Comedy Reviews
How to Choose a TV Comedy by Its Comic Setup
Choose a TV comedy by its setup rather than its trailer. Name three things before you press play: the object of the joke (who or what you are invited to…
Comedy Reviews
Comedy is personal, but a review can still describe the engine instead of shouting that it laughed. We look at comic rhythm, ensemble chemistry, emotional range, and the point at which a running gag should be allowed to sit down.
Comedy Reviews
The Good Place Review: A Sitcom With Moral Bite
Yes. The Good Place is a sitcom—specifically a serialized fantasy ensemble comedy.