First off, I must admit that majority of the shows I watch are not of the comedy genre. Granted, there were the classic ones like Friends, Scrubs, That 70's Show but it has been to find any in the recent time that indeed makes me laugh like a crazy person. That would probably explain my start up scepticism on hearing about the show, but I decided to give the first episode a try anyway and I was really glad I did. The pilot was one of the best ones I have seen and whilst there are quite a few shows that I take some time to get used to, this was certainly not one of them.
Not only is it blatant humour in it's raw form, it is a perfect mix of parody and actuality in accordance to the happenings in a police precinct. The script is just spot on and the acting of the cast fits in quite well with the satirical mood of the show. Granted, seeing Andy Samberg is just great but I mustn't forget to mention the awesomeness that is Terry Crews. The episodes have a sense of realism as compared to the regular, dramatised 'cop shows', for it portrays the lighter and comical escapades that police detectives often undergo in their daily routine.
Of course, just like any other show, it has one or two off days wherein the scenes aren't up to the usual standard, but that is no reason not to watch this. Apart from showcasing the reality bits, it mocks the typical cops related cliches with humour that isn't cynical. Especially for those who are fans of either Community, Modern Family or Parks and Recreation, this will be just an absolute delight. Though the show is only at it's third season, (which is better than the first and just as good as the second), I definitely have high hopes that the comedic acts will continue on to further seasons.
Happy binge-watching!
Happy binge-watching!
