The series wasn’t terrible, though my engagement faded around the middle point of its second season. It seemed like the standard of the writing declined and they began relying on predictable jokes. I hope Kristen Bell will eventually discover a program that allows her to perform at the same level she achieved in _House of Lies_.

It was surprisingly enjoyable.

The Good Place premiered on NBC in Fall 2016 and is a fantasy-comedy series that distinguishes itself from typical television sitcoms through its serialized storytelling—each episode builds upon the previous one. The production chose to forgo the use of a laugh track. There are six primary characters: Janet and Michael (played by Ted Danson), who manage what’s referred to as the Good Place, while Eleanora, Chidi, …