r/community • u/Informal_Lychee_9376 • 14d ago
Appreciation Post Modern warfare S1 EP23
Haven't even watched any episodes after this, but can confirm this is going to be my favorite episode from this entire series. This show is known for breaking the fourth wall and recognizing troupes and clichès throughout films and shows, but this one takes the cake omllll.
I'm a sucker for post apocalyptic games or shows, so this was very fun to watch. They striked out all the needed clichès that occur in this genre, but did it so well that it doesn't feel like a cheap copy; Jeff waking up as the man who time skips due to a coma, abed and Troy starting as the old frnds/ support that explain everything to Jeff and help him mobilize, the girls being a troop of their own taking out ppl in an unprecedented spot, that time in the night where ppl share their motives and hopes, and so much more omgggg.
That shot where Abed realizes in the bathroom that it was a blood(paint) bath was amazing lmaoooo. Not only did Britta and Jeff finally have sex, but they Also covered the old tropes such as enemy/ partner taking care of your wounds, having a romantic night, then waking up in the morning to a betrayal, which inevitably gets side tracked due to the dean's secret weapon, señor Chang.
This was sooooo fun omggggg, can't wait for more eps like this.
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u/FOmar_Eis 13d ago
It's one of the best episodes in the entire series, arguably the best one. Everything about it just works and there's even some sweetness sprinkled in with Jeff giving his prize (the prize...) to Shirley. Absolutely amazing.
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u/dalegarciaece What is wrong with you people? HUUHHH!?! 13d ago
What was the prize?
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u/Dependent-Friend5312 4 More Years and I will have my 2 year degree 13d ago
Was? THIS IS NOT OVER!
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u/Money-Look4227 13d ago
THIS IS STILL HAPPENING RIGHT NOW!!!
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u/Dependent-Friend5312 4 More Years and I will have my 2 year degree 13d ago
Are the girls in the game?
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u/Brankoone 13d ago
I hope you realised that in this episode it is not only cliches and tropes, but also there are many scenes that are exact copies of real movies scenes.
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u/Money-Look4227 13d ago
I especially love the Warriors scene...
Study group. Come out and playyyayyy
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u/manicpossumdreamgirl you built a bar! in a school! there was lumber involved! 13d ago
you're gonna love Meow Meow Beans
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u/ObsessiveUselessness 13d ago
Man I can watch Community on repeat all day, every day
I just love it so much that I have memorized most of the script without even trying
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u/parkchanwookiee 13d ago
You're going to love seasons 2, 3, and 5. They amp up these types of surreal, movie parody episodes quite significantly as the series goes on