Parks and Recreation - Reviews

The show’s first series introduces Amy Poehler’s lovable Deputy Department Director Leslie Knope, who appears to be just a public sector Michael Scott, less a Y-chromosome.

...one of the funniest shows on TV is also the one with the biggest heart.

It's a lot to handle, but fortunately the show is up for it.

Ron ate several bacon-wrapped shrimp [...], and a paper mache dummy of Ben caught on fire. What else do you need?

Seven seasons in, Parks And Recreation remains a reliable comedy machine.

The documentary aesthetic (zooming in and out with quick pans) has worked well in the past for both British and American renderings of The Office. Parks and Recreation is a clear descendent of the show...