Parks
and Recreation, now in its 6th season, has
continued to be a sitcom of witty idyllic charm, and hopefully this time around
the show will draw a larger audience which is just what it deserves. There have
been a number of funny moments from the wacky political staff of Pawnee,
Indiana, and to this point it’s safe to say that season 6 is off to a good
start, even if it hasn’t exactly been the greatest of seasons (last season
probably being the best thus far).
Some familiar routines from past episodes have
gotten recycled a few times already, such as the Ron-resisting-something-then-giving-in-with-positive-outcome
plotline, and Leslie going to Ron for advice and he shows a soft side. But the
new season does have its merits however:
- With the absence of Andy (as well as Ann and Chris), the show has given more uproarious screen time to Donna in its most recent episode, “Gin It Up”, which is arguably the best episode of the season at this point.
- Watching Sam Elliott, a man who could possibly challenge Ron Swanson in a manliness competition, play a guy who is Ron’s equal, except for the fact that he’s a sandal-wearing, Morrisey-loving super vegan. This joke is kind of underwhelming, but it’s still chuckle-worthy.
- Ron’s journey throughout Europe in the season premiere episode.
- As spoiler-free as I can say it: Ann’s attempt to distract Leslie from some bad news is one of the most hilarious moments (hint: a picture of Joe Biden is involved in one of her antics).
- And in the most recent episode, the way April originally wants to use question mark stickers will make you laugh till there’s tears in your eyes.
Hopefully this is start of another wonderful season,
and I hope just as much that if you’ve read this post and haven’t watched the
show yet, let this be a reason to convince you.
(The TV critic I’m channeling is Ken Tucker from
Entertainment Weekly)
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