If Homeland is the best new show of the fall, Suburgatory is the best new comedy. It has a wry, fantastical sense of humor that would fit in perfectly with the 30 Rocks and Communitys of the world. It employs Ana Gasteyer, Chris Parnell, Cheryl Hines, Alan Tudyk, Jeremy Sisto, Rex Lee, and the instantly winning new comer Jane Levy. Those supposed new hit comedies (the ones with “Girl” in the title) could learn a thing or two from its stylized, colorful mise en scene and its nimble weave of real life conflict and overblown exaggeration. Not to mention a likable, honest-feeling female hero. Fans of Mean Girls would be wise to check it out, the parallel themes are obvious. And while it fits snugly into ABC’s built-from-the-ground-up comedy block, it’s a tinge smarter than the rest and therefore a rare breed, so watch it so it doesn’t get canceled. 

If Homeland is the best new show of the fall, Suburgatory is the best new comedy. It has a wry, fantastical sense of humor that would fit in perfectly with the 30 Rocks and Communitys of the world. It employs Ana Gasteyer, Chris Parnell, Cheryl Hines, Alan Tudyk, Jeremy Sisto, Rex Lee, and the instantly winning new comer Jane Levy. Those supposed new hit comedies (the ones with “Girl” in the title) could learn a thing or two from its stylized, colorful mise en scene and its nimble weave of real life conflict and overblown exaggeration. Not to mention a likable, honest-feeling female hero. Fans of Mean Girls would be wise to check it out, the parallel themes are obvious. And while it fits snugly into ABC’s built-from-the-ground-up comedy block, it’s a tinge smarter than the rest and therefore a rare breed, so watch it so it doesn’t get canceled. 

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  3. notrightinthehead said: I totally agree omg. Suburgatory is amazing. All other comedies are shit compared to it.
  4. maeby said: agreed!
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  8. suffusionofyellow said: Suburgatory? really? agree to disagree… just seems like mean spirited stereotypical easy humor, not particularly clever and main character too antagonistically close minded to find any relatable ground (agree though 2 broke girls, fucking terrible)
  9. doginamanger reblogged this from popculturebrain and added:
    TV opinions agree!
  10. oneuglymouth reblogged this from popculturebrain and added:
    Most definitely will have
  11. heyitscat said: Suburgatory is brilliant. It’s funny, the cast is fantastic. Well written, fabulously acted, well made. The best new comedy by miles (ESP bc I refuse to see Whitney and despise 2 broke girls…)
  12. howlingheart reblogged this from popculturebrain and added:
    I really enjoyed it, I love sarcastic leads.
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  14. toomuchtvtofunction reblogged this from popculturebrain and added:
    Love this show. I recommend it.
  15. daphers said: It’s sad it’s not on Hulu (I don’t own a TV — yay being a poor-ish grad student!), it looks really interesting. I’ve been missing my dose of uber-stylized TV since “Pushing Daisies” bit the dust.
  16. geminitactic said: I watched this and Happy Endings for the first time tonight. I laughed! That’s a good start.
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    futureloveclara-paralove :
  18. justincox said: So are you not a fan of 2 Broke Girls and The New Girl? Those two shows are absolutely hilarious.