Parks and Recreation
Because parks don't grow on trees.
Created by Greg Daniels, Michael Schur
On NBC
A warmly affectionate workplace comedy built on genuine affection between characters and an optimistic faith in civic engagement and personal growth.
In an attempt to beautify her town — and advance her career — Leslie Knope, a mid-level bureaucrat in the Parks and Recreation Department of Pawnee, Indiana, takes on bureaucrats, cranky neighbors, and single-issue fanatics whose weapons are lawsuits, the jumble of city codes, and the democratic process she loves so much.
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Is Parks and Recreation easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 97% of series.
Does Parks and Recreation leave you hopeful? Yes, very. More hopeful than 97% of series.
Is Parks and Recreation violent? Barely. Less violent than 89% of series.
Is Parks and Recreation sad? Barely. Less sad than 88% of series.
Is Parks and Recreation scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of series.
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How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
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Everything like Parks and Recreation, and what each one shares →
Like Parks and Recreation
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Parks and Recreation
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Parks and Recreation, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Parks and Recreation, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Parks and Recreation, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
