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12 Reasons You Should Already Be Watching 'The Good Place'

Because let's be honest, you're going to the Bad Place if you aren't.

Morgan Lyle

Dec 11, 2018

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12 Reasons You Should Already Be Watching 'The Good Place'

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Looking for a new Netflix show to binge over break? Or watch instead of studying for finals? Look no further. "The Good Place" is a cute, funny new-ish comedy that not only makes you laugh but also makes you think about the ethical dilemmas of life. Don't believe me? Here are fifteen reasons you should watch "The Good Place" this winter break.

Kristen Bell

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I mean, how can you say no to this face?

The Unlikely Group of Friends

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If you aren't watching for Kristen Bell, you should be watching to catch a glimpse of the strange, raw, and hilarious friendship between the four main characters.

You've Never Seen A Show Like It

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Somehow this show combines the deep, dark fears of death and afterlife with a hilarious take on "heaven" and "hell." I guarantee you'll find yourself laughing while contemplating your own life choices.

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You may recognize him as Mose from "The Office," but he was primarily the writer and producer of both "The Office" and "Parks and Recreation." Now he's back again with this masterpiece "The Good Place."

Inspired By "Lost"

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Well, it doesn't feature any plane crashes or island survival, but Schur revealed in an interview with "The Atlantic" that the major structure of the TV show storyline echoes that of "Lost."

Ted Danson Is Back!

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Okay so he didn't really go anywhere, but he's been around for a while. Some of his most popular work has been in "Cheers," "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation," and "Curb Your Enthusiasm." Just another reminder that age is just a number... just look at him go!

New "Complicated" Love Interest

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Naturally, because this show is set in the afterlife, everything's a little... strange. Love and relationships between the characters are no different. In the Good Place you're paired with "Soulmate" who has been perfectly matched to you. Of course, since Eleanor has been placed in the Good Place by mistake, her soulmate is not really her "perfect" match.

The Anti-Heroine

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I think we are used to seeing Kristen Bell in the sweet, good girl role so seeing her play an edgy, self-absorbed anti-heroine in "The Good Place" is refreshing. Plus, who doesn't like a girl who can kick some butt?

Bright Color Scheme

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I know it sounds stupid, but if you're down and need a pick-me-up, this show should be your go to. Just experiencing the bright, colorful world of "The Good Place" makes you feel better.

You're Bound To Learn A Little About Moral Philosophy

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Chidi, Eleanor's assigned soulmate, was a moral philosophy professor during his time on Earth. It's no surprise that morality is important even in the afterlife.

SO MANY PLOT TWISTS

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Don't worry. I won't spoil it. But seriously! This show ALWAYS keeps you on your toes.

And One More Time... Kristen Bell

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Because we can't get enough of her. Seriously. She's amazing.

So grab a blanket, make some hot cocoa, and watch "The Good Place" this winter break.

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10 ways to prepare for finals week—beginning with getting to the library.

Who knows where we would be without them.

1. Thank you for laughing at my jokes, even when they really aren’t funny.

2. Thank you for singing unbearably loud with me all the time.

3. Thank you for letting me vent to you for hours about anything and basically being my personal therapist.

4. Thank you for ordering pizza with me at 2 in the morning.

5. Thank you for all the movie days when we don’t feel like moving.

6. Thank you for being my workout buddy everyday.

7. Thank you for sharing your closets with me.

8. Thank you for taking naps with me at random hours during the day.

9. Thank you for cleaning our home with me when we absolutely need to.

10. Thank you for all the rides when it’s late and you don’t want me to walk home alone in the dark.

11. Thank you for studying with me in our kitchen when we didn't want to go the library.

12. Thank you for making dinner with me.

13. Thank you for helping with my hair, makeup and outfit every time we go out.

14. Thank you for taking countless ugly pictures with me.

15. Thank you for not judging me when I go too long without showering.

16. Thank you for making our apartment feel like a second home.

17. Thank you for being there through all of our boy troubles.

18. Thank you for giving me a hug when I feel homesick.

19. Thank you for getting excited with me when one of us gets a good grade on an exam.

20. Thank you for still being my friend and not judging me when I say or do dumb things.

21. Thank you for telling me what I should do when I am sick.

22. Thank you for dancing horribly with me everywhere we go.

23. Thank you for staying up super late with me when we aren’t tired or can’t sleep.

24. Thank you for being super weird with me.

25. Thank you for all the unforgettable college memories.

26. And most of all, thank you for being the best friends a girl could have.

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5."I have no idea what I'm reading."

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7. "I’m going to fail. I’m going to fail."

8. "I’m dropping out of school."

9. "What grade do I have to get on the final to pass the class?"

10. "Oh, no, I have to do good."

11. "I shouldn’t have procrastinated all semester."

12. "I wanna go to bed."

13. "We did not learn this!"

14. "I should go get food."

15. "Why do we even have finals?"

16. "I don’t want to be at the library."

17. "Get off your phone."

18. "I can watch Netflix for like 20 minutes and then go back to studying."

19. "I shouldn’t have watched Netflix."

20. "You have to study now!"

The "Happiest Place on Earth" has a lot of characters with some pretty great advice.

Remember you’re the one who can fill the world with sunshine. — Snow White

The past can hurt. But the way I see it, you can either run from it or learn from it. — Rafiki

You don't have time to be timid. You must be bold and daring. — Lumière

If watching is all you're gonna do, then you're gonna watch your life go by without ya. — Laverne

Sometimes the right path is not the easiest one. — Grandmother Willow

Always let your conscience be your guide. — Jiminy Cricket

To infinity and beyond. — Buzz Lightyear

Life is a journey to be experienced, not a problem to be solved. — Pooh

Let it go. — Elsa

If you can't say something nice, don't say nothin' at all. — Thumper

Today's special moments are tomorrow's memories. — Genie

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