BestofHulu: Community

Do you like great writing, hilarious hijinks, and a plethora of pop culture references?  Then Community is definitely for you.

The sitcom centers around what begins as a Spanish study group at the fictional Greendale Community College.  Joel McHale, well known as host of The Soup, plays a disbarred lawyer who becomes leader of the group.   The cast also features Gillian Jacobs as a liberal activist, Yvette Nicole Brown as a dedicated mother/divorcee/Christian, Allison Brie as the young overachiever, and comedic veteran Chevy Chase as a bored millionaire.  However, my favorite duo in the show is easily Troy and Abed, played by Donald Glover and Danny Pudi, who bring more true laughs with their geeky demeanor than anything envisioned in The Big Bang Theory.  The cast is rounded out by Jim Rash, who plays the overly enthusiastic campus Dean, and Ken Jeong, an insane Spanish teacher who eventually hopes to become part of the group.

Since its 2009 debut the show has been plagued with low, but very dedicated viewership.  My initial viewing of the pilot back then left a lot to be desired.  However, I picked the show up on Hulu Plus after the urging of a friend, and in the two months since my viewership began, it will easily be hailed as one of the best shows I've ever seen.  Also, one of the few shows I've watched from start to finish.

Despite Dan Harmon leaving after the conclusion of the third season, fans are hopeful to see it return beyond the upcoming fourth season, which has a debut of February 7 at 8 p.m. EST on NBC.  Watch it, love it, and remain hopeful that there will be six seasons and a movie.