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For fans of That '70s Show, it's been one of the most influential sitcoms of all time. And now we have a sequel. That '90s Show picks up the story 15 years after the original series, focusing on Eric (Topher Grace) and Donna's (Laura Prepon) daughter, Leia (Callie Haverda). The series kicks off with Leia arriving at her grandparents' house in Wisconsin and meeting a new group of fellow teens. After she decides to spend the summer there, Leia gets a rollercoaster coming-of-age ride, with romance, laughter, and, um, Eric's stash. It's a fun update to the franchise, with great characters, plenty of 90s references, and a funny and engaging story that's sure to be a new classic. - Remus Noronha
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Matt Groening is known to audiences primarily (and almost exclusively) for his work on adult animated sitcoms like The Simpsons and Futurama. With Disenchantment, Groening presents something somewhat different. It's still an animated comedy targeted towards mature audiences with its fair share of satire, crude humor, and zany situations, but it's also a sequential story without a magic reset button, which is what sets the show apart from the other two mentioned above. Set in a medieval fairytale world, the show pokes fun at the tropes and common aspects of the fantasy genre, with a badass hard-drinking princess who has never been a damsel in distress in her life. Princess Tiabeanie aka Bean (Abbi Jacobson) is the aforementioned princess and the story begins when she meets the naive elf Elfo (Nat Faxon), which is the start of a series of adventures she goes on with her diminutive companion and her "personal demon" Luci (Eric Andr). Again, unlike Groening's previous work, there is a rather interesting story that develops over time, involving rival kingdoms, secret cabals, and hidden magical abilities that may be a gift or a curse. Come for the swearing and graphic violence, stay for the mystery, plot, and biting sarcasm.- Remus Noronha
Most people who aren't all that familiar with anime tend to think it's all about action, drama, and magical girls. However, there are a whole lot of great slice-of-life comedy anime out there, quite a few of which are available on Netflix. The Way of the Househusband is easily one of the best. This series is a light, relaxing watch, with humor that touches on the more commonplace and mundane things in life rather than high-stakes conflicts. The series is centered on Tatsu (Kenjiro Tsuda), a former yakuza who now lives as a dedicated househusband, married to a hard-working young woman named Miku (Shizuka Itō). A lot of the comedy comes from the fact that Tatsu approaches household chores with the same mindset that made him the most feared yakuza in the city. This is the perfect show for when you just want to sit back and relax, and it's also chock-full of useful hacks you could try out around the house. Oh, and there's also a cute (and mischievous) cat involved.- Remus Noronha
A Series of Unfortunate Events is a show for those who prefer their comedies dry and black. The series isn't so much funny as it is witty, with the cartoonishly evil Count Olaf (as played by a singing, dancing, and terrible-disguise-wearing Neil Patrick Harris) being a particular standout. The show is based on the novel series of the same name by Lemony Snicket, following the misadventures of the tragically orphaned Baudelaire children. As the title suggests, the story puts the children through a number of terrible scenarios as they are hounded for their fortune by the evil Count Olaf and his cronies. Through it all, the children look to the adults in their life for help, only to be dismissed and condescended to. With great performances, a tightly-written story, and the perfect mix of tragedy and comedy, this is a series that's a wild ride from start to finish.- Remus Noronha
The absurd sketch comedy troupe Monty Python are icons of British comedy. Whether it's their ridiculous take on the Arthurian legend in Monty Python and the Holy Grail or their epic period story Life of Brian (which just so happens to occur parallelly to the life of Christ), Monty Python's work is always just as smart as it is silly. And if either of those movies are among your humorous favorites, then Monty Python's Flying Circus should definitely be on your watchlist. Hilarious, bold, and with a biting sense of satire, the series is a showcase of the group and their best work, both as individuals and as a troupe. When you watch this show, it's easy to see how Monty Python went on to inspire some the greatest names in comedy, from Douglas Adams to Lorne Michaels. - Remus Noronha
Rowan Atkinson is easily one of the world's most recognizable comedians, and Mr. Bean is a big reason why. Of course, it has been some years since Atkinson last played Bean in live-action but fans of the actor (and the iconic character) have reason to rejoice now. Man vs. Bee captures all the great physical comedy of the Bean franchise and throws in some emotional depth for good measure. Atkinson stars as Trevor Bingley, a divorced house-sitter and father who is assigned to take care of a rich couple's house for a week. Unfortunately, a bee gets into the home and proceeds to set Trevor off on a mad-cap journey filled with crazy antics. - Remus Noronha
Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin have been icons of the industry since the 60s. Put those two together and you get one of the best Netflix shows ever. Grace and Frankie reunited the 9 to 5 stars as a classic odd couple who are forced to live with each other after their husbands reveal that a) they're gay, b) they're divorcing them, and c) they're getting married. Fonda's Grace Hanson is a tightly-wound no-nonsense businesswoman with a bit of a drinking problem and Tomlin's Frankie Bergstein is the direct opposite, a lovable, pot-smoking, bohemian free spirit. The series explores the evolution of their relationship from barely tolerating each other to not being able to imagine a life apart. The show is hilarious and equally emotional, dealing with serious themes like mortality, illness, and finding purpose. No wonder it's Netflix's longest show ever. - Remus Noronha
Groundbreaking, award-winning comedian Wanda Sykes is ruling Hollywood these days with a new Netflix series, a thriving production company, and an I.D.G.A.F. attitude. She recently sat down with Queue contributor Tre'vell Anderson to reflect on the path she traveled from funny Virginia teen to pioneering out-and-proud superstar.
Wanda Sykes has very little reason to be humble. Just look at the material: more than a hundred film and television credits as a writer, producer, or star; four successful stand-up specials, the last of which landed her two Primetime Emmy nominations, bringing her total to eleven since 1998; and she continues to pack out comedy shows some 30 years after her first time onstage. If she wanted to stunt on us, she could.
Long before the Portsmouth, Virginia native arrived at Hampton to pursue a bachelor of science degree in marketing, however, she was making her friends and family laugh. In particular, she remembers attending a block party when she was around 13 or 14 years old. An older man who lived across the street fell and busted his head open after drinking too much. With all the adults inebriated, Sykes was tasked by her mom to ride along with the almost-sober neighbor who was driving the injured man to the hospital.
Netflix's main strength has always been its original programming, and while there are plenty of great original films and dramas available on the streaming service, the real standouts in its line-up are its comedies. There are plenty of great Netflix original comedies to choose from, and all of them are hilarious in their own way.
On top of being just as funny (and in many cases, funnier) than anything on network or cable television, these Netflix comedies are also able to dive into thematic material that might be too heavy for more traditional shows. That gives these programs a clear edge and allows the jokes to dive a little deeper than just resting on the surface.
There are plenty of sitcoms that have been rebooted or remade in one way or another, and yet it's one of the best that has become a sleeper hit for Netflix. One Day at a Time, based on the 1975 sitcom created by Norman Lear, follows the life of a single mother played by Justina Machado raising two kids and living with her mother (played by Rita Moreno).
The show, which is also executive produced by Lear, deals with real issues, including PTSD (Machado's character is a veteran), homophobia, and immigration (the family is Latino). Despite its focus on serious issues, the show is often hilarious and isn't afraid to have fun with its premise.
When Santa Clarita Diet was first being promoted, very little about its premise was known. All that was clear was that this was a show starring Drew Barrymore as a suburban mother living in California. However, with the show being created by Better Off Ted creator Victor Fresco, viewers should have known there would be more to the story.
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