Sitcoms are already my favorite genre of show, so I am definitely biased, but “The Good Place” takes comedy to another level by interweaving intense moral dilemmas into silly jokes.
“The Good Place” writers are so talented that they can teach you ethics in such a fun way, you don’t even notice you’re learning. When I took Medical Ethics, a philosophy course at BU, I supplemented my studying with “The Good Place” lessons.
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My favorite jokes the writers make are those that denaturalize the human experience. One of the main characters, Michael, is not supposed to be “human,” so all the little things humans do amuse him.
For example, early in the series there is an instance where Michael makes fun of humans for eating frozen yogurt instead of ice cream even though ice cream tastes better because frozen yogurt is low in calories. Since most of the jokes are about human life on the planet right now, everybody can relate. The writing is just one of the reasons “The Good Place” is possibly the best show ever.
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The cast makes the setting so believable, as they usually need to work as a team for everything to go well. Every character was cast perfectly, and Ted Danson and Kristen Bell have a bond on-screen that is hard to miss.
Lastly, the show is addicting because every episode ends in a cliffhanger. There are so many plot twists that every episode feels like it tells a story that could last an entire season. Michael Schur, creator of The Office, Parks and Recreation, and more is an entertainment genius and was able to create another completely binge-worthy show.
The episodes are only 22 minutes long, so it’s tempting to start watching when you have a short break.
But, beware; once you start watching, you may not be able to stop!
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