By Nico Danilovich
Now that Community has
concluded its fourth season, it’s time to take a good look at the season as a
whole. Many of the online community seem to think that this season was
horrible, however, I think this view is too extreme. I do believe that there
was a definite drop in quality , as it was full of imperfections
hard to ignore. However, the show was still entertaining and isn’t that why we
watch it? As far as the fifth season goes, I am personally not very excited,
but since its happening anyways, it’s important to look at what the writers of Community should do in order to make
next season as good as the first three.
I am not, however, excited for the fifth season. I think
that nearly all stories, no matter the medium, have a natural end. Community is no exception. Now that Jeff
has completed his arc and the study group has shown time and time again that
their friendship will prevail, I think Community
has reached its natural end. However, the fifth season is happening whether
I like it or not. So, if this series hopes to regain its former glory, I think the
writers need to identify compelling stories they want to tell in the next
season and make sure they do so effectively.
As far as specifics go, I have several things I’d like to
see next season. First of all, Jeff has left Greendale. The worst mistake the
writers could make next season is to undo this. Please, please, PLEASE do not
make Jeff a lawyer for Greendale or continually come up with excuses for him to
come back. Be bold and drop McHale down from series lead to reoccurring guest
star. Jeff should obviously stay in touch with the study group, but if he
remains a part of their everyday lives instead of simply visiting them every so
often, it’ll cheapen his departure. I know this probably won’t happen, as Joel
McHale is the star, but it should.
Secondly, follow up on unfinished arcs introduced in season
four. If it was necessary to show that Starburns is still alive, then show us
why and use him for something. Also, Abed finding a romantic interest was a big
deal, so explore this idea further. A relationship is the perfect way to force
Abed to mature, as long as the writing of the relationship is handled
correctly. Keep exploring the tension between Annie and Shirley concerning the
title of valedictorian. Tension between friends is a great way to explore and
test the limits of their friendship. And most of all, if you’re going to tease
the threat of City College, then show us City College’s plan put into action.
Aside from that, I think the writers should be good as long
as they keep the focus on Troy, Abed, Shirley, Annie and Britta. Give each main
character an important arc for the season and focus on stories that effectively
explore those arcs. Story should always come first. The high concepts will
follow.
#ReluctantlyAcceptingTheFifthSeasonAndHopingToGodForNoMovie
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