

Community
Follow the lives of a group of students at what is possibly the world’s worst community college in the fictional locale of Greendale, Colorado.
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Plot Summary
A suspended lawyer enrolls in a community college to reconnect with his old life, only to discover that the school is a microcosm of society. He forms a study group with a motley crew of eccentric individuals, leading to bizarre adventures and increasingly meta-commentary on television tropes.
Critical Reception
Community is widely acclaimed for its sharp writing, meta-humor, and inventive parody episodes. While it developed a dedicated cult following, its broadcast run was often marred by scheduling issues and internal network conflicts, impacting its mainstream visibility despite critical adoration.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its sharp, witty dialogue and meta-commentary on pop culture and television.
- Celebrated for its creative parody episodes that explore various genres.
- Loved for its ensemble cast's chemistry and unique character dynamics.
Google audience: Google users consistently praise 'Community' for its intelligence, humor, and genre-bending creativity. Many highlight the show's quotable lines, memorable characters, and the deep affection audiences developed for the study group, often calling it a modern comedy classic.
Awards & Accolades
Nominated for multiple Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series. Won a TCA Award for Outstanding Achievement in a Comedy Series. It garnered significant critical praise and a passionate fanbase, though it received fewer major awards than its critical standing might suggest.
Fun Fact
The show's creator, Dan Harmon, was fired from the series after season 3 but returned for season 5 due to overwhelming fan demand and the critical and commercial underperformance of the intervening season.
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