Community has again solidified why it is easily one of the best shows on television. Last year's paintball episode was a hit and it was the episode where I realized the show was incredible and completely underrated. (I hate to say that I didn't think it stood a chance right away, boy was I wrong.)
While last year's paintball may have been an epic episode for the emerging show, this year's puts. it. to. shame. With a Quentin Tarantino-esque feel, a jaded female protagonist, a manipulative villain eventually turned ally, and a riduculously sexy mystery man, Community has created the best episdoe of a television show ever complete with vague flash backs, action scenes, and twists. If you have never watched this show or have been thinking about getting into it, but you just haven't had the time, well, now is the mother effing time. Watch both seasons as fast as you can, and get. to. this. episode. Usually I'm honing my mad Protoss skillz in Starcraft 2, but I shut that shit down for this show. Luckily for you, you have a week to catch up because this episodes a two-parter ending next week, and the preview could quite easily be a trailer for a huge cinematic thriller.
Another huge moment for television last night was the first episode of The Office without Michael Scott, and while I'm pessimistic about how it will all pan out next year (I give it one year and then it'll be over), I was pleasantly surprised with how much I liked this episode. I've always been a fan of the more minor characters in the show, but you can see they're trying to make it feel like a more communal environment rather than focusing largely on Michael Scott. A large part of the easier transition was definitely due to Will Ferrell. Although he may already be out of the show, hopefully all these huge stars they're bringing in will be able to add enough comedy to relieve our depression over Steve Carrell's exit.
While these two shows were just stellar this week, South Parks second episode of the season really disappointed. I get the idea that the comedy awards are a waste of time and only there so these stars can pat themselves on the back (as are all Hollywood awards shows), but it isn't exactly something you can really make fun of. Also, sayign that Germans aren't funny? Where the hell did that come from? Left field? (sports) Regardless, I'm just waiting for their Bin Laden episode, which is inevitable. South Park doesn't tend to miss out on the major events that are ripe for ridicule.
Overall: Watch Community. Start watching Happy Endings (Yes, I realize I didnt' say anything about this week's two new fantastic episodes). And Hope that The Office can continue to pull off a good show.
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