I liked it though I wasn’t blown away by it.

Jeff Daniels – good, solid and other adjectives of that nature
Emily Mortimer – good (and not too hard on the eyes fellas *elbow nudge*elbow nudge*)
Sam Waterston – I love grumpy Sam Waterston! More please!
the Don guy – I don’t know why but I really liked how they switched him up on us at the end of the episode. He admitted he was wrong, apologized, went down to say hi to Bubbley McSmiley’s parents, etc.

I guess I can see why people wouldn’t like the very Sorkin-ness of it but it’s my cup of tea and I’ll have another one thank you very much. Its future success largely depends where it goes from here. If every episode is filled with “impassioned speeches about the democratic power of knowledge” then that’ll get old real fast. If that’s just in the pilot to set the scene then I’m excited.

and WATCH OUT GIANT TURKEYS!

I can appreciate why some people wouldn’t like the video game episode * but I absolutely loved it. It was just a bunch of nonsense and little references, which is Community at its best. I didn’t even care that it was obviously supposed to air earlier in the season – I just thought of it as a bonus episode that didn’t influence my enjoyment of the last 2 episodes one bit.

I thought the 2nd and 3rd were as good as Community’s been in a while. Can we get a .gif of when Troy whispered in Abeds ear and then Abed told them what he said? Loved that part. If this show doesn’t last six seasons and a movie ima cry for real guys.

*No I can’t, it was amazeballs. I’m just trying to be polite

This….is a good call

I always assumed they reuse commercials when they need more time before a sketch or when they have time left at the end that’s not enough for a sketch.

I’ve been reading the books and I’ve finally gotten out ahead of the show having just finished A Clash of Kings. I have a much easier time keeping track of who’s who and what’s what in the show now, but I also notice every little difference between the book and show – which is frustrating. I’d rather just enjoy it for the good tv it is and not constantly be comparing the two versions in my mind.

As for this episode, I think Theon passed Joffrey for the evil-doer I most want to punch in the face. He’s got a very punchable face, wouldn’t you say?

I really like the show! Not a big fan of the finale though. I think it’s at its best when it’s just trying to be quirky and fun instead of sweet and emotional.

SPOILER WARNING: I expected Nick to actually move out and that would be the hook or cliff hanger to end the season. Then next year in the first episode (or few) he would come back. When they just had him come back at the end of this one I was like, “oh. bleh” Not bad, but coulda been better IMHO

When I said that, it was kind of tongue-in-cheek. The Next Week teasers are so ridiculously devoid of content and meaning.

I don’t think people are afraid to call it a bad show. At least for me, I give it the benefit of the doubt because when it’s good it’s complex and deep and layered so I’m open to the possibility that when it doesn’t seem like it is at it best, it’s because I’m missing something.

I kind of see this as a turning point in the season for Don. He was doing so well because he merged his work and personal life through Megan. He’s constantly been distracted by work or his work-extension (Megan). Now that there is a separation again, we’re going to see some regression as foreshadowed by the elevator and the view of Don through his booze bottles when he enters his office immediately after.

I love the little throwaway moments like Peggy’s PIZZA HOUSE and Pete and Harry’s miscommunication by the phone booth. LOLs for real.

(btw been a lurker for a while, first time posting in the comments /wave)