[6.5/10] Another S1 Community episode that tops out at “fine” for most of its run. The A-story, with Britta trying to be less of a buzzkill on April Fools Day, and ending up causing disaster before she blames it on Jeff is pretty meh for most of the time. In the same way, Annie and Shirley each trying to be the “badass” member of their cop duo doesn’t bring the laughs. And Pierce being tricked into ever more ridiculous costumes and accessories related to his cult didn’t do much for me either.
But two things boost this one. For one, it’s an outstanding Abed episode, with his cable going out resulting in him treating real life like T.V. (or, at least, moreso) and spurring on events the hit traditional tropes. The second is the ending, which is a little pat, but also very funny, when everyone admits their insecurities in an overblown but lightly touching fashion and gets in a big, weepy, group hug. Plus it’s the first “Troy & Abed in the Morning!” in the tag!
Overall, most of the material here is just okay, but the ending really cinches it.
Shout by Andrew BloomVIP 9BlockedParent2018-03-02T05:28:28Z
[6.5/10] Another S1 Community episode that tops out at “fine” for most of its run. The A-story, with Britta trying to be less of a buzzkill on April Fools Day, and ending up causing disaster before she blames it on Jeff is pretty meh for most of the time. In the same way, Annie and Shirley each trying to be the “badass” member of their cop duo doesn’t bring the laughs. And Pierce being tricked into ever more ridiculous costumes and accessories related to his cult didn’t do much for me either.
But two things boost this one. For one, it’s an outstanding Abed episode, with his cable going out resulting in him treating real life like T.V. (or, at least, moreso) and spurring on events the hit traditional tropes. The second is the ending, which is a little pat, but also very funny, when everyone admits their insecurities in an overblown but lightly touching fashion and gets in a big, weepy, group hug. Plus it’s the first “Troy & Abed in the Morning!” in the tag!
Overall, most of the material here is just okay, but the ending really cinches it.