Depression and Friends
Depression and Friends

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Depression and Friends

2012
Movie
95 min
French

When Frank is diagnosed with depression, his friends try to cheer him up -- and it quickly becomes clear that they're just as down and out as he is.

Insights

IMDb8.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes95%
Metacritic82/100
Google Users95%
Director: Dan HarmonGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

A suspended lawyer is forced to enroll in a community college where he forms a dysfunctional study group with a motley crew of quirky students. The group navigates academic life and their own personal eccentricities, often through elaborate themed episodes and meta-commentary on television tropes. Their adventures range from paintball wars to Dungeons & Dragons campaigns, all while grappling with their individual issues and strengthening their bizarre bonds.

Critical Reception

Community received widespread critical acclaim for its innovative writing, meta-humor, pop culture references, and strong ensemble cast. Critics praised its willingness to experiment with format and its unique blend of intelligence and absurdity, though some found its early seasons a bit niche. The show is often lauded for its cult following and its lasting impact on comedic television.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its sharp, meta-humor and inventive storytelling.

  • Celebrated for its strong ensemble cast and willingness to experiment.

  • Appreciated for its pop culture relevance and character development.

Google audience: Viewers consistently laud Community for its clever writing, unique humor, and memorable characters. Many appreciate the show's ability to be both hilarious and surprisingly heartfelt, with a strong emphasis on the found-family dynamic of the study group. The show's cult status is frequently mentioned, with fans defending its artistic choices and dedication to genre parodies.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmy Awards, won 1 Writers Guild of America Award, and received multiple nominations from TCA Awards and Critics' Choice Television Awards.

Fun Fact

The show's creator, Dan Harmon, was fired from the series after its third season and then rehired for the fifth season due to fan demand and the network's realization of the show's unique appeal.

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