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The Good Place

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Universal acclaim based on 48 Critic Reviews

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Series Details & Credits

NBC | Release Date: September 19, 2016

Summary: Eleanor Shellstrop (Kristen Bell) enters the afterlife and discovers they have mistaken her for someone else and she seeks to rectify this with the help of her afterlife mentor Michael (Ted Danson).

Creator: Michael Schur

Genre(s): Comedy, Fantasy

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S4:E13. Whenever You're Ready
Air Date: January 30, 2020
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S4:E12. Patty
Air Date: January 23, 2020
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S4:E11. Mondays, Am i Right ?
Air Date: January 16, 2020

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Metascore

82

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Critic Reviews

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TV Guide Magazine Matt Roush

Sep 27, 2018

Season 3 Review: This is comic fantasy operating on the highest level, still capable of ending each episode with a jaw-roping twist that makes you wish you should skip right to the next. [1-14 Oct 2018, p.11]

100

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Gail Pennington

Sep 19, 2016

Season 1 Review: The Good Place takes off in absurd, insane and delightful directions, with episodes so rich in asides and throwaway bits that they might need to be watched more than once. Read full review

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New York Magazine (Vulture)

Jen Chaney

Sep 19, 2017

Season 2 Review: After delivering one of last fall’s most assured, instantly delightful debuts, in take two, the series solidifies its status as the most intellectually engaging comedy on television. Read full review

80

The Wrap

Mekeisha Madden Toby

Sep 16, 2016

Season 1 Review: Creator Michael Schur (“Parks and Recreation”) must be commended for not only playing to Bell and Danson’s strengths but much like he did with his previous NBC hit, Schur creates a place for lesser-known cast members to truly shine. Read full review

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The Atlantic

Sophie Gilbert

Sep 20, 2017

Season 2 Review: There’s a distinct plan in place, one that opens up all kinds of new narrative ground for the show to explore. Along the way, it gets to pursue the most fascinating questions it set up last season. What does moral growth really mean? Read full review

80

Philadelphia Daily News

Ellen Gray

Sep 19, 2016

Season 1 Review: The five episodes I've seen of The Good Place showed it to be smart with heart, and that combination should be worth a fair number of afterlife points. Read full review

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Collider Allison Keene

Sep 13, 2016

Season 1 Review: While there are probably some actually interesting ethical quandaries that could be addressed with a wry satire in The Good Place, the show rests on half-baked notions that seem like they would be much better suited elsewhere than a network comedy. Read full review

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norse

Sep 28, 2019

I'd never have believed that it's possible to convey actual philosophy by simply producing the best written show ever on TV, or, well, streaming services. It's fascinating that it keeps getting better every season and if you haven't lately, you really ought to do yourself a favor and watchI'd never have believed that it's possible to convey actual philosophy by simply producing the best written show ever on TV, or, well, streaming services. It's fascinating that it keeps getting better every season and if you haven't lately, you really ought to do yourself a favor and watch it from the beginning right now.… Expand

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brunoban

Feb 14, 2021

This series is amazing, and the ending makes any shortcomings it might have just fade away, that's how good it is. It's a lesson in what is to be human, and our shared human experience.

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skykappah

Nov 2, 2022

Probably the best US comedy series in existence. It's really silly yet so very clever. A word of warning though... The Good Place takes a bit of investment before it gets going and it isn't until after all the character building, up until the last couple of episodes of season 1, that thingsProbably the best US comedy series in existence. It's really silly yet so very clever. A word of warning though... The Good Place takes a bit of investment before it gets going and it isn't until after all the character building, up until the last couple of episodes of season 1, that things click into place. From then on, it's all on an upward trajectory to greatness.… Expand

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Davrosdaleks1

Feb 5, 2020

Though I'm sad to see this unique comedy go after four seasons, I give showrunner Michael Schur props for ending things on his own terms rather letting this story-heavy comedy run out of energy. Though I don't think this is the best season, this is a good finish.

Like the previous seasons,Though I'm sad to see this unique comedy go after four seasons, I give showrunner Michael Schur props for ending things on his own terms rather letting this story-heavy comedy run out of energy. Though I don't think this is the best season, this is a good finish.

Like the previous seasons, you get a lot of interesting ideas thrown at you within a short run time. Efforts are made to include appearances from a lot of the best recurring characters on the show for one last time. I was never the biggest fan of Shawn (Marc Evan Johnson), but I really felt they added layers to the once two-dimensional character.

Also, great finale. The show has always surprisingly worked well using the underpinnings of philosophy, and the last episode really takes this theme to a new level. The cast and characters remain excellent and their conclusions are so emotionally well done.

However like I said, this isn't the strongest season. (The odd-numbered ones seem to be the stronger.) After several seasons of the characters dealing with afterlife bureaucracy, similar developments feel a little old hat. We are introduced to a new group of characters who undergo the same circumstances the original humans did when they first landed in the Good Place. However, there characters are more simplistic and lack the more interesting personalities of their predecessors. Also, Tahani (Jameela Jamil) got the short end of the stick storywise a little. The others have strong romantic or platonic relationships and she doesn't really get that with anyone. The jokes just aren't on the same level as earlier seasons, probably since the writers had so much plot to cram in.

I know a lot of people online have complained that this season isn't that funny, but I feel that this still thrives on storytelling if not laughs. Plus, the show is still more original than most comedies. I enjoyed myself a lot.… Expand

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keanex

Nov 16, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Good Place is a quirky comedy that I would have completely glossed over if it weren't for hearing about it time and time again on Reddit, and I am happy that I decided to check it out.

As a whole, The Good Place is a fantastic show, with one of the best finales I've ever seen on a TV show. The finale was so good that it bumped up my total grade a point. I admit that I got pretty emotional watching it, much more than I expected too. This is due to the fantastic character development the writers put into the show, and the fantastic acting from everyone involved. I feel that each character came into their own, and I enjoyed their journey together.

Admittedly, I watched more than one episode with half of my attention due to feeling bored. I didn't love the show through and through and I can't even understand why.

All in all, The Good Place was very enjoyable, and I will probably re-visit it some day.… Expand

0 of 1 users found this helpful01

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Dee-Jay_Deli

Jun 20, 2022

Unique, charming and character focused show that also tries to teach you about morality. 4 Seasons is also a good duration without overstaying its welcome.

I do recommend for a wholesome few weeks.

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maythe4bewithu

May 15, 2020

The Character of Tahani becomes very annoying in later seasons. Kristen Bell's acting is overrated. Ted Danson is the reason for the 2 stars.

1 of 3 users found this helpful12

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 4

tbd
- Season 4 Overview
  Air Date: September 26, 2019
- 8.2
  S4:E13. Whenever You're Ready
  Air Date: January 30, 2020
- tbd
  S4:E12. Patty
  Air Date: January 23, 2020
- tbd
  S4:E11. Mondays, Am i Right ?
  Air Date: January 16, 2020
- tbd
  S4:E10. You've Changed, Man
  Air Date: January 9, 2020
- tbd
  S4:E9. The Answer
  Air Date: November 21, 2019
- tbd
  S4:E8. The Funeral to End All Funerals
  Air Date: November 14, 2019
- tbd
  S4:E7. Help is Other People
  Air Date: November 7, 2019
- tbd
  S4:E6. A Chip Driver Mystery
  Air Date: October 31, 2019
- tbd
  S4:E5. Employee of the Bearimy
  Air Date: October 24, 2019
- tbd
  S4:E1. A Girl From Arizona
  Air Date: September 26, 2019
Season 3

96
- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: September 27, 2018
Season 2

87
- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: September 20, 2017
Season 1

78
- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: September 19, 2016