I went into Suburgatory expecting a lightweight teen comedy, but Season 1 turned out to be a clever, funny, and surprisingly heartfelt send-up of suburban absurdity.
At the heart of the show is Jane Levy as Tessa. Levy, who channels the acerbic wit of a young Kat Dennings or a darker Zooey Deschanel, is the perfect audience surrogate. She serves as the narrator, guiding us through the absurdity of her new life. Her internal monologues are cutting and often hilarious, highlighting the ridiculousness of her peers. Suburgatory - Season 1
If you liked Arrested Development ’s take on wealthy obliviousness or Clueless ’s satirical edge, give Suburgatory a shot. I went into Suburgatory expecting a lightweight teen
What elevates above a simple "fish out of water" story is its tonal precision. The show is savage in its mockery of suburban excess. Gags about "Yogurtland" franchises, emotionally deprived children getting plastic surgery for their 16th birthday, and parents who treat their children like accessories land with razor-sharp accuracy. She serves as the narrator, guiding us through