Andrew is incapacitated right now. I think that’s the word. So without his permission, I am going to try my hand at this instead of doing the Game of the Week. Why? Two reasons. The first: to show to Andrew that he doesn’t own me. The second: there’s no glory in game of the week. ESPN doesn’t put out a game of the week every week because it gets millions of clicks. No, they put out power rankings every week because they get millions of clicks. That’s what we are here for. Let’s get millions of clicks. The only way I can think to do that would be to discuss something that has wider appeal than just this group of 14. That’s why I brought you here today to read my power rankings of the top 5 best comedy tv shows currently on Netflix or Hulu (Stick around until the end for a special treat)
1. Bojack Horseman
This one is at the top for me without a doubt. It’s ability to make one laugh while at other times making them think is unmatched in today’s world of television. It’s an animated show, which has caused some concern in many, but give it a shot and I doubt you will be disappointed.
2. Nathan For You
Back to back shows that a lot of people haven’t seen, Nathan For You blends dry comedy and satire like no other. Available on Hulu, give it a shot and see what this man who graduated from business school with really good grades can do for you.
3. New Girl
It truly gets unjust hate. A new age Friends, new girl puts guys and girls in a few will they/won’t they scenarios that form the foundation of American sitcoms. What sets this show apart is the chemistry between actors and the writing, bringing situational comedy to the next level.
4. The Office
It’s just the classic answer to this question. Everywhere you go you could pull out an Office quote or two from the memory bank and get laughs. However, I don’t rank it as highly as others. People are conditioned to like it because others do instead of forming opinions of their own. The writing has its off days and the show generally turns downhill after Michael Scott leaves Dunder Mifflin.
5. It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia
A cornerstone for those who like dark humor, IASIP brings a group of narcissistic idiots together and sees what trouble follows. It is the longest running sitcom ever for good reason and the 14th season kicks off tonight at 10 PM on FXX.
I did promise you a treat. So here it is. I’m not going to do conventional power rankings because I don’t care what your record is. We are three weeks in. Anything can happen. I will instead just rank how I feel about your roster moving forward, including a strength and a weakness.
1. Too Many Cook
Strength: Dalvin, Waller, Davante Adams will likely get it going soon
Weakness: Aaron Jones is splitting 50/50, and that goes double for James White and Sony Michel
2. Country Road, Take Mahomes
Strength: Exceptional at roping people into bad trades
Weakness: Depth could be an issue, over-reliance on bad offenses
3. God Hates Jags
Strength: Receivers are fantastic, maybe the best trio in the league
Weakness: No second running back. Like literally none
4. Draw on Her Like Doodlebob
Strength: You actually have more depth than the majority of others in this league
Weakness: Incapable of checking/setting lineups. Bye weeks are coming up
5. Beginners Luck ?
Strength: Traded AB at the perfect time, receivers are excellent
Weakness: Frank Gore at RB2 could be cause for concern
6. Team KamiKOZe
Strength: Kamara and Deshaun
Weakness: Pre-season “elite” wide receiver talent needs to come through
7. Mexico Militia
Strength: Zeke, Ertz, and TY has even looked like a great value
Weakness: Worries about the flex spot. Fuller hasn’t done much this year
8. Fixin’ for a Mixon
Strength: A whole stable of running backs, way more than one should need
Weakness: Receivers are lacking as a result. Witten is 50
9. Easy Breesy
Strength: Getting great value out of receivers
Weakness: Getting terrible value out of your third rounder Hockenson
10. Schweitz Sexy Squad
Strength: Kelce is a monster, Ekeler will feast (for as long as Gordon is out)
Weakness: Gordon won’t be out forever, and this team looks average outside of that
11. Mahomey and Me
Strength: Mahomes, Derrick Henry is great, Tyreek will one day return
Weakness: Team is extremely thin, and that is leaking into the starting lineup
12. Rest in Pieces…..
Strength: Terry McLaurin for free was excellent work
Weakness: Running backs will have on and off days and receivers aren’t good enough to make up for that
13. Ain’t Nothing But a Peanut
Strength: A really solid first two running backs in Conner and Fournette, even though they haven’t produced
Weakness: Lack of depth, WR talent not there, running backs might not produce
14. Meme Dream Team
Strength: I actually don’t have a strength for your team. This wasn’t meant to be a roast. I’m sorry
Weakness: The roster, ability to make trades and play the waiver wire, memes aren’t even that good.