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What to write about?

When thinking of a blog topic, I had to think long and hard about what interested me enough to write about. I pondered writing about different music that I enjoy, thought writing about ADHD would be interesting, and even contemplated writing an entire blog about my relationship. However, I knew that all of those topics would not be able to be talked about for weeks on end.

I needed something that could change each week- something that could evolve along with my blog. Something… timeless. 

And what have I decided on? A blog dedicated to television shows. For as long as they have existed, TV shows have provided a source of entertainment for people young and old. I enjoy disappearing into the different realities that television shows create, as well as delving into the communities that the audience members create themselves. When I have truly fallen in love with a show, I am quickly able to find fans of the show to share information and inside jokes with. My goal with this blog is to highlight some of my favorite shows- and to talk about what they mean to me.

So, without further ado, let’s dive into this week’s TV show: The Good Place. 

Welcome. Everything is fine.

The Good Place was created in 2016 by NBC, and it aired for four years before finishing up in January of 2020. It starred Kristen Bell, who is also popular in the Frozen franchise. The premise of the show comes from the idea of the afterlife. At the beginning of the show, Kristen Bell’s character (Eleanor Shellstrop) is welcomed into the Good Place- seemingly the afterlife reminiscent of heaven. She is introduced to her “Good Place approved” soul mate, Chidi, soon after realizing that she does not belong in the Good Place at all. The first season follows Eleanor’s journey of learning to become a good person in order to earn her spot in the Good Place. Chidi, a moral philosopher, agrees to train her and Jason. Jason, believed to be a monk, was actually a petty criminal from Jacksonville, Florida. 

Jason and Eleanor attempt to become better people, in order to not be found out by the architect of the Good Place, Michael. 

What do I love most about this show? I think that the conversations between the characters about morality and philosophy really stood out to me in a new way. Of course, everyone tries to be the best person they possibly can be, but what is it all for? This show gives meaning to the actions we take on Earth. It brings up questions to ponder in our everyday lives. How do we become the best possible versions of ourselves? Are we taking action to become better people for the right reasons? 

Tune in next week to talk about a different show!