TV in Review: Community, “Basic Lupine Urology”

Sometimes Community adopts a genre without connecting to a specific work, but this week it’s clear from the start. We’re not doing just any old police procedural show. We’re doing Law & Order, baby.

Greendale Community College is represented by two separate yet equally important types of people: the goofballs that run around stirring up trouble, and the eggheads that make a big deal out of it. These are their stories.


(Spoilers to follow.)
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TV in Review: Community, “Virtual Systems Analysis”

Community this week focuses on a specific relationship, and it’s not the one you might expect. Yes, it’s obvious that Troy and Britta have a brewing brouhaha, but it’s Annie’s attempt to play matchmaker with the two of them that leads her into confrontation with Abed. Annie and Abed enter into a world of simulations, with characters playing other characters, all coming together to suggest that imagination can be utilized to explore and strengthen friendships.

So, shall we join the group?

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TV in Review: Community, “Origins of Vampire Mythology”

Last night’s new episode of Community began with Troy and Abed playing a hand-clapping game, reminding us that they are best friends. And we are reassured that their brutal feud over pillows and blankets has been left in the past.


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