A light-hearted sitcom set in the fictional Greendale community college, Community presents the manifold (mis)adventures of a diverse study group and the members' interpersonal dynamics.

While it primarily functions as a portrayal of the evolution of a family of misfit students, the show's real strength lies in its ability to leverage an extensive array of mediums and genres in which to present its stories. Animation, puppetry, musicals, documentaries, game shows, horror vignettes, festive shorts, sci-fi concoctions ... you name it, they have it. The abundance of callbacks, popular culture references and fourth wall breaks injected into the gag-filled dialogue further serves to enhance the levity and rewatchability of the episodes. The characters may be stereotypical but their flawed natures and distinct personality traits render them relatable and mostly endearing while also making their individual journeys all the more satisfying. The acting is praiseworthy on the whole, the single-camera filming style is employed purposefully, the editing and effects are done well, and the music tends to aptly complement each scene.

Unfortunately, the show is guilty of overstaying its welcome, losing a lot of its creative flair and ingenuity in the later seasons. The writing lacked wit and humour, the "Save Greendale" theme became tiresome, and the loss of some of the original cast was keenly felt with characters becoming largely stagnant. Also, like most serialized sitcoms, Community had its share of poor episodes over the course of its runtime be that thanks to underwhelming plots, obnoxious characters (like Pierce and Chang) or other behind-the-scenes differences.

In conclusion, it might lose some of its sheen in the later seasons, but the first half of Community is a refreshing reinvention of the sitcom genre. It is the perfect combination of simple but heartfelt stories, creative storytelling and memorable characters that rarely fails to excite and entertain.