Community (2009) poster

Community (2009)

TV series · Comedy

Funny6 seasons · 110 epsEndedTV-14Common Sense 14+2009
IMDb8.5· 309,624 votesRT88%RT audience88%Metascore74Trakt83%TMDB8.0

Stream itif you appreciate sharp meta-humour and a show that constantly reinvents its own format.

A hyper-referential, fast-paced ensemble comedy that rewards repeated viewings and deep pop-culture knowledge. It starts as a standard sitcom but quickly evolves into something brilliant, surreal, and incredibly smart over six seasons.

What it is about

Follow the lives of a group of students at what is possibly the world’s worst community college in the fictional locale of Greendale, Colorado.

Trailer

What Community is like, and who it is for

What it is like to watch

Watching this series feels like being part of an inside joke that grows increasingly elaborate. It starts with the familiar rhythm of a ragtag ensemble sitcom but rapidly accelerates into a dense, high-energy exercise in genre parody and meta-commentary. The pacing is relentless, often packing multiple visual gags and rhythmic dialogue exchanges into a single minute.

Who it is for, and who should skip it

This is essential viewing for anyone who loves pop culture tropes and intellectual absurdity. However, those seeking a traditional, comforting sitcom might find the later seasons' descent into surrealism and conceptual episodes exhausting. A fair caveat is that the quality fluctuates noticeably in the middle years due to significant behind-the-scenes changes.

The right evening for it

It suits an evening where you want to be challenged by your comedy rather than just zoning out. It is perfect for binge-watching with friends who will catch the myriad of hidden references.

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How Community leaves you

One line on the mood it ends on, with no plot. Some people count that as a spoiler, so it stays hidden until you ask.

Stills

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  • Arrested Development (2003)

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  • 30 Rock (2006)

    a similarly breakneck pace of joke delivery and satirical edge

  • Spaced (1999)

    a heavy reliance on cinematic homages and geek-culture references

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Community soundtrack

Music by Ludwig Göransson

Community (Music from the Original Television Series) cover

Community (Music from the Original Television Series)

Various Artists · 2010 · 18 tracks

Listen on Apple Music
  1. 1At Least It Was Here ("Community" Main Title Version) · The 88
  2. 2101 Rap · Donald Glover & Danny Pudi
  3. 3Getting Rid of Britta · Eric Olsen
  4. 4Pierce You Are a B · Eric Olsen
  5. 5Pierce Raps · Jacques Slade
  6. 6Night Cap · Jacques Slade
  7. 7The Way It Is · Chevy Chase
  8. 8Community Medley · Ludwig Göransson
  9. 9Somewhere Out There · Donald Glover & Danny Pudi
  10. 10I Never Die · Jacques Slade

Album and songs from Apple Music.

Awards

Awards and nominationsShow
  • Nominated: Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Comedy Supporting Actress · Gillian Jacobs · 2012
  • Nominated: Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation, Short Form · 2012

From Wikidata, which can miss some.

Questions people ask

Is Community a funny series?
Yes. On Watchlist Boosted it is tagged Funny. A hyper-referential, fast-paced ensemble comedy that rewards repeated viewings and deep pop-culture knowledge. It starts as a standard sitcom but quickly evolves into something brilliant, surreal, and incredibly smart over six seasons.
How many seasons of Community are there?
6 seasons and 110 episodes. It has finished, so you can watch the whole thing.
Where can I watch Community in the UK?
In the UK, Community is included with Prime Video (all plans), Sky Go, Now TV.
Who composed the music for Community?
The music for Community is by Ludwig Göransson. The soundtrack album, Community (Music from the Original Television Series), has 18 tracks.
What songs are on the Community soundtrack?
Community (Music from the Original Television Series) has 18 tracks, including “At Least It Was Here ("Community" Main Title Version)” by The 88, “101 Rap” by Donald Glover & Danny Pudi, “Getting Rid of Britta” by Eric Olsen, “Pierce You Are a B” by Eric Olsen and “Pierce Raps” by Jacques Slade, and more. It is on Apple Music.
Is Community worth watching?
Stream it: if you appreciate sharp meta-humour and a show that constantly reinvents its own format. IMDb users rate it 8.5 out of 10 from 309,624 votes and TMDB users 8.0.

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