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Wilfred (2011-2014) (US Version)

So many young pets burn out in Hollywood, it's crazy. - Jason Gann

Description

Dog is man’s best friend. It is a story old as time. But it is Wilfred who takes this idea to another level. Ryan (Elijah Wood) is a depressed man in his early thirties who attempts suicide. After realizing he plan failed, he answers the door to his new neighbor who desperately asks him to watch over her dog. Enter, Wilfred (Jason Gann). While the world sees and treats Wilfred like a dog, Ryan sees him as a middle age man in a dog costume. Whether this is him amidst a breakdown or perhaps purgatory is a question you will have to watch to know the answer.

The concept might seem either difficult to handle or stupid. It is a bit of both and never pretends it’s not. However it’s heart and comedy is the key to this show. Every episodes is a lesson, beginning with a serious quote from an influential leader/figure in the past. But the lessons are best done in the format of a human dog, whether it be him killing elderly patients or going to doggie daycare for the first time. Be prepared for actual emotional value at times. Each episode will leave you a bit sad, lonely and curious, but always laughing. And the question of whether Wilfred is real or not makes this show all the better. And no worries, there is a clear answer in the end. Though the end might not be what you expected.

Why Watch It?

The night it premiered years ago, I made my three skeptical siblings watch it with me, however I never had to ask them again because we all rushed to the TV for Wilfred those four summers. It managed to make everyone who watched it laugh due to the insanity of Wilfred and Ryan’s relativity normal adventures. It is one of those shows that you still quote years after seeing it. Too often it sits, waiting, abandoned, in my Hulu account, but as I wrote this post I re-watched a few episodes and they remained as funny as ever, it ages well. I even sent scenes to my siblings who could still reference the episode and plot line. We also realized what terrible siblings we were since we allowed my ten year old sister to watch this show. However she grew up on Family Guy instead of Spongebob, so she was doomed from the start. But heads up, it can be a little crude at times.

Also, America needs to recognize the creative genius of Jason Gann, who not only pulls off the farcical character completely deadpan, but also is the creator and writer of the show. He is a underrated talent.

Iconic Quotes

“I don’t know Ryan. Why is the sky gray? Why is the grass gray? Why is a rainbow gray, gray gray, gray, and infra-gray?”

Wilfred reflecting on one of the greatest questions a Dog can have.

“The darkness is everywhere Ryan, you just can’t see it because the sun is an attention whore.”

Wilfred’s cheering up can only help so such.

Best Episodes

Respect (1x05)

Ryan forces Wilfred to volunteer at a hospice, where Wilfred’s dog physic powers go to his head a bit as he begins to “predict” the deaths of the patients. However it becomes clearer he is the one killing them. I promise there is a lesson to be learn in this episode.

Best Character

Clearly it is Wilfred. The concept that he is a man in a dog suit never fades as you watch the series, which is what makes everything work so well. It is important to remember that dogs can get away with a lot more than humans, such as interrupting serious moments or kissing a neighborhood girl intensitly.

How To Watch

Hulu (has all four seasons)

YouTube (1.99 per episode)

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Community (2009-2015)

On this blog I am going to be covering underrated shows on streaming services, and for my first pick I chose a relativity more notable one, Community. However any fan can agree the show never got the audience it deserved. An all-star cast with consistently humorous stories makes this pick a must on your binge-watching list. Did I mention it stars Joel McHale, Donald Glover, and so many more stars? Oh and it was created by Dan Harmon (aka Rick and Morty’s creator)?!

Description

College is an exciting time for students, who are leaving home to find out who they are. However, that is not the case for seven non-traditional students at Greendale Community College. The seven misfits (in a college full of misfits) form a study group to survive their somewhat psychotic Spanish teacher, Señor Chang, while trying to make it through all their other classes. The show handles typical college problems through the eyes of non-traditional students and mocks many famous college stereotypes. The episodes range from the narcissistic Jeff trying to prove to his philosophy teacher that he is embracing life for a grade to a campus-wide paintball fight ending with a mafia like showdown.

The seven students include Jeff who is a lawyer caught with a fake degree (technically that is on the firms for believing Columbia University in South America is the same as the prestigious Columbia University), who despite being brilliant and successful, has to work for something for the first time in his life. He gets help from his fellow classmates, such as Britta who is a bitter free spirit, searching for meaning and direction. The once golden student Annie, who had a mental breakdown in high school due to stress, struggles to accept her fate at a community college. Troy goes from being the most popular kid in high school to being just another guy in community college. He is a former football star who blows his chance to play college ball. Abed, on the other hand, is a socially awkward but highly lovable pop culture nerd who has never really had friends till he comes to community college. He uses pop culture to understand and explain the world around him. As well as Shirley, a sweet but spunky middle age mother returning to school after her divorce. There is Pierce who is the naive, non-compassionate, and mainly just dumb retiree who takes classes for fun.

There is no summary of these characters that will do them justice. As well, there are too many iconic and scene stealing side characters to even begin to mention (Señor Chang, Dean Pelton, Starburns, Ian Duncan, etc.). It is a fairly realistic show, as these characters are the same people you went to high school and college with. The storylines ring true, they are not bogged down by romance storylines but rather your everyday college problems of preparing a minute long presentation, building a blanket fort in your dorm room, or debating timelines.

Iconic Quotes

“Jeff, I think you should play the role of my father”

“I don’t want to be your father.”

“That’s perfect, you already know your lines.”

After a fight, Abed decides to “recast” his dad.

"I was so unpopular in high school, the crossing guard used to lure me into traffic." -Annie explaining her status in high school.

“It’s not an order, it’s all tomato”-Troy, upon releasing his demands to Abed in the battle of Blanket vs Pillow Forts. Just watch the episode if that last part confused you.

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Best Episode

“Modern Warfare” (1.23)

At the end of the year party, a game of Paintball Assassin is turned into an all campus war for the prize, priority registration. Every club and group turns into alliances, so imagine Chess Club against Glee Club. This episode combines everything that they are famous for. Throughout the episode, the characters reference several famous war and mob movies. Any fan of Community will tell you “Modern Warfare” is the best episode of the series.

Best Character

Troy and Abed individually are two of the best characters, but it is their friendship that is the strongest aspect of the show. With popular kid and awkward nerd’s now on the same territory, the two develop a friendship and turns into the best “bromance” on television. They run a podcast, news shows, rap and build giant blanket forts. They do it all while knowing nothing, such as how to cover a election:

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How To Watch:

Hulu

Watch If You Like:

Brooklyn 99, The Office, Parks and Recreation/Parks and Rec, 30 Rock, Scrubs, Rick and Morty

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