After a captivating pilot launched on Sept. 20, 2011, the FOX TV series “New Girl” has captured the heart of viewers, leaving them wanting more. Finding the time to watch TV in everyday life is never promising but “New Girl” is a show worth scheduling around or even getting on Hulu to watch. That’s right, I said it. DVR it, break out the laptop for an online version or ask for this season on DVD for your birthday. Either way, it’s a show that you’ll definitely want to make time to see.
Zooey Deschanel who is more commonly known for her quirky roles in movies such as “Elf”, “Yes Man” and “500 Days of Summer” takes the leading part as the “New Girl” in a world where she is not understood: A man’s world. After finding her boyfriend cheating on her, Jess (Deschanel) is left without a place to stay. As any young, eager, homeless person would do, she sets out to find an apartment but gains much more; three male roommates who have no idea how to handle Jess and her mess.
Jess’ character does not differ from any other Deshanel role. She’s cute, funny and nonetheless, awkward. To say the least, Jess is a girl with a vintage skirt on who makes life’s toughest situations seem relatively easy. Nothing new from the blue eyed endearing girl which doesn’t surprise anyone. She is who she is and that character isn’t changing.
She gets cheated on, yet she finds three guys to live with who take her under her wing. She has a broken heart but she still sings about everything she does to stay lighthearted. She is misunderstood but she doesn’t care what anyone thinks. This character is admirable and that’s nice to see even if it the usual Deschanel role.
Her three roommates create an adventure for the viewers with three completely different personalities that you wouldn’t imagine going well together. And then there is her best friend CeCe (Hannah Simone), a tall, beautiful model who is the polar opposite of Jess. Nick (Jake Johnson) is the most mature and grounded of the three guys, making it easier for Jess to relate to him. Winston (LaMorne Morris) is the ex-basketball player who shares Jess’ pain in a way, as he comes back to this lifestyle without the fame of basketball. And then there is Schmidt (Max Greenfield) who plays the character of the frat boy wannabe with homosexual tendencies, which is confusing to viewers because of his annoying, womanizing ways. His role is automatically repulsive after the first watch, making his character the flaw of the show.
When it comes down to it, it’s a show about relationships, love, heartbreak and moving on. Everyone is experiencing their own problems but because they are all going through it together, this makes the show less sad and more entertaining. But what happens when feelings get involved within the circle? If anyone remembers the show “Three’s Company” or “Two Guys and a Girl”, you can somewhat get an idea of what this whole “New Girl” thing is about; A beautiful girl living with guys in a platonic state of mind. But do things always stay platonic? Who’s to say that a flame will be kindled within their apartment but you’ll never know unless you watch it for yourself.
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