The fourth season of Community was a mess behind the scenes with series creator Dan Harmon being fired and Chevy Chase mostly (and then finally) leaving the show over the creative direction of his character Pierce. That craziness definitely bled onto what would make it to air and the show just did not feel the same. By this point, the show has pretty much dropped all pretense about the classes the group is taking being the focus and is basically about the quirkiness of the characters and the situations they find themselves in. That is not to say that there are not funny moments, but it is a different show in season four than it was in season one.
For those who get the DVD set, for extras, there are commentary tracks on each episode which usually include the writer of the episode and one or two cast members. Donald Glover and Chevy Chase were the only members of the cast to not participate in at least one commentary track. Then there are deleted scenes, a gag reel, and some episode-specific making-of featurettes. So, if you like extras there is a lot there.
Overall, the season was okay but not as good as it had been in prior years. I think the acting was very good, but the writing was definitely not as strong as it had been, which definitely affected what made it to air. There was a strong recurring and guest cast this season including Malcolm McDowell, Jason Alexander, Sara Bareilles, Jack Black, Adam Devine, Giancarlo Esposito, Brie Larson, Tricia Helfer, Luke Perry, and Jeannie Garth, among others. I do think the season is worth watching, and thankfully the show does bounce back after this season, but just be aware that it is definitely the weak point of the series.
For those who get the DVD set, for extras, there are commentary tracks on each episode which usually include the writer of the episode and one or two cast members. Donald Glover and Chevy Chase were the only members of the cast to not participate in at least one commentary track. Then there are deleted scenes, a gag reel, and some episode-specific making-of featurettes. So, if you like extras there is a lot there.
Overall, the season was okay but not as good as it had been in prior years. I think the acting was very good, but the writing was definitely not as strong as it had been, which definitely affected what made it to air. There was a strong recurring and guest cast this season including Malcolm McDowell, Jason Alexander, Sara Bareilles, Jack Black, Adam Devine, Giancarlo Esposito, Brie Larson, Tricia Helfer, Luke Perry, and Jeannie Garth, among others. I do think the season is worth watching, and thankfully the show does bounce back after this season, but just be aware that it is definitely the weak point of the series.
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