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When Peacock first arrived on the streaming scene in 2020, there were plenty of reasons to be excited about NBCUniversalâs venture to capture the cord-cutting audience, with the roster of new original shows being one of the biggest. Included in the litter of the comedies, dramas, and sci-fi adventures was
Rutherford Falls, which looks to be another hilarious yet socially-conscious show from
Parks and Recreations and
The Good Placeâs Mike Schur, who created the show alongside Ed Helms and Sierra Teller Ornelas. And with a stable of actors, including Helms, who was responsible for some of
But after starting
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Half-hour comedy; 4 episodes watched for review
The show subtly but effectively uses ironic humor and jokes to bring the bias against a marginalized community to the forefront, so it’s hard-hitting without being forced. This is evident right from the pilot, which shows the heritage museum honoring the town’s white ancestors, run by Nathan Rutherford (Helms), thriving while the cultural center dedicated to the native Minishonka tribe, run by Nathan’s best friend Reagan Wells (Schmieding), is barely afloat. The two maintain their bond despite a commitment to contrasting causes.
Nathan picks a fight with the town’s mayor Deidre (Dana L. Wilson) and casino owner Terry Thomas (Greyeyes) when faced with the threat of removing a poorly located statue of Big Larry, a.k.a. Lawrence Rutherford, the town’s founder and his paternal ancestor. Nathan is so focused on preserving his family’s legacy that he often gets swept away by his emotions instead of seeing the big picture. He i
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