"first time i got punched in the face, i was like 'oh no!'

[falulatonks]

but then i was like, 'this is a story'."
"and a good one."

30 Day TV Meme: Day #3 - Your favorite new show (aired this TV season)

Community



This could be Modern Family, but I’ve decided it doesn’t try as hard or try to be as big or different as Community does every single week (and maybe that’s also why MF is more consistent - it isn’t more different? it doesn't try to stray from formula as much as Community does?).

Community’s characters are strange and unique and absolutely wonderful (with a really, really great cast), the storylines are just this side of insane and yet believable, it’s hilarious and smart, and yet very genuine and warm, and I have a great time with it every week (save the finale, which I mostly got tired with). Modern Warfare is a lot of fun, and I love that it took the chance to be as big as that, but I mostly love the smaller episodes - Debate 100, Investigative Journalism, and Comparative Religion.

Extra note: Donald Glover is wonderful as Troy, Danny Pudi is ridiculously amazing as Abed, and I love every single character, but these two the most.

Runner-Up: Modern Family, because they do what they do very well, normal as it is.

Funny - I was certain that this year was a great year for TV for a reason, but other than Glee I can't think of any show within this season that I loved. (I'll probably remember it when I can't do anything about adding it to this entry, ugh.)

-- rachu

Day 01 - A show that should have never been canceled
Day 02 - A show that you wish more people were watching
Day 03 - Your favorite new show (aired this TV season)
Day 04 - Your favorite show ever
Day 05 - A show you hate
Day 06 - Favorite episode of your favorite TV show
Day 07 - Least favorite episode of your favorite TV show
Day 08 - A show everyone should watch
Day 09 - Best scene ever
Day 10 - A show you thought you wouldn't like but ended up loving
Day 11 - A show that disappointed you
Day 12 - An episode you've watched more than 5 times
Day 13 - Favorite childhood show
Day 14 - Favorite male character
Day 15 - Favorite female character
Day 16 - Your guilty pleasure show
Day 17 - Favorite mini series
Day 18 - Favorite title sequence
Day 19 - Best TV show cast
Day 20 - Favorite kiss
Day 21 - Favorite ship
Day 22 - Favorite series finale
Day 23 - Most annoying character
Day 24 - Best quote
Day 25 - A show you plan on watching (old or new)
Day 26 - OMG WTF? Season finale
Day 27 - Best pilot episode
Day 28 - First TV show obsession
Day 29 - Current TV show obsession
Day 30 - Saddest character death

Comments

[zombie_boogie.livejournal.com]

Perfect choice. I would choose Community as well (Glee is too wildly consistent and frustrating to get the slot). I initially wasn't all that interested because it seemed like your average sitcom, but I decided to watch it for Joel McHale. I've been pleasantly surprised all season with how unique the show is in terms of its comedic stylings.

[falulatonks]

Glee wasn't even in the running! Its highs didn't collide with any of my favourite shows (this season)'s lows - I'm beginning to realise it wasn't really for me after all. I feel bad for blabbing about it as much as I have, though.

I ♥ Community! It tries so hard and does such big things, crazy and out-there, and I love that it tries. I also love the characters they've shaped and the way they are with each other - it makes me happy.

[zombie_boogie.livejournal.com]

I'm beginning to realise it wasn't really for me after all

In the beginning it was totally and completely up my alley. Subversive comedy! With musical numbers! Weee! But now it's just so completely literal and unironic with the execution of its storylines with an added dose of inconsistency and lack of character development on top that it's hard to fathom that it's even the same show that I fell in love with after watching the Pilot. Watch, I'll still be watching in the fall. Because apparently I need something to get indignant about, and my other shows just make me too happy or something.

[la-petite-singe.livejournal.com]

YAAAAY Community!! But yay for Modern Family too, because while I've seen less of that, it's pretty damn hilarious too. Community makes fun of itself in such marvelous ways; the snarky humor totally works for me. And, y'know, Joel. <3333

[mollivanders.livejournal.com]

Community has to be the best surprise this year. Like Glee, I'm not sure how long the format will last but I'm hoping it lasts a long time :) The finale was odd - like the penultimate episode was a better finale, but apparently they wanted to comment on ship wars.

Hopefully they've learned that's something more like Fight Club ;)