Arrested Development

[Dave Gray]

Do any of you watch this show?

I think it is quite literally the best comedy in the history of television.  So, so, so smart.  I'm watching it over for a 4th or 5th time and I'm still finding hidden jokes.  So ahead of its time.  It's all on Netflix.  I highly recommend everyone on here to at least give it a shot.  It continues to build on itself and get funnier and funnier throughout.

And word on the street is that they're coming back for a 5th season.

Have you seen it?  If not what's keeping you away?  And if you do watch it, what characters or running gags are your favorites?

[Sunstroke]

I watched a couple of episodes a few years ago, but just couldn't really get into it. That said, I really have gotten away from sitcoms the last 15-20 years, and even stayed away from the "big hit" comedies like Friends, Seinfeld and others. I like good dramas with "a little bit" of comedy built in, rather than a show that seems like every line is designed to get a laugh.

[Run Ricky Run]

Just finished rewatching season 1-3. It is hilarious. The 4 th season is ok. I love how everything comes together. The whole cast is great.

[Dave Gray]

Stroke, did you watch the first few episodes or just a few randoms?

The show doesn't work if you just pick up in the middle -- perhaps why it didn't make it on network TV.  It builds its jokes in layers over years.

[Sunstroke]

^^^ I watched it from the beginning, streaming on Solar. I actually think I got through the first 3 episodes, and it was funny enough, but I had so much other stuff I was watching that I just sort of lost interest.

[mecadonzilla]

Arrested Development is simply the best TV comedy of the 21st century. 

[Phishfan]

I've never watched it. I think this is the third time over the years that we have had a thread about it but I just haven't tried to watch it. I've got so many other things on the plate that I have not found the time.

[Tenshot13]

Fantastic show...tried to watch it when Netflix brought it back, but couldn't get into the newer season.

[Dave Gray]

The new season is so good, but you have to watch it differently.  The first 4 or so episodes are all setup.  It's really a genius display of content.  They don't play out as episodes, but as one, long, 15 hour episode.  So good.

[Buddhagirl]

I watch AD over and over and over. It is an excellent show.

[Fau Teixeira]

I've watched it .. and it's OK .. i find myself laughing more at other comedies on TV.

I guess i'm a comedy snob. 

I find Archer to be hilarious. But recently, i've never laughed as hard as i have from watching New Girl.

[Tenshot13]

I've watched it .. and it's OK .. i find myself laughing more at other comedies on TV.

I guess i'm a comedy snob. 

I find Archer to be hilarious. But recently, i've never laughed as hard as i have from watching New Girl.

New girl is a very funny show.  A lot of awkward comedy.

[Sunstroke]

I find Archer to be hilarious.

Archer is the only comedy that I watch semi-regularly. The ultimate in raunchy adult animation.

[Brian Fein]

I've been wanting to watch it due to commentary like you see here, but I haven't had time, really.  I have a list of tv series which I have missed out on, including this, Breaking Bad, and Walking Dead.  I don't know if its worth rewinding life, or just moving on knowing I've missed out.

[Tenshot13]

Breaking Bad>Arrested Development>Walking Dead