TV #40 of 2018:
Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, season 1
This musical comedy starts off strong and only gets better from there. The original numbers – generally two per episode, spanning a wide range of different musical styles – are all hilarious, but it’s the focus on character work that really makes this program soar as it goes along. I put off watching for a long time because of the title, but it actually engages with mental health issues in a serious and nuanced way (without ever losing the humor). I love it, and I keep getting all the songs stuck in my head.
★★★★★
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