What's goin' on?

The one or two of you who occasionally read this blog knows the Schlubster is a big fan of Community. Sheer genius, that show...

...but not this season.

The opener was good, vintage Community, but the last few shows...WTF? The characters are just way over the top. Admittedly, that's an odd criticism for a show that makes it's living on over-the-topness, but they are becoming cartoons of themselves. And not part of a wacky Christmas episode, either.

They're becoming The Office.

Which was not a good show. No, it wasn't. Any of that Dunder Mifflin behavior would have resulted in massive employer lawsuits in about five minutes, so I couldn't accept Office's premise. I have been on campuses like Greendale, so it's believable.

But, no more. Jumped the shark, mayhaps?

Eh. Happens. There's only so many good ideas in any given premise, and it's hard to sustain because we expect people to grow or change or become something else (hear that, 2/12 Men?). Good example is Scrubs, which remained brilliant throughout its true run (not that unbelieveably bad second effort, you know, the one set at the medical school. Although I really liked the tough chick) and went out with some class. Gotta know when to fold 'em, TV writers.

Maybe Dan Harmon is taking a little revenge on the Emmys for lack of nomination/award. You want us to dumb it down? Okay, check THIS season out! I certainly hope not.

Should just fold, guys.

Statement

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