TV comedies have been doing great these past few years. We've gotten shows like Modern Family, Parks and Recreation, New Girl, and How I Met Your Mother. But I think one of the most underrated comedies right now is The Mindy Project. It's a shame it isn't getting the popularity these other shows are getting, because I can definitely say this is worth it. I started watching this show last year when it premiered and I have been absolutely addicted to it ever since.
The plot is a fairly simple one: Mindy is going through life trying to find love while maintaining her job as an Ob/Gyn and dealing with her hectic work life. See? I told you it doesn't sound like anything too innovative on the surface. But once you actually sit down and watch for an episode, something about the show just comes to life.
The actors are all incredible and have their own little quirks that don't conform to the stereotypical comedy characters. Mindy Kaling is definitely the best in the ensemble. She has some of the best comedic timing I've ever seen and knows how to appeal to both older and younger generation. And though her character sounds like the typical middle aged woman looking for romantic occurrences, she never conforms to being a ditzy and annoying TV character, which is really relieving. But the show doesn't solely fall on her; it also relies on the entire ensemble, and I can say without a doubt this cast works together flawlessly. It's so relieving to be able to see a group of actors that genuinely love what they're doing and enjoy filming this show every week.
The Mindy Project is witty, smart, and is fully aware of what it is, and what it is not. It never tries to be some stupid romantic comedy yet never takes itself too seriously. It takes all of these typical situations we find in the romance films we watch (image, marriage, dating, office relationships) and shows the comedic reality side to it.
All in all I couldn't recommend The Mindy Project enough. It's great to watch in any situation: with friends, alone, when you're sad and need cheering up, or when you're just in the mood for a good comedy. It's better than most comedy movies nowadays too. In general I think comedy TV is way better than comedy movies. Anyways, do yourself a favor and give The Mindy Project a chance. It's funny, relatable, and will give you plenty of comedic quotes to tweet.
I'll end on a quote from the show itself just to give you an idea on what it is.
"When I was ten my father told me to be a man and tell my mother he wanted a divorce."
-From Season 1, Episode 6, 'Thanksgiving.'
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