5 Reasons Why The Good Place Is Michael Schurs Best Show (& 5 Why Its Parks And Rec)

5 Reasons Why The Good Place Is Michael Schur’s Best Show (& 5 Why It’s Parks And Rec)

Michael Schur has created some hilarious TV sitcoms, including The Good Place and Parks and Recreation. But what’s better: heaven or Pawnee?

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Michael Schur has created some phenomenal television series, including The Good Place, Parks and Recreation, and Brooklyn Nine-Nine. It’s difficult to judge the cop series completely as it’s still ongoing (and could still dip in quality). However, The Good Place and Parks and Recreation have both come to an end, and they are known as two of the greatest TV comedies in recent history. But which is better?

The two shows are similar in tone and humor, yet there are also plenty of differences between them. This list pits them against each other to see which is Michael Schur’s greatest creation.

10 The Good Place: Originality

There is no series quite like The Good Place. While there has been plenty of shows focused on what happens after people die, few are set primarily in the afterlife ⁠— and even less flip their own premise on its head with a huge twist at the end of the first season.

The show also includes an original narrative, heavy use of moral philosophy, and some visual effects that aren’t often seen in sitcoms, which all adds up to a unique adventure.

9 Parks And Rec: Cast

Michael Schur’s shows tend to have great casts, but Parks and Rec’s is the most impressive.

The energetic Amy Poehler leads a great group, including the likes of Nick Offerman, Aziz Ansari, Aubrey Plaza, Rob Lowe, and Adam Scott, just to name a few. Even Chris Pratt made his name on the show before becoming a genuine Hollywood movie star. The cast members are all at the top of their game during the show’s seven seasons.

8 The Good Place: Positive Message

A few of the main characters in The Good Place spend significant time trying to become better people. This is because the heart of the show is about self-improvement and the value of being good.

It’s a nice message to send to audiences at a time when many comedies focus on cynicism and the hilarity that comes with being terrible people. This series is clever with how it delivers the positive message too, as it never feels overly forced.

7 Parks And Rec: Humor

The Good Place is a very funny show, but because it puts a large emphasis on its narrative, it doesn’t always have as much time to provide jokes as Parks and Rec.

Humor in this mockumentary-style series is non-stop, including great physical comedy, like when the gang slips all over the ice rink, and hilarious running jokes like the parks department’s mistreatment of Jerry. The writing is very witty, and the cast occasionally adds some clever improvisation of their own.

6 The Good Place: Consistent

It is rare for a comedy to be fantastic all the way through its entire run. They usually either take a while to get going or dip in quality over time. The Good Place manages to avoid that as it gets off to a wonderful start in its first season and keeps up that pace.

It helps that the series only lasts four seasons so there isn’t much time for it to grow tiresome. But the show’s ever-engaging characters and narrative deserve most of the credit.

5 Parks And Rec: April And Andy

When two great characters become a couple in a TV series, there is a worry that they won’t be as dynamic together as they were apart. Thankfully that doesn’t happen with April and Andy from Parks and Rec as they both become even more entertaining when paired up.

From sweater swaps to frisbees-turned-plates, the duo’s antics are constantly hilarious. Plus, they have their fair share of sweet moments too. They’re one of the best couples in sitcom history.

4 The Good Place: Emotional Moments

The Good Place is the most emotional comedy that Michael Schur has created. Moments like Chidi getting his memory erased and Tahani making up with her sister wouldn’t feel out of place in a serious drama.

The show’s focus on death and the characters striving to be good people create plenty of opportunities for the series to provide both heartwarming and heartbreaking scenes. Parks and Rec gets deep at times too, but not as frequently or naturally as The Good Place.

3 Parks And Rec: Character Development

Parks and Rec excels at character development as the members of the park department naturally progress over the series without losing what made them entertaining in the first place.

For instance, April starts to become more committed to her job during the show, but she remains hilariously deadpan and weird; and Tom’s outrageous narcissism and materialistic attitude don’t disappear when he starts working hard and becoming successful. The Good Place does well in developing their characters also, but it doesn’t quite match the level of Parks and Rec.

2 The Good Place: The Story

Sitcoms aren’t usually known for their long-term storytelling, but The Good Place’s tale of a group of humans trying to find peace in the afterlife is compelling throughout all four seasons.

One of the ways it remains interesting is because of its pacing as the story progresses steadily without ever feeling like filler. Plus, it’s packed with genuinely shocking twists, which keeps the whole show exciting. And it all comes to a fitting conclusion in the finale.

1 Parks And Rec: Ending

The Good Place isn’t the only Michael Schur project that delivers a great ending as Parks and Rec has one of the best conclusions in sitcom history. The finale intercuts between the present day ⁠— where all the gang is together one last time ⁠— with the characters’ future lives.

Cutting to the future was a smart way to show what every individual and couple get up to after the timeline of the series, meaning the fans aren’t left with a lot of lingering questions. It’s a fitting way to say goodbye that also provides plenty of laughs.

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