A 'Community' Movie Is a Bad Idea
Although the rallying cry of “six seasons and a movie” was a constant on Community, a film continuation feels unnecessary for a variety of reasons.
The 21st century saw the debut of many great comedy shows, proving that the traditional sitcom format was in dire need of reinvention. Compared to the standard “nuclear family” style programs of the 1980s and 1990s, the new century’s comedies pushed the boundaries with their content, broke traditional rules of formatting, and opened themselves up to more diverse creative perspectives. While programs like The Office and How I Met Your Mother became major hits that secured significant ratings and awards success, many of the best comedies of the era earned more niche followings. Although it never became “mainstream,” the comedy series Community stood out for its memorable characters, inventive storylines, and self-referential humor. While creator Dan Harmon has teased the possibility of a continuation that would unite the original cast, Community is best left alone without a feature film spinoff.
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