Netflix has released a string of acclaimed sitcoms recently, with season two of Mindy Kaling\u2019s Never Have I Ever<\/a> joining recent hits such as Atypical<\/a> and Mae Martin\u2019s Feel Good<\/a> \u2013 which both ended recently, ready for a full series binge.<\/p>\n As for longer specials and feature-length films, Bo Burnham: Inside is continuing to generate great buzz for the Promising Young Woman<\/a> star, while surprisingly historically accurate political satire The Death of Stalin is also now available on Netflix.<\/p>\n Make sure to check out\u00a0RadioTimes.com<\/strong>\u2018s guide to Netflix\u2019s best comedies below, and for more from the streamer take a look at our guides\u00a0to the best series on Netflix<\/a> and best movies on Netflix<\/a>.<\/p>\n Last updated: 29th July 2021<\/em><\/p>\n While the premise of turning Soviet leader Joseph Stalin\u2019s demise and the subsequent struggle for Russian power into a comedy doesn\u2019t sound like the funniest idea in theory, Armando Iannucci pulls it out the bag \u2013 or rather the \u043c\u0435\u0448\u043e\u043a \u2013 with his black satirical comedy The Death of Stalin.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Written and directed by the Thick of It creator, this star-studded wit-fest follows Stalin\u2019s lackeys \u2013 Nikita Krushchev (Steve Buscemi), Vyacheslav Molotov (Michael Palin), Georgy Malenkov (Jeffrey Tambor) and Lavrentiy Beria (Simon Russell Beale) \u2013 as they tussle for the role of Soviet leader in the wake of Stalin\u2019s 1953 death.<\/p>\n Featuring an electric cast of British and American icons as well as stand-out performances from Beale as the horrifically brutal Beria and Jason Isaacs, who puts a Northern spin on general Georgy Zhukov, The Death of Stalin is political satire at its finest. \u2013 Lauren Morris<\/strong><\/p>\n With the fourth \u2013 and final \u2013 season of the beloved comedy-drama having just landed, now is the perfect time to catch up with the Gardner family\u2019s journey so far. Atypical<\/a> follows Sam, a teenager on the autism spectrum, who decides he\u2019s ready for a romantic relationship \u2013 a decision that will take him on a life-changing path that eventually leads to college, moving out and full-blown independence. However, the show follows other characters too, including those closest to Sam. Mum Elsa, dad Doug and sister Casey help the teen on his journey of self-discovery while dealing with their own tumultuous personal lives.<\/p>\n Atypical has been seen as a landmark series for representation, especially from season two onwards when the show incorporated several autistic actors and writers into the production. Always looking for the humour in every situation but also unafraid to switch to more serious and emotional tones, Atypical has evolved into a show that is feel-good, funny, and deeply human. Keir Gilchrist (It Follows) incorporates aspects of the autistic experience that are often overlooked in TV as Sam, while the show pays equal attention to his relationship with those around him \u2013 notably his family played by Jennifer Jason-Leigh (The Hateful Eight), Brigette Lundy-Paine (Bill & Ted Face the Music) and Michael Rapaport (Deep Blue Sea). \u2013 Daniel Furn<\/strong><\/p>\n With Tim Robinson\u2019s absurd sketch show returning to Netflix for a second season, there couldn\u2019t be a better time to immerse yourself in the show\u2019s first outing, which makes for possibly the strangest three hours of television available on the streamer.<\/p>\n From the overactive imagination of Saturday Night Live and Detroiters star Robinson, this six-part skit-fest takes viewers on a rollercoaster of bizarre sketches, ranging from pure silliness to grotesque surrealism. With the likes of Sam Richardson, Vanessa Bayer, Steven Yeun, Will Forte, the late Fred Willard, Cecily Strong and Andy Samberg appearing throughout the series, the memeworthy episodes will leave you wondering what exactly it is you\u2019ve just watched \u2013 but in such a good way. \u2013 Lauren Morris<\/strong><\/p>\n After debuting on Channel 4 in 2020, Mae Martin\u2019s brilliant sitcom Feel Good<\/a> made the shift to Netflix for its second and final season, released in June 2021. Despite the change of channel, the show remains just as charming as before \u2013 striking a perfect balance between genuine laugh-out-loud comedy and thoughtful, nuanced exploration of serious themes such as addiction, gender identity and sexual assault.<\/p>\n Martin was nominated for a BAFTA for their performance in the first run and they are superb again this time around, while the always reliable Charlotte Ritchie makes for a perfect foil \u2013 and there\u2019s a winning supporting turn from Friends star Lisa Kudrow as Martin\u2019s mother too. Martin made the decision to end the series after two seasons, and while that may be disappointing to fans it could be a wise decision \u2013 these 12 episodes make for a near-perfect sitcom. \u2013 Patrick Cremona<\/strong><\/p>\n After making his directorial debut with Eighth Grade and starring in Oscar-winning thriller Promising Young Woman<\/a>, Bo Burnham is finally back with a brand new comedy special \u2013 written, shot, directed and edited by himself in the midst of the pandemic. While it\u2019s been six years since Burnham\u2019s last special Make Happy gave us a raft of quotable, hugely-viral tunes, he hasn\u2019t lost his edge despite his recent success and Inside just proves that.<\/p>\n The COVID-themed special not only crams in a number of catchy ear-worms but captures so many themes of pandemic life, from the joys (and frustrations) of FaceTiming your mum to the last year\u2019s effect on everyone\u2019s mental health. A skilfully written 87 minutes with something to say, Bo Burnham: Inside will make you both laugh out loud and possibly cry throughout this sharp, poignant, brutal and relatable rollercoaster ride through the comedian\u2019s mind. \u2013 Lauren Morris<\/strong><\/p>\n With season two of Special now on Netflix, it couldn\u2019t be a better time to check out this sitcom starring and created by comedian Ryan O\u2019Connell. Based on his memoir, I\u2019m Special: And Other Lies We Tell Ourselves, the series follows Ryan Hayes (O\u2019Connell), a young gay man with cerebral palsy working as an intern at a website called Eggwoke.<\/p>\n As he heads out into adult life, stepping away from his mother and throwing himself into his career, Ryan initially tells his colleagues that his disability was caused by a car accident, but slowly begins to embrace his cerebral palsy throughout these 15 minute episodes. A funny, enlightening, heart-warming and unfiltered adaptation of O\u2019Connell\u2019s memoir, Special effectively paints Ryan as an intriguing complex character despite the short episode lengths.\u00a0\u2013 Lauren Morris<\/strong><\/p>\n Call My Agent (or Dix pour cent in France) is the\u00a0French comedy everybody\u2019s talking about \u2013 a witty, unforgiving satire centred around a talent agency in Paris. Starring Camille Cottin (Killing Eve, Allied) as Andr\u00e9a, a cut-throat agent with a passion for cinema, the series follows the ASK employees after the death of their boss as they try to keep the agency afloat.<\/p>\n With French stars guest-starring as exaggerated version of themselves, including Line Renaud, Isabelle Huppert, Julien Dor\u00e9 and Monica Bellucci, as well as Alien star Sigourney Weaver, this French sitcom makes you laugh, but also gives you enough drama to keep your interest piqued \u2013 from illegitimate children and office romances, to decades-old affairs and surprise pregnancies. With a UK remake<\/a> on the way, now\u2019s the time to dive into Call My Agent, a comedy worth reading the subtitles for\u00a0\u2013 Lauren Morris<\/strong><\/p>\n Kevin Hart plays against type in this new Netflix film, dialling down his over-the-top comedic tendencies in order to give us a rare glimpse of his dramatic chops. Based on the bestselling memoir \u2018Two Kisses for Maddy: A Memoir of Loss and Love\u2019, this fact-based comedy-drama follows Hart as single father Matt and his struggles to raise his daughter following the sudden death of his wife. As his daughter grows from a screaming toddler to a struggling schoolchild, Matt must balance work and dating with his own grief \u2013 and being the very best father he can be.<\/p>\n Surprisingly emotional, Hart shows a previously unseen side to him by giving this true story the dramatic performance and weight it deserves, resulting in more than a few moments that will pull at the heartstrings. Not that Hart entirely neglects his comedy roots however, adding in some literal toilet humour with several expected nappy jokes but also adding some levity to some of the tender father-daughter moments. Melody Hurd (Them), Alfre Woodward (12 Years a Slave), Lil Rey Howery (Get Out) and DeWanda Wise (She\u2019s Gotta Have It) make up the supporting cast. \u2013 Daniel Furn<\/strong><\/p>\n Tweens get the high school comedy treatment in this bawdy comedy produced by Seth Rogen. Forget prom \u2013 Good Boys sees three sixth-graders preparing for their first kissing party, so embark on a journey to learn more about puckering up. The plan, of course, goes awry, resulting in a series of misadventures involving stolen drugs, broken drones and angry parents en route to the all-important party.<\/p>\n While Good Boys revels undeniably a little too much in profane and gross-out humour, the film is buoyed by a talented young cast and an awful lot of heart. Indeed like recent high school comedies such as Booksmart and Superbad Good Boys acts as a surprisingly thoughtful exploration of early friendship, and although the humour is very modern there\u2019s a clear homage to 1980s coming-of-age films such as Stand By Me and The Goonies. Look out for a cameo from Stephen Merchant, as well as an assured performance from Luca<\/a> star Jacob Tremblay. \u2013 Daniel Furn<\/strong><\/p>\n It\u2019s been six years since Parks and Recreation<\/a> aired its very last episode and while fans are still holding out hope for a surprise reunion at some point in the future, at least the whole boxset is now on Netflix for us to binge to our hearts content. Created by mockumentary kings Greg Daniels and Michael Schur (The Office US, Brooklyn Nine-Nine), this NBC sitcom stars SNL\u2019s Amy Poehler as Leslie Knope, the Deputy Parks Director within the Parks Department of Pawnee (a fictional town in Indiana).<\/p>\n Responsible for launching the stellar careers of Chris Pratt (Guardians of the Galaxy), Aubrey Plaza (Ingrid Goes West), Aziz Ansari (Master of None), Nick Offerman (The Lego Movie) and Adam Scott (Step Brothers) among others, Parks and Recreation is a seminal sitcom of the 2010s, full of colourful characters, all of whom are hilarious in their own right, and equally filled with lots of heart. Comfort TV at its best. \u2013 Lauren Morris<\/strong><\/p>\n Grief counselling doesn\u2019t exactly sound like a barrel of laughs \u2013 but this eccentric dark comedy excels in finding humour in the strangest of places. Dead to Me<\/a> follows sardonic widow Jen (Christina Applegate) as she meets the forever optimistic Judy (Linda Cardellini) at grief counselling, eventually striking up an unlikely close friendship with her despite polar opposite personalities. Queue several sarcastic quips, foul-mouthed insults and bottles of wine as the two women bond over shared loss \u2013 which could all be destroyed by a dark secret Judy is hiding\u2026<\/p>\n In lesser hands this could have ended up as an abrasive misery fest, but it the assured performances and electric chemistry between leads Christina Applegate and Linda Cardellini that make this a must watch, with the two switching between gallows humour and genuine heartbreak with ease. It\u2019s no wonder both have been nominated for Emmys for their performances \u2013 here\u2019s hoping they\u2019ll get the win next season.<\/p>\n For those who enjoyed WandaVision<\/a> but are after a darker and more realistic exploration of grief through a comedic lens, then Dead To Me is the show for you. Two seasons are available, with a third and final instalment on the way. \u2013 Daniel Furn<\/strong><\/p>\n Much like series lead Eleanor Shellstrop (Kristin Bell), we too spent much of 2020 wondering if we\u2019d ended up in the Bad Place \u2013 luckily, however, breezy afterlife sitcom The Good Place<\/a> is the perfect remedy for tough times. The show sees saleswoman Eleanor ascend to the Good Place, a heaven-esque utopia designed to be the perfect afterlife for righteous people. There\u2019s just one problem \u2013 morally corrupt Eleanor is far from righteous, and must hide her past and learn to become a better person if the other residents are to believe this case of mistaken identity.<\/p>\n While the series started as a heavenly fish-out-of-water comedy, several twists along the way have led the show to creative explorations of philosophy, ethics and what it really means to be good. It\u2019s the perfect show for those looking for a deeper message underneath a light, carefree layer of wholesome comedy, a formula that earned the show a whopping 14 Emmy nominations.<\/p>\n Frozen\u2019s Kristin Bell stars as protagonist Eleanor, with William Jackson-Harper (Midsommar) as Chidi Anagonye, the former professor who attempts to teach Eleanor ethics. Former BBC radio presenter Jameela Jamil plays wealthy philanthropist and Eleanor\u2019s eventual friend Tahani Al-Jamil, while Ted Danson turns in a critically praised performance as afterlife \u201carchitect\u201d Michael. \u2013 Daniel Furn<\/strong><\/p> The first thing to know about BoJack Horseman<\/a> is that its lead character is an alcoholic horse voiced by Will Arnett. The second thing to know about BoJack Horseman is that it is absolutely not what you might expect it to be.<\/p>\n BoJack is the washed-up star of \u201990s sitcom Horsin\u2019 Around. He now lives a quiet life in his lavish Hollywood Hills home but is planning a comeback with a tell-all autobiography written by ghostwriter Diane. However, he is reckless and difficult to get along with as he battles drug and alcohol addiction.<\/p>\n Though it arguably took a little while to find its feet (or should that be hooves?), the series grew and blossomed and from midway through season one onwards, it became of the best TV shows out there, mocking the emptiness of celebrity and fast fame delivering a truly poignant examination of issues like depression and mental health. Smart, multilayered, brutal and hilarious, if you\u2019re missing out on BoJack Horseman, you\u2019re just plain missing out. \u2013 Morgan Jeffery<\/strong><\/p>\n Jumping on the mockumentary craze of the 2000s, as the name would suggest this long-running comedy shifted the format to a fresh perspective: the diverse family set-ups of 21st century America. A combination of interview segments of shows like The Office with an updated take on the classic family sitcom, Modern Family<\/a> is one of the most successful shows in recent memory, running for a whopping 11 seasons and winning twenty-two Emmy awards.<\/p>\n Modern Family follows three different interrelated family setups: patriarch Jay Mitchell and his new children with younger second wife Gloria, his daughter Claire and her nuclear family with husband Phil, and Jay\u2019s son Mitchell, who has adopted a child with husband Cameron. From there the show delves into the usual family sitcom scenarios, but with its own unique and very current take.<\/p>\n Sofia Vergara has become the breakout star of the show with her fiery portrayal of Gloria, but she\u2019s joined by some fine company. Eric Stonestreet, Julie Bowen and Ty Burrell have each won two Emmys for their portrayal of Cameron, Claire and self-proclaimed \u201ccool dad\u201d Phil respectively, while Ed O\u2019Neill, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Sarah Hyland and Ariel Winter round out the talented cast. \u2013 Daniel Furn<\/strong><\/p>\n Full of heart and humour, The Kominsky Method<\/a> marks quite possibly a career high for its creator, sitcom veteran Chuck Lorre. The series follows Sandy Kominsky (Michael Douglas), an aging actor and acting coach who has grown old alongside his friend Norman (Alan Arkin), but has to go on without him as he deals with money, death, love, murder and dreams coming true \u2013 it premiered in November 2018 on Netflix and immediately won a following with its funny, poignant stylings and sensitive portrait of life, loss and aging.<\/p>\n It might not sound like a groundbreaking premise, but two top-notch lead performances from Douglas and Arkin help elevate the series into something really quite special. Douglas won the Best Actor \u2013 Television Series Musical or Comedy for his performance, while the show itself won the Golden Globe Award for Best Television Series \u2013 Musical or Comedy in 2019.\u00a0 \u2013 Owen Tonks<\/strong><\/p>\n Netflix\u2019s Ginny and Georgia<\/a> has drawn comparisons to this classic series, but there really is nothing quite like Gilmore Girls. The go-to show when looking for single-parent families on TV, Gilmore Girls follows thirty-something Lorelai Gilmore and the close bond she has with her teenage daughter Rory. We then see the two protagonists deal with love and life in the sleepy town of Stars Hollow, with a particular focus on family \u2013 including Lorelai\u2019s strained relationship with her own parents \u2013 using an effective mix of cross-generational humour and drama.<\/p>\n Known for its quippy fast-paced dialogue and pop culture references, Gilmore Girls drew modest ratings during its initial run, with its later cult classic status prompting Netflix to order a revival in 2016. The show then wrapped up with four-part special Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life, which is available on Netflix along with the original seven seasons.<\/p>\n The titular mother-daughter duo is portrayed by Lauren Graham as independent single mum Lorelai, with precocious Rory played by Alexis Bledel, now better known as fierce resistance member Emily in The Handmaid\u2019s Tale<\/a>. However it was a young Melissa McCarthy who became the breakout star of the show, who would go on to star in other Netflix comedies such as Thunder Force. \u2013 Daniel Furn\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n One of the funniest films of all time (fans will debate whether it\u2019s better than Life of Brian), 1975\u2019s Monty Python and the Holy Grail<\/a> is set in in 932AD and follows King Arthur (Graham Chapman) and his servant Patsy (Terry Gilliam) as they recruit Sir Bedevere the Wise (Terry Jones), Sir Lancelot the Brave (John Cleese), Sir Galahad the Pure (Michael Palin) and Sir Robin the Not-Quite-So-Brave-as-Sir-Lancelot (Eric Idle) to join the Knights of the Round Table.<\/p>\n Superbly silly, Holy Grail \u2013 which was shot mainly on location in Scotland \u2013 transplants what worked so well about the Pythons\u2019 TV work and translates it seamlessly to the big-screen. There\u2019s not much of a narrative at work here, but that\u2019s part of the fun \u2013 what we get instead is 92 minutes packed with iconic, surreal Monty Python humour, from coconuts shells in place of actual horses to the ballad of Camelot. \u2013 Owen Tonks<\/strong><\/p>\n Pushing animation as far as it will go, this very adult comedy follows teenage friends Andrew and Nick as they navigate puberty in suburban New York. \u2018Hormone Monsters\u2019 \u2013 dirty-minded shoulder angels who act as a personification of puberty \u2013 act as humorous sex education teachers for most of the main characters, explaining their changing bodies and sexual issues including all the gory details.<\/p>\n While Big Mouth<\/a> includes all the gross-out humour you might expect from a show like this, underneath the smut are some surprising life lessons. Much like Netflix\u2019s other hit Sex Education, Big Mouth touches on issues rarely explored on TV, including body positivity, sexism in sex education and other more explicit topics.<\/p>\n It\u2019s backed up by an impressive cast too \u2013 co-creator Nick Kroll voices half the characters, including insecure teen Nick and Hormone Monster Maurice. Into the Spider-Verse\u2019s John Mulaney plays Nick\u2019s best friend Andrew, while comedian Jessi Klein voices sarcastic schoolgirl Jessi. Jason Mantzoukas, Maya Rudolph and Jordan Peele also lend their voices.<\/p>\n Big Mouth has clearly been a big success for Netflix, with four seasons now available with a fifth on the way \u2013 along with a spin-off titled Human Resources focused on the world of the hormone monsters. \u2013 Daniel Furn<\/strong><\/p>\n Now over twenty years old, this animated classic still holds up and is widely popular all these years later. A loose parody of The Great Escape, Chicken Run switches the action from Nazi Germany to Mrs. Tweedy\u2019s chicken farm, where she is planning to transform her egg farm into an automated meat pie factory. The only hope for the chickens is a Mel Gibson voiced rooster who can seemingly fly \u2013 will the fleeing fowl be able to fly the nest?<\/p>\n One of the very first animated films from Dreamworks \u2013 and the first feature-length project from Aardman \u2013 Chicken Run still holds the record for the highest-grossing stop motion animation of all time. Featuring plenty of slapstick action for the children and clever references for the adults, critical acclaim was so unanimous there was an unsuccessful attempt to get the film nominated for the Best Picture Oscar \u2013 prompting the introduction of the Best Animated Feature Award. The classic characters will return in the belated Chicken Run sequel<\/a>, which funnily enough is being made in collaboration with Netflix.\u00a0 \u2013 Daniel Furn<\/strong><\/p>\n One of the coolest films of the \u201990s, the Coen brothers\u2019 offbeat follow-up to Fargo features one of the most chilled-out detective stories put to film. When slacker Jeff \u2018The Dude\u2019 Lebowski has his rug urinated on in a case of mistaken identity, he gathers his bowling buddies together to get compensation from the real target \u2013 who happens to be a wealthy millionaire. The Dude then finds himself entwined in a complex kidnap plot that involves missing ransom money, lots of bowling and some truly trippy dream sequences.<\/p>\n With eccentric characters, over-the-top dream sequences and an intentionally overcomplicated plot, The Big Lebowski<\/a> initially received mixed reviews. However, it has since become the definition of a cult favourite, complete with midnight screenings, cosplayers, the annual Lebowski Fest taking place every year, and even the religion Dudeism.<\/p>\n The Big Lebowski had an impressive ensemble cast \u2013 but the movie belongs to Jeff Bridges as iconic lead \u2018The Dude\u2019. John Goodman stars as the Dude\u2019s scheming friend Walter, with Julianne Moore as the Dude\u2019s daughter Maude. Steve Buscemi, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Tara Reid and Sam Elliott also star, along with John Turturro who directed spin-off The Jesus Rolls. \u2013 Daniel Furn<\/strong><\/p>\n A recent international addition to Netflix, Aunty Donna\u2019s Big Ol\u2019 House Of Fun features Australian comedy group Aunty Donna take us on absurd adventure through their day-to-day lives in this sketch show. Aunty Donna is, confusingly, a group made up of men, namely performers Mark Samual Bonanno, Broden Kelly, and Zachary Ruane, director Sam Lingham, filmmaker Max Miller; and composer Tom Armstrong. The group originally formed in 2011 intending to exclusively perform live comedy shows, before expanding into podcasts, a YouTube channel and now TV.<\/p>\n Receiving rave reviews from critics and even comparisons to the legendary Monty Python, Aunty Donna\u2019s Big Ol\u2019 House Of Fun features the group as fictionalised versions of themselves \u2013 as well as several other characters \u2013 in a heightened version of their daily lives through satire, parody, wordplay, and breakout musical numbers. Look out for the impressive celebrity cameos \u2013 including The Office\u2019s Ed Helms (who also produces), singer \u201cWeird Al\u201d Yankovic, Bob\u2019s Burgers\u2019 Kristen Schaal, and Homelander himself Antony Starr.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re into absurdist comedy then this is for you \u2013 storylines include the group\u2019s dishwasher becoming sentient, a search for billion year old pirate \u201cbooty\u201d and a challenge to win the most medals at the 2000 Olympics. \u2013 Daniel Furn<\/strong><\/p>\n Playground politics come into the comedy spotlight in this very British sitcom that will be hugely relatable to mothers, fathers and anyone who has had to regularly do the school run. Middle-class Julia Johnson is forced to take a more hands-on approach to her children\u2019s schooling when her mother decides to stop babysitting, and is soon thrust into the mum-eat-mum world of the school\u2019s \u201cAlpha Mums\u201d and the competitiveness that arises.<\/p>\n The unromantic side of motherhood is on full show here, with any glamorous depictions eschewed in favour of far more realistic scenarios such as the PTA\u2019s reign of terror, being blamed for a nit pandemic and the true chaos that arises from trying to host a children\u2019s party. A consistent critical hit \u2013 we gave season three five stars out of five in our Motherland review<\/a> \u2013 it\u2019s not surprising when you consider the talent in the writing room: Catastrophe\u2019s Sharon Horgan and comedian Holly Walsh are among those penning the trials and traumas of middle-class motherhood.<\/p>\n Line of Duty<\/a>\u2018s Anna Maxwell Martin takes on a very different role as the unorganised Julia newly introduced to the Alpha Mums, while After Life\u2019s Diane Morgan stars as the straight-talking Diane. The Terror<\/a>\u2018s Paul Ready is the stay-at-home dad trying \u2013 and failing \u2013 to integrate into the Alpha Mums, while Hot Fuzz\u2019s Lucy Punch plays the group\u2019s superficially polite leader. \u2013 Daniel Furn<\/strong><\/p>\n It might\u2019ve been controversial at the time of its initial release, with some accusing it of blasphemy and some countries, including Ireland and Norway, banning it altogether for decades, but Monty Python\u2019s Life of Brian<\/a> \u2013 which tells the story of Brian Cohen (Graham Chapman), a Jewish-Romanian man who is born on the same day and in the stable next door to Jesus \u2013 is now widely regarded as one of the best comedy films ever made.<\/p>\n The film follows the ill-fated Brian as he becomes infatuated with a woman called Judith (Sue Jones-Davies), with his desire for her, as well as his dislike of the Romans, inspiring him to join independence movement People\u2019s Front of Judea (PFJ) who spend more time fighting each other than the Romans.<\/p>\n More than 40 years on it\u2019s a classic that absolutely lives up to the hype. Rude, crude and brilliant, this is the Pythons at their most unrestrained and firing on all cylinders. The jokes, many of them wonderfully tasteless, come thick and fast, and the one-liners (\u201cHe\u2019s not the Messiah, he\u2019s a very naughty boy!\u201d \u201cI\u2019m Brian and so\u2019s my wife.\u201d) have gone down in cinematic history. \u2013 Morgan Jeffery<\/strong><\/p>\n Loosely inspired by Doc Brown and Marty McFly from Back to the Future, wacky animated sitcom Rick & Morty<\/a> delves headfirst into concepts such as alternate realities, microverses and simulations to mine fresh comedy material. The show follows grumpy genius Rick Sanchez as he goes on all sorts of intergalactic adventures with his timid grandson Morty, much to the chagrin of his devoted daughter Beth, her insecure husband Jerry and their teenage daughter Summer. Though the series is mostly episodic in nature, there are some ongoing storylines \u2013 with a fan favourite following the Council of Ricks, a group of Ricks from several different dimensions.<\/p>\n This wonderfully inventive series is known for dabbling with scientific theories rarely seen in a comedy, some somewhat realistic (parallel dimensions play a big part) and some completely out there (we\u2019re sure you\u2019ve all heard of Pickle Rick). However, just as clever are some of the narrative twists and character beats \u2013 amidst all the cosmic chaos, the series can knock an emotional blow out of nowhere.<\/p>\n Co-creator Justin Roiland does the heavy lifting voicing both Rick and Morty, though he is joined by Sarah Chalke (Scrubs) as Beth, Chris Parnell (30 Rock) as Jerry and Spencer Grammer (Greek) as Summer. \u2013 Daniel Furn<\/strong><\/p>\n What\u2019s better than having ageless, amiable star Paul Rudd as the lead of a comedy series? Having two Paul Rudds of course! Rudd pulls double duties in this charming Netflix original, which sees run-down copywriter Miles Elliot undergo a mysterious treatment to become his best self \u2013 only to end up cloning himself. With his clone his superior in every way, Miles must learn to, well, live with himself, specifically a more optimistic and driven version of himself.<\/p>\n With a star as likeable as Paul Rudd, it\u2019s a no-brainer to have him in his own sitcom playing dual roles, and the show succeeds largely to the charisma radiating off the two Rudds. While the series is largely light and played for laughs, it raises some ethical dilemmas also \u2013 with Miles\u2019s supportive wife Kate understandably feeling a bit conflicted.<\/p>\n UK viewers will be pleasantly surprised to see comedian Aisling Bea in a big role as Kate, Miles\u2019s architect wife who gets the shock of a lifetime. She\u2019s joined in Living With Yourself<\/a> by Alia Shawkat (Arrested Development) as Miles\u2019s sister Maia, Desmin Borges (Utopia) as co-worker Dan, and Karen Pittman (Luke Cage) as Miles\u2019s boss. \u2013 Daniel Furn<\/strong><\/p>\n Loosely based on creator Dan Harmon\u2019s own university experiences, Community<\/a> follows former lawyer Jeff Winger\u2019s attempt to coast through community college, only to inadvertently form a study group with six other mismatched students. And what students they were \u2013 not only did the show bring Donald Glover and Alison Brie to the world\u2019s attention, but Joel McHale (Ted), Gillian Jacobs (Love), Danny Pudi (Mythic Quest), Yvette Nicole Brown (Big Shot) and Ken Jeong (The Hangover).<\/p>\n What started out as the usual run-of-the-mill university comedy, Community soon found its unique identity with its meta plotlines and parodies of other TV shows, films and entire genres \u2013 all while remaining faithful to its characters\/university setting. The show is famous for its paintball episodes in particular \u2013 just see how many action film references you can spot in the 20 minute runtime.<\/p>\n Infamously plagued by behind-the-scenes issues and low ratings while it was on the air, Community has since become a cult hit that received a popularity boost in 2020 when it was added to Netflix worldwide, the cast reunited for a table read and McHale and Jeong started a Community-themed podcast. The show gave us six sterling seasons \u2013 we\u2019re more hopeful than ever for the movie. \u2013 Daniel Furn<\/strong><\/p>\n While the hugely influential UK edition of The Office<\/a> may have left the streaming service for now, Netflix still boasts The Office US<\/a>, a rare beast in that it is an American adaptation that is arguably just as good as the original.<\/p>\n Other than moving the awkward antics from Slough to Scranton, the premise remains pretty much the same \u2013 a documentary film crew follow the monotonous lives of employees at a paper company in Slough, and the tedium, ego clashes and shenanigans that ensue. What really elevates the show, however, is Steve Carrell\u2019s award-winning turn as Michael Scott, whose inappropriate behaviour, cringe worthy jokes and self-delusions provide much of the comedy for the series.<\/p>\n After a mixed first season attempting to mimic the UK series, the show eventually found its own identity by making Michael into a much more sympathetic and well-meaning character than his David Brent counterpart, finding a winning formula that lasted for a whopping nine seasons and 201 episodes. It didn\u2019t hurt that the sitcom made excellent use of its supporting cast also, with Ed Helms, Mindy Kaling, Craig Robinson and Ellie Kemper going on to become huge stars.<\/p>\n Nielsen named The Office as the most streamed show in Netflix in the US \u2013 no mean feat indeed. \u2013 Daniel Furn<\/strong><\/p>\n Comedy darling Tina Fey nailed the rather difficult task of writing relatable material for teenagers in this 2004 hit that far transcends most high school dramas. The film follows Cady Heron who befriends the A-List girl clique \u2018The Plastics\u2019 after being convinced to sabotage them, only to fall in love with the leader\u2019s ex-boyfriend.<\/p>\n The endlessly quotable film has remained essential viewing for teenage girls the world over, but Tina Fey\u2019s whip-smart dialogue and deconstruction of high school cliques remains an amusing watch at any age. The film\u2019s cult following led to a made-for-television sequel in 2011 and even a Broadway musical in 2018, a good fourteen years after the movie\u2019s debut. The film has since become a pop culture phenomenon \u2013 GIFs and memes of the film are ever-present on social media, with October 3rd<\/sup> unofficially dubbed \u2018Mean Girls<\/a> Day\u2019 after the date was featured in the film.<\/p>\n The film featured Lindsay Lohan at the peak of her teen comedy stardom, as well as Rachel McAdams in a breakout role as \u2018plastic\u2019 Regina George. Amanda Seyfried also makes her film debut as airhead Karen Smith, while Tina Fey also has a small role along with long-time collaborator Amy Poehler. \u2013 Daniel Furn<\/strong><\/p>\nDeath of Stalin<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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<\/div>\nAtypical<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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<\/div>\nI Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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<\/div> Feel Good<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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<\/div> Bo Burnham: Inside<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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<\/div> Special<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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<\/div> Call My Agent<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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<\/div> Fatherhood<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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<\/div> Good Boys<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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<\/div>\nParks and Recreation<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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<\/div> Dead to Me<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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<\/div>\nThe Good Place<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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<\/div>\nBoJack Horseman<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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<\/div>\nModern Family<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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<\/div> The Kominsky Method<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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<\/div>\nGilmore Girls<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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<\/div>\nMonty Python and the Holy Grail<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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<\/div>\nBig Mouth<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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<\/div> Chicken Run<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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<\/div>\u00a0<\/strong>The Big Lebowski<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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<\/div> Aunty Donna\u2019s Big Ol\u2019 House Of Fun<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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<\/div> Motherland<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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<\/div> Monty Python\u2019s Life of Brian<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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<\/div> Rick and Morty<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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<\/div>\nLiving With Yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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<\/div>\nCommunity<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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<\/div>\nThe Office (US)<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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<\/div>\nMean Girls<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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<\/div> Never Have I Ever<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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