste
02/17/18 8:37:11 PM
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I personally loved S1, haven't seen S2 yet. However:

Peridiam posted...
It reminds me of Kimmi Schmidt, another show I didnt enjoy. It feels like the writing has almost no subtlety.

I don't know if it's worth your time.

(edit) though in fairness, don't know that P&R was exactly "subtle" - no Ron Swanson here though, that's for sure
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Peridiam
02/17/18 8:41:50 PM
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I think its Kristen Bell. Her character is annoying. And none of her interactions feel real, like shes trying to be a funny character instead of being funny.
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Peridiam
02/17/18 8:47:38 PM
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I also think P&R is pretty subtle. Leslie definitely isnt, though she does nail being OTT a lot.

Maybe its the writing.

This also happened to me with Brooklyn 911. Watched 2 episodes and the humor is just so contrived thus far.
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MegamanX
02/17/18 8:49:14 PM
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yes
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Forceful_Dragon
02/17/18 8:50:39 PM
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It takes a minute and there are some characters i still don't like yet, but its worthwhile.

There are also decent (spoilers) that need to be avoided so don't look ahead.
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mnkboy907
02/17/18 9:00:11 PM
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Comedies usually aren't amazing from the very beginning. They often need numerous episodes to find their feet and figure out the humor for the various characters. Since you mention Parks and Rec, just look at their first season compared to everything that came after.
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SeabassDebeste
02/17/18 9:01:17 PM
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TGP had me from the jump! I thought it got better but the nature of the show never changed.
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Eddv
02/17/18 9:02:34 PM
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Watch more and decide for yourself.
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Peridiam
02/17/18 9:03:52 PM
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Yeah, P&R has a bad first season, but it kinda really shifts hard in S2. Same with The Office.

On episode 3 now. Criiiinge start. Well see how this goes.
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Peridiam
02/17/18 9:04:58 PM
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Eddv posted...
Watch more and decide for yourself.

Ultimately I will, but I enjoy hearing from others too.
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Nelson_Mandela
02/17/18 9:09:02 PM
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I keep getting recommendations to watch this, but the premise is absolutely antithetical to everything I enjoy
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Peridiam
02/17/18 9:24:11 PM
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Nelson_Mandela posted...
I keep getting recommendations to watch this, but the premise is absolutely antithetical to everything I enjoy

What exactly do you mean?
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CeraSeptem
02/17/18 9:28:22 PM
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Nelson_Mandela
02/17/18 9:29:40 PM
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Peridiam posted...
Nelson_Mandela posted...
I keep getting recommendations to watch this, but the premise is absolutely antithetical to everything I enjoy

What exactly do you mean?

It's seems stupid, on-the-nose network junk tv. People tell me otherwise but I don't believe it.
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KingButz
02/17/18 9:34:09 PM
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Nelson_Mandela posted...
Peridiam posted...
Nelson_Mandela posted...
I keep getting recommendations to watch this, but the premise is absolutely antithetical to everything I enjoy

What exactly do you mean?

It's seems stupid, on-the-nose network junk tv. People tell me otherwise but I don't believe it.


Yeah my brother is always telling me how great it is but it looks bad
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Pokewars
02/17/18 9:34:10 PM
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An amazing show that manages to make me smile and get more pumped for each episode.
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Nelson_Mandela
02/17/18 9:41:11 PM
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People who really like The Good Place: what are your top 3 TV shows ever? You can give your top 3 dramas and top 3 comedies if it prefer.
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MoogleKupo141
02/17/18 9:45:57 PM
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Lost
Community
Adventure Time
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Snake5555555555
02/17/18 9:49:29 PM
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It's a show I personally find better watching a couple at a time. I just think it flows better.
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Tom Bombadil
02/17/18 9:52:49 PM
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Yep

Peridiam posted...
It reminds me of Kimmi Schmidt, another show I didnt enjoy


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digiiiiiiiii
02/17/18 10:08:58 PM
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the good place is the best sitcom on tv
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Peridiam
02/17/18 10:19:54 PM
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I like Community a lot. Rewatched S1-3 last month, so much fun.

Theres this brand of modern over-the-top American sitcoms that are too campy for my taste. I think The Good Place is falling into that category.
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PumpkinCoach
02/17/18 10:51:48 PM
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I thought the premise was a bit hokey at first too, but they make good on it and explore it in a more surprising and considered manner than i was expecting. If you're not enjoying the humour though, then that isn't likely to change. Personally, I think it's decently funny, but I enjoy it more as high concept sci-fi than as a sitcom.

And yeah, avoid spoilers, and I say this as someone who doesn't care about 90% of spoilers.
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KCF0107
02/17/18 10:56:13 PM
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Season 1 I found to be incredible, but the second season lost me early and just hasn't recovered.
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Lolo_Guru
02/17/18 10:58:30 PM
#27:


PumpkinCoach posted...
Personally, I think it's decently funny, but I enjoy it more as high concept sci-fi than as a sitcom.

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KCF0107
02/17/18 11:01:25 PM
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Nelson_Mandela posted...
People who really like The Good Place: what are your top 3 TV shows ever? You can give your top 3 dramas and top 3 comedies if it prefer.

Friday Night Lights
BoJack Horseman
The Simpsons maybe? I primarily watched seasons 3-9 as a kid.
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bryans7
02/17/18 11:09:17 PM
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Top 3 shows? Hmm. That's tough.

Firefly
Parks and Rec
Batman: Brave and the Bold

Also the Good Place is amazing.
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PumpkinCoach
02/17/18 11:18:12 PM
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top 3 shows

Cartmel-era Doctor Who
Bidmead-era Doctor Who
Daria
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digiiiiiiiii
02/18/18 1:30:08 AM
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top 3 shows

Pushing Daisies
Justified
Rick and Morty
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MoogleKupo141
02/18/18 1:33:32 AM
#32:


Peridiam posted...
I like Community a lot. Rewatched S1-3 last month, so much fun.

Theres this brand of modern over-the-top American sitcoms that are too campy for my taste. I think The Good Place is falling into that category.


It feels like a combination of Parks and Rec and Lost to me. It's an above average comedy that I find myself particularly invested in because I don't know what will happen next.

The Last Man on Earth was similarly compelling to me for its first couple seasons, but isn't as consistently interesting now.

what other sitcoms do you find too over the top?
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Mega Mana
02/18/18 1:57:32 AM
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Reminds me of Pushing Daisies
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Lopen
02/18/18 2:13:36 AM
#34:


KCF0107 posted...
Season 1 I found to be incredible, but the second season lost me early and just hasn't recovered.


Pretty much my feelings on it exactly.
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Peridiam
02/18/18 9:39:00 AM
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MoogleKupo141 posted...
Peridiam posted...
I like Community a lot. Rewatched S1-3 last month, so much fun.

Theres this brand of modern over-the-top American sitcoms that are too campy for my taste. I think The Good Place is falling into that category.


It feels like a combination of Parks and Rec and Lost to me. It's an above average comedy that I find myself particularly invested in because I don't know what will happen next.

The Last Man on Earth was similarly compelling to me for its first couple seasons, but isn't as consistently interesting now.

what other sitcoms do you find too over the top?

The only other comedies I can recall starting and stopping pretty quickly were Kimmi Schmidt and Brooklyn 99. Good Place reminds me of them.
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Nelson_Mandela
02/18/18 9:47:29 AM
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Based on everyone's top shows, I do not think I'll like it
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Peridiam
02/18/18 9:56:09 AM
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Nelson_Mandela
02/18/18 10:02:33 AM
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Drama: The Sopranos, Twin Peaks, Breaking Bad
Comedy: The Simpsons (S2-S8), Arrested Development, South Park

I think I prefer darker stuff
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banananor
02/18/18 10:21:05 AM
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Only seen the first season.

I didn't like it at first. Waited until I was in the right mood to watch it, and enjoyed the rest of the season

I didn't like Kimmy Schmidt, but this one feels creative and with enough plot to keep me watching
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PrivateBiscuit1
02/18/18 10:36:31 AM
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It's easily the best comedy on TV. To people who aren't sure about it, you should probably watch more. The season 1 finale alone is worth watching the first season for, and is probably one of the beat season finales ever.

Season 2 really does a great job subverting expectations every time and leaving you with a cliffhanger every episode that leaves you utterly clueless on how the next episode will go.
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Dels
02/18/18 10:44:02 AM
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I say keep giving it a chance.
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scarletspeed7
02/18/18 10:45:11 AM
#42:


Nelson_Mandela posted...
People who really like The Good Place: what are your top 3 TV shows ever? You can give your top 3 dramas and top 3 comedies if it prefer.

Dramas:
West Wing
Upstairs, Downstairs
Game of Thrones

Comedies:
Arrested Development
Boston Legal
Community
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Dels
02/18/18 10:48:45 AM
#43:


Nelson_Mandela posted...
It's seems stupid, on-the-nose network junk tv. People tell me otherwise but I don't believe it.


you're wrong and you have no reason to trust me but this just isn't true
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Snake5555555555
02/18/18 11:04:51 AM
#44:


Nelson_Mandela posted...
People who really like The Good Place: what are your top 3 TV shows ever? You can give your top 3 dramas and top 3 comedies if it prefer.


Dramas:
The X-Files
Veronica Mars
Justified

Comedies:
Louie
Seinfeld
The League
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DpObliVion
02/18/18 11:56:16 AM
#45:


Nelson_Mandela posted...
Drama: The Sopranos, Twin Peaks, Breaking Bad
Comedy: The Simpsons (S2-S8), Arrested Development, South Park

I think I prefer darker stuff


My top three shows ever (unsorted) are South Park, Breaking Bad, and House, and I love The Good Place.
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OliviaTremor
02/18/18 12:01:50 PM
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Good Place is really good.

Justified
The Americans
Hannibal

Arrested Development
Community
Nathan For You
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OliviaTremor
02/18/18 12:02:18 PM
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Also the best part of this topic besides The Good Place love is Justified love.
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Maniac64
02/18/18 1:55:30 PM
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the only reason I tried the show was because I found out about the season 1 finale.

I honestly think it made the first season better overall. But that was just my wife and my experience.
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ImTheMacheteGuy
02/18/18 5:55:12 PM
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Based on commercials I saw, it seemed like it was about actual heaven. I won't give it a chance.
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FakeAccount3000
02/18/18 6:25:28 PM
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ImTheMacheteGuy posted...
Based on commercials I saw, it seemed like it was about actual heaven. I won't give it a chance.


Your loss.
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