Sitcom is a genre of television comedy that features funny situations and humorous dialogue, usually lasting 30 minutes per episode, and takes place in a family setting or with a group of friends. But there are also some productions of the style that deviate from this libretto. Below we list 10 critically praised sitcom productions available on Netflix, for those who want to watch an entertaining attraction with a differentiated quality.
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Indestructible Kimmy Schmidt
Created by comedian Tina Fey (“30 Rock” and “Mean Girls”), “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt” delighted critics with its snappy, witty and edgy humor.
In the storyline, Kimmy Schmidt tries to start her life over in New York after being rescued from an underground shelter where she was held captive by a cult for 15 years.
Brooklyn Nine Nine
“Brooklyn Nine-Nine” has received praise from pundits for its representativeness, diverse cast, and politically correct humor.
The series is a crime satire with witty humor, focusing on character development to create identification with the audience.
One day at a time
“One Day at a Time” has been praised for its diverse portrayal of characters and for addressing socio-cultural issues that are at the forefront of contemporary society.
The sitcom chronicles the daily life of a Cuban-American family.
archer
Archer is an animation with adult humor that parodies spy films and series.
The show also makes use of inside gags and intertextualities with popular culture. The jokes are sarcastic, irreverent and politically incorrect.
The Kominsky method
Created by Chuck Lorre, ‘The Kominsky Method’ differs from his previous hits, such as ‘Two and a Half Men’ and ‘The Big Bang Theory’ in that it has no background laughter and is shot differently from typical sitcom scenarios.
However, the series has been praised for its delicate storyline and sophisticated banter.
The office
Adaptation of the British series of the same name, “The Office” was a success with the public and is highly appreciated by the specialized critics.
The sitcom revolves around a group of employees and their day-to-day interactions in a corporate setting, while the camera records their actions and confessions in mockumentary-style footage.
Development stopped
According to the opening of this cult sitcom, “this is the story of a wealthy family who lost everything and their son who had no choice but to keep it together. This is arrested development.”
“Arrested Development” received critical acclaim for its intertextual comedy, metalinguistic banter, and experimentation with narrative linearity.
The Good Place
Unlike conventional sitcoms, “The Good Place” dives into philosophical and ethical musings in an accessible and comedic way.
Full of intelligent dialogue, the series is an absurd fantasy that explores the afterlife, in a storyline full of unexpected twists.
Community
“Community” is a creative and experimental sitcom, which presents conceptual and thematic episodes in the most varied styles and genres.
The series has won over critics and earned a legion of loyal fans thanks to its metalinguistic humor, pop culture references well integrated into the plot and frequent jokes that hint at secondary details and events.
seinfeld
‘Seinfeld’ was a critical and ratings success during its original run in the 1990s and redefined the sitcom genre.
Under the motto “show about nothing”, the series consists of hilarious and cynical observations of mundane everyday situations, performed by a quartet of adorably despicable friends.
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