Six Seasons and a Movie: How Community Broke Television

Community was a geek alt-comedy portal that deconstructed the sitcom genre, explored loneliness, identity, and purpose, and became a cultural artifact. It was created by Dan Harmon, an improv comic with a hyperbolically rapid-fire and angrily geeky style, and was an episode-by-episode deep-dive that explored its influences and the long tail left by its creators and stars.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 330 pages
Publication date: 01 December 2023
Publisher: Globe Pequot Press

Community was a unique and innovative web series that blended science fiction references, witty in-jokes, dark conspiracy-tinged humor, and a critical yet affectionate deconstruction of the sitcom genre. It was created by Dan Harmon, an improv comic with a fast-paced and geeky style, and it quickly gained a devoted following. The show's six seasons explored a wide range of themes, including loneliness, identity, and purpose, and it became a cultural phenomenon. Community: The Show That Broke Television is a comprehensive exploration of the series' impact on American comedy. It features interviews with pop culture experts, behind-the-scenes insights, and a deep dive into the show's influences and legacy. The series' creators, including Donald Glover, Anthony and Joseph Russo, and Harmon, have gone on to achieve great success in their respective fields, and Community has left a lasting impact on the television industry. The show's corporate politics, Easter eggs, and self-aware, metafictional sensibility have become hallmarks of the streaming universe, and it has inspired countless other shows to follow in its footsteps. Community: The Show That Broke Television is a must-watch for anyone who loves comedy, television, or pop culture.

Weight: 480g
Dimension: 151 x 227 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781493066551