ohkcomputer

(2012-05-02 00:31:58)

This show deserves a better review and a lot of love!

The 1 star review that shows up when I looked this up on IMDb isridiculous! I watch quite a few shows (way too many) and this onegenuinely gets a smile on my face without cheap tricks, fake laughter,annoying punchline tunes trying to convince me what just happened wasfunny. The main characters in this show are already memorable in the pilot,they just have chemistry straight away. A lot of shows that I reallylove now didn't start off as well as 'New Girl' has for me.The 'formula' feels fresh to me, I haven't seen this show before inanother form and I absolutely love Zoey in this. Her personality inthis show is exactly why I fall in love in real life. Just watched thethird episode and I'll be sure to tune in next week!

futuretraveler

(2012-05-01 14:45:10)

Best Comedy in Years!

This could become the next scrubs! This show is amazing, the writing issharp and smart and the actors are amazing.This show has so much heart in it, I can see this becoming the next"Scrubs".After many years we finally get a good TV show. After the first so-soepisodes, the show found its footing and is getting better with eachepisode. For example last years (Mr Sunshine or Traffic Lights) showsfailed miserably because they became boring and not funny after a fewepisode. However this show makes you smile all the time. I canrecommend this to everybody who wants good comedy (and not somethinglike two and half men).

topcad

(2012-04-30 21:03:37)

I Think It's Funny

Wow, I stopped by IMDb to see how the ratings were for New Girl andcheck out a few reviews. Gee whiz people, lighten up. Bottom line, ifyou like Zooey, you will like "New Girl". She's quirky, she's funny,she wears fake teeth and talks with a British accent at weddings. Yes,it was a bit disconcerting when Damon Wayons Jr was replaced (it's nothis fault that "Happy Endings" got picked up and he couldn't do bothshows) but Lamorne Morris is doing a fine job. Sidenote: Somebody tellDWJr to get "In Living Color 2" started. Damn, he looks just like hisdad. Oh, and for all the h8rs out there...the ratings are freakingfantastic for Fox. Booyah!

hallveig-1

(2012-04-30 11:27:33)

what the..??

what is going on in the heads of the people writing such bad reviews ofthis lovely little show? I have to say as many of the others, this show is like a breath offresh air, there are some great comedies out there these days likeModern family and HIMYM, but this one is a bit different.. it's sweetand endearing, a bit like Friends. And I'm laughing my ass of overevery episode. Zooey does a great job here like usually, and I like therest of the cast as well. The first couple of episodes were a littleslow to start but the show has really found it's footing now. I reallyrecommend it!

Steph Key

(2012-04-30 15:40:18)

I love this show so much!

This show is the perfect mix of hilarious quotes, misguided charactersand incredible comic actors and writers. The dysfunctional friendshipsthe characters share are brilliant, and Jess (Zooey Deschanel) hasinnumerable hilarious quirks. A brilliant show with great story lines,and just a perfect amount of silliness!I love this show so much it pains me to wait for the each episode tocome out. This show is absolutely brilliant what with Schmidt'sridiculous habits ( he does love his hair chut-en-ay), Nick's comicpessimism, Winston's competitivity, Cece's unexpected interest inSchmidt (they are an odd pairing), and Jess's adorable mannerisms, thisis a recipe for a great show!

msveloso

(2012-04-29 17:48:37)

this is so bad, i wanted to like it but...

First off, I love Zooey Deschanel, so I was really looking forward tothis airing. I've seen her in a few movies and she's always been agreat supporting actress. Perhaps she cannot pull off a leading actressrole. Even her acting in this series is terrible. I was so disappointedafter the first episode. Even more surprising was the rave reviews itwas receiving. So I thought, OK maybe I missed something. I tried towatch the second episode but i felt like i was insulting myintelligence and had to change the channel. I think Zooey should stickto the big screen.The entire storyline is beyond ridiculous, I cannot relate to anythingin it.The only thing funny about this show is that they are still on the air.

Erin Graham

(2012-04-28 16:56:01)

Maybe Maybe Maybe

Let me start this review off first by saying that I am a huge fan ofZooey Deschanel. Honestly, I'm a fan of the whole Deschanel clanincluding Emily Deschanel in "Bones" and even the mom, Mary JoDeschanel in "Twin Peaks" from the early 90s.The first episode started off pretty great. The concept of the showwhile not original in itself (one girl and several guy friends - "MyBoys," "Two Guys, A Girl, and a Pizza Place" etc.) still manages toshow a unique perspective. This girl with her many guy friends, while atypically weird Zooey Deschanel character (she got a show because welove this about her) is oddly quite feminine as are the guys thatsurround her. The initial scenario of the break-up while in the midstof a surprise seduction was hilarious and fresh at least fortelevision.There was a change-up with the cast where the token black roommate("Coach") was replaced with another token black roommate ("Winston").This was done early enough that it didn't phase me all that much whenit happened.The pilot being a great beginning, what I've noticed with the latestepisodes is that Zooey Deschanel ("Jess") doesn't seem to have anycharacter depth. There's no explanation or deeper understanding of whyshe does what she does or is the way she is. I'm not even sure she hasa job. All of her relationships with the current boys, her friend orher ex seem to be superficial and mere affectations of her quirkypersona rather than in anyway real or relatable.The character of "Nick" seems to be sucking all of the character depth.He's obsessed with his ex (ok we've all sort of been there though notto his level) and his behavior is understandable, and relatable. Thisalso gives him a back-story and explanation for his actions. I actuallyam starting to like him more than "Jess" at the moment.I'm putting five out of ten down because I expected more from thisshow. I'm also putting five out of ten down because I am desperatelyhoping that when the show comes back in November that it will add moredepth to Jess and the other guys. What does she do for a living? Washer mom an agoraphobic shut-in? Was her dad a narcissistic workaholicthat wouldn't pay attention unless she sang? How did she meet her modelfriend? Why did her ex cheat on her? Was it because he couldn't takeany more of her quirks? Has this happened to her before? This show has amazing potential. I think to be successful to Zooeyfans, its got to give us more. Here's hoping!

sherrymaki25

(2012-04-28 08:36:38)

Has a LOT of potential....but falls a little short of my hopes

I was really excited about this show when I first heard about itbecause I absolutely LOVE Zooey Deschanel,and I love her quirkypersonality and sense of humor. But I feel there is something lackingin all the other characters. The most disappointing is the Nickcharacter. He's down and out, and supposed to be down-to-earth, but Ihave a hard time liking his character. He gets jealous too easily andmakes a big deal of little things. He's not very interesting and I findhis confidence lacking. I really wish he was more laid-back, he seems alittle uptight. So I can see that the show wants Jess and him to gettogether at some point, but I really think his character needs changesbefore that happens.I like the Schmidt character, I think it's hilarious how he tries sohard with women, and is obnoxious in a funny way. I don't see Winstonas really connecting with the other guys, kinda seems like he doesn'twant to be there. And the girl that Nick is dating is pretty much areplica of Zooey, I think her personality should be more distinctive.Anyways, I hope the best for the show, it has a lot of potential withsuch a fabulous main actress, but the other characters need change andmore depth.

nephalinesyenite

(2012-04-27 16:14:11)

Has Promise

Aftering watching 9 episodes of this show, and reading many of the IMDbreviews I thought I'd give a quick review.Zooey is quirky and charming as Jess, and yes sometimes the Jesscharacter is annoying or is written in such a way that her behaviorseems stupid. Not as bad as Sarah Silverman on her show, but still abit over the top. If you can't stand the Jess character, then you won'tbe able to watch more than a few episodes of New Girl. Jess's roommatesNick and Schmidt are enjoyable, and are recognizable roommatearchetypes...I've known guys much like them. The Winston characterisn't quite working, but more is revealed about him in episodes 7&9.Certainly I do agree with other reviewers that Jess needs to be writtenwith more character development. At this point I feel that I know moreabout the roommates than I do about Jess. Why was Daman Wayans Jr. replaced after the pilot? Well he is on anexcellent comedy called "Happy Endings" which is in it's second season.Since actors never know if their shows are going to be renewed, or if anew pilot will be picked up, sometimes casting changes have to be madeif actors are committed to something else when a pilot is finallypicked for development. I would heartily recommend Happy Endings toanyone who watches the New Girl, it is funny, and quirky, has a greatcast, and I personally believe it's better written than New Girl (andfunnier). Why continue to watch the New Girl? Any show that has engagingcharacters, silliness, and can make me laugh, is worth my time. Someshows need time to "simmer", and do improve and I hope this one will.Sure beats tired comedies such as 2 1/2 men.

Joel Ritchie

(2012-04-27 05:48:25)

Funny and worth watching, but most of the comedy has been done before.

I started the show because I LOVE Zooey, and i liked it enough to keepgoing. I noticed mainly at the start that quite a lot of the jokes andsubplots have been done before but really the actors and differentcharacters make it worth it. They are all really likable and havereally good chemistry. I was disappointed when i found that 'The Coach'would only appear in the first episode but it wasn't long until i wasused to Winston. Just one more positive, I love the theme song. It's acatchy song and i have never seen an opening quite like it. Funny show,i hope it keeps going and furthers it's boundaries. It had a strongstart and definitely has a lot more potential.

H. World

(2012-04-27 00:04:36)

This show has promise.

Cute show but if Jess doesn't end up with a hot hipster with a haircutlike James McAvoy in Penelope, I'm going to quit watching. I don't knowhow much longer I can buy that this beautiful, intelligent girl isputting up with this house full of douchebags. Zooey Deschanel rocksand has so much to offer as an actress. It's unfortunate that she'sdegrading herself to play along with the TV stereotype that "dorky"people aren't desirable. I still have hope that she's not going to endup with one of her loser roommates. I would really like to see her asthe romantic lead in a film with a co-star that's up to her caliber.Her talent and appeal are being wasted here.

higgythepiggy

(2012-04-26 12:51:16)

I liked it enough but not enough to remember it...

My title says it all.Here's what I have to say about it:For what it was it was kind of funny. It was witty. It got boring. Iliked it but it is very vanilla. There wasn't enough flavor to keep meinterested. Honestly, I'd be surprised if this show got another season.I only think that the rating are 7 plus because the only one's thatreally rated it, liked it. When you weigh this show with other showsthat have a similar time slot . . . It just doesn't match up. I reallydon't like the girl that plays the main character, Zooey Whatever-It-May-Be (Honestly, I'm just too lazy too look up how to spell her lastname). Maybe I just don't like Jess, Zooey's character, that much. Sheis way too over the top, way more dramatic and crazy silly than mosttheater people I know and she is suppose to be a teacher? She's more ofa kid than the kids I know. I know that Miss Whatever-Her-Last-Name-Iscould have taken that script and portrayed a less eccentric character.The guys are cool and all but none of them are memorable either.I honestly, don't see this show surviving and it should be pulled offair so that another pilot of a better show can be aired.

Sil

(2012-04-26 00:45:16)

Disappointing

The pilot was quite interesting and promising. A somewhat strange and original girl moving with three single men, thepotential for fun and entertaining moments seemed endless. Combined toZoe's appeal this looked like a winner.Unfortunately it mostly falls flat. Zoe's dressing like a 10 year-oldgirl is not cute and not appealing. Jake M. Johnson's motto could wellbe "I shout therefore I act". Max Greenfield's acting is better as isLamorne Morris' but they are not helped by mostly flat lines anduninspired screenplay. Hannah Simone brings quite a sexy and glamorouspresence but I feel her character should better be integrated in thestory: it does not seem probable that she loves to spend her time withdorks.All in all the series is a very sub-par friends. I still think it hasthe potential to be good if not great, but it direly needs to bere-tuned.

annamariesacay

(2012-04-25 15:24:38)

I have not missed an episode!!

I rate this up to 10 just because I LOVE IT, and I love Zooey eversince... I am quite sad to know that there are very poor reviews forthis show cause most is not true, well at least for my point of view. ILOVE IT, I LOVE IT, I LOVE IT. I don't care if they say Zooey'scharacter needs depth, I think the character has it, in its own way...I'll keep watching this show...forever.This show has given me something to look forward to every weekend (ourtime) and it has not failed me yet. I love all the characters, I likethe idea of Nick being put up with Jess, I also like Schmidt, he'sweird, yeah but it would not have worked if it was written another way.I did miss Wayans cause I already liked him during the pilot, butLamorne is not bad at all.I am no critic, but I love this show, the way it is. The writer has putan effort into it, the cast, everybody in the show, so this reviewserves as my appreciation to their work, well done everyone.. I needmore of the show though..

Trancemaster

(2012-04-24 21:32:32)

Awesome and Funny

I found this comedy to not only make me laugh but it managed to be attimes very cute but not sickly. The first American sitcom I have seenmanage this balance, it is pleasant and inoffensive. There were times when I couldn't watch because of the cringe factor,which is something that many US sitcoms often lack. OK the lads are notBAFTA winners, but we have to admit that but Zooey is amazing and farfrom steals the show and makes up for the lads and lets face it, she'sthe girl next door. Men want her and women want to be her. There were moments I cried with laughter. Well done for finally makingthis and please hurry up and make a second season.Jinni

barcefan94

(2012-04-24 13:15:59)

Good but a bit confusing

I'm not sure if my rating is too optimistic because it could have beenlower but I'm hoping that this show works out so I'll leave it at 7.The show is pretty good in the sense that I was entertained but Ididn't laugh as much as I do when watching TBBT or HIMYM. And to behonest I can't seem to figure out if this TV-show is actually only forwomen which is pretty confusing since I'm a guy. That doesn't mean it'sbad. There are of course funny shows for women (I honestly love SATC). I'm not a big Zooey Deschanel fan which is perhaps why I think "Jess"can be a bit annoying and I would honestly rather learn more about Nickbecause I think his character seems to have more depth. But I would saythat the only thing I find really annoying and terrible about this showis the intro! I hate it! I know it's stupid but it's awful. I usuallydon't have an opinion on the intro but this is just plain bad!All that being said I think it's a good show and I would like to see itsucceed :)

GameGirlX

(2012-04-22 05:38:28)

Loved Dermot Mulroney

For me, the show is a miss and hit. I watch faithfully because I don'twant to miss out on the "hit" episodes. Last night was just that! Ilove Dermot Mulroney and feel like I am missing out because he reallyisn't exposed enough. A couple of hit big screens and some underwhelming Lifetime type movies but no series to let us get a feel forhis true life character. Whoever he is...I know I love him. He is justso appealing as a love interest prospect (for any woman). I would loveto see him stay and string out the hookup with Jess. Let all the guys look up to him and let him continue to be aninspiration to Nick but let Nick stay in the star-struck mode becausethat was actually funny. I really hate Nick's character being such aslacker. Let Nick get off his ass become a successful lawyer andcompete for Zooey's affections but in a non confessional comedic mannerso that Zooey is unable to recognize his undying love. Let Schmidt havepenis envy because Mulroney makes more money, has a better body andattracts Schmidt's love interests without trying. Let Mulroney hireWinston and fail as his mentor because Winston is incapable of gettingpast over thinking situations and have him make comedic businesserrors. Winston's character needs a pick me up because he's not gotthat "funny" going on like the others.This show is almost like watching Dorothy living with the tin man,cowardly lion and the scarecrow...so writers...be careful because afteryou've seen the "Wizard of Oz" about 10 times...It's really hard towatch without shelving it for 5 years.

viviannepontes

(2012-04-21 18:37:37)

Don't waste your time watching this show

I love Zooey Deschanel looks and personality. So I have watched allthree episodes of this show, trying to give Zooey a chance.Zooey plays Jess, and the character is less than shallow, is empty-headed and nothing interesting. What is the fun thing about startsinging at everything? This is a common joke about what is NOT funny.Not the other way round.The only scene fun, up to now, was on the first episode when she dancesnaked. Fun but not enough to make me remember all about.And Schmidt character? Nobody is that flat stupid. Big stupidity comesin layers.A comedy with no fun, a story full of clichГѓВ©s, and characters with nodepths. This show doesn't worth even the time I spent writing thisreview.I wasted my time. You don't need to waste yours.

Europeancinema

(2012-04-20 20:35:15)

Great new show!

After three episodes I really start to like this show! The pilot wasgood, the second episode was so-so, the third episode was very good! Ihad to laugh out loud all the time (except for one of the guys whenhe's drunk). The characters are all a bit off, especially ZooeyDeschanel's character. It suits her very well! So on the one hand theshow is a bit weird. As if the main characters come from anotherstrange, bright and colorful world. If you like to watch funny weirdanimals in the zoo, you'll like this show as well. On the other hand wehave some very uncanny situations when these characters find themselvescoping with their lives on planet Earth. And some very good jokes too!Hopefully this show will only get better and stays for a couple ofseasons.

jazebelle

(2012-04-20 09:48:18)

Don't get what all the buzz is about

I just completed episode 3 of New Girl, and don't get why everyone issaying this is the next best comedy out there. I agree with one of the reviewers here that the character Jess, isreally a 30-year old child. There's truly nothing endearing about agrown girl acting retarded. Sadly all three of the guys can hardly act, especially the one calledSchmidth. The roommates have no chemistry what so ever, and the storyline has been very sloppy so far. I don't even see anything funny about New Girl, but I truly hope itpicks up, since this was exactly how I felt about Will and Grace, butthat got a lot better in Season 2, and became a big hit. I actually want New Girl to succeed, and I think Zoey can do a lotbetter. Best of luck.