The show relies on awkward humor to keep you watching, and for the most part, it works. I am happy to say that it doesn’t have a laugh track. I think we have enough of those already and it gets in the way of determining whether a comedy is actually funny or just supposedly funny. Regarding Zooey’s support, her crew of guys seem to have interesting personalities, but given that the pilot is only 20 minutes long, it is not enough to determine whether they will be a good complement or just bring disaster. The concept of the show is likeable, although not the most original. Somehow, I can’t help but think about Ryan Reynolds’ Two Guys, a Girl and a Pizza Place in the late 1990s. One thing that I hope New Girl can overcome is becoming repetitive. Aside from Jess going on random dates and the guys helping her, what else can happen?
To answer the question I posted earlier, no, there isn’t something new about this show except we get to be treated to a regular dose of Zooey Deschanel (which is good if you’re a fan but sort of worthless if you aren’t). However, don’t get me wrong. I liked watching the pilot episode of New Girl. I didn’t find myself gasping for breath or falling off my seat, but it definitely has its funny moments. Jokes were not as flat as I expected them to be. Many people were skeptical about the show’s future but since that it has already been given a full season order, I expect it to at least last another season.
Give it a shot, folks. And keep your fingers crossed. We want more of our Zooey!