So I just binged the entirety of AMOTI and noticed several little - and not so little - references to the good place.

Charles lives in apartment 322 during his stay in pacific view - the same apartment number (and number of residents) from TGP.

‘The neighbourhood’ in AMOTI is the memory care wing of the retirement home. It seems fitting to me because it feels like a safe haven in between when people are going or gone mentally but not quite physically. Loved the symbolism on that one.

Charles gives a nickname to his employer/fake daughter of Froggy which harkens back to the doorman.

Not a specific reference but the theme of parents and kids plays a heavy role in this story, but from a flipped perspective to TGP. It focuses more on the parental view of strained relationships with adult children.

A smaller thing, but the actor who played Pillboy in TGP has a role as Charles son in law and him and his wife Emily have three grandchildren. They say “bro” a lot and it leads to a heartwarming moment where the couple speaking on the phone says “I love you bro” and it just reminded me of Jason from TGP.

I’m sure there were so many more and I can’t wait to re-watch both series and find more Easter eggs. I love all of Micheal Schur’s work and the way he leaves pieces of things to hint without overpowering or influencing the show was a masterclass in storytelling. Yes, there are a few similar themes like trying to do the right thing and the importance of forming bonds with other people, but they are such different stories and told from such different perspectives that they feel completely independent. I cried and I laughed and I somehow grew to love the characters in the four hours it took to watch this show. I will be praying to the TV gods and the Netflix producers for a season 2. I can’t wait to see where this, and any future Micheal Schur creation will go.

I just finished episode 3 and it has such a similar vibe to season 1 of TGP, except it’s Michael who “doesn’t belong” and is trying not to be found out. I can already tell it’s going to be a new favorite and it’s going to make me cry a lot.

Watching the first episode of “the man in the inside” and they have their own neighborhood! of course it’s very different than the neighborhood in the good place, but i thought it was very cute that the writers of the show added one in this show!

Hey, everyone!

I just finished watching The Good Place for the first time and wanted to share some thoughts.

First of all, what an enjoyable show! Very easy to watch and to follow. While it certainly has its change in direction, I found it carried its own each season.

I actually was gagged at times - like finding out they weren’t actually in The Good Place, etc. I’m sure with a rewatch, I’d be like, “oh, yeah, that tracks.” The only tell for me was Tahani. I was like man idk that she deserves to be in The Good Place either LOL.

Character development was pretty excellent, but particularly between Janet, Eleanor, Michael, and Tahani. It was cool to compare them from beginning to end and see how much they changed… while also still feeling like themselves. It was very subtle and well done.

One thing to harp on, and sorry to the stans, was the relationship between Eleanor and Chidi. I just…… didn’t believe it ??? I can see in theory how they are a good match. Opposites attract, etc. Chidi helped Eleanor to learn a lot about herself, the world, ethics and she helped him to maybe loosen up and stop feeling so anxious. And while I accepted that they were a couple, I just never felt the chemistry in a romantic sense. Whenever they kissed I didn’t believe it. I think their relationship would have been completely fine as a strong friendship. It kinda seemed to me like the writers thought “well every protagonist needs a romantic partner” so they forced Chidi to be that guy. It felt unnecessary IMO. Although, I can understand that it was big for Eleanor’s character bc she never really loved someone, etc. So fine, I ACCEPT IT. With all that said, I still cried when he was “ready” in the final episode.

I do feel season 1 was the best of all the seasons. It had me laughing constantly and that wasn’t the case in later seasons. I think it was really only Janet who had me laughing out loud while the others were usually a chuckle. I did thoroughly enjoy the path the show took, though. Great storylines each season.

I love, love, LOVED Janet. Absolutely, 1,000% the best part of the entire show. She had me laughing more than any other character, and consistently. It felt like whenever given the opportunity, she stole the show. In that same sense, I felt they did her character a little bogus at times. Like they would constantly allude to the group as “the four of us,” and yeah, sure, they’re the humans but Janet was absolutely part of the group, as was Michael. I couldn’t believe Tahani and Chidi hardly even said goodbye to Janet. However, the goodbyes between Janet and Jason had me crying for sure. So well done. But I’m really, really glad that Eleanor asked Janet to sit with her at the end. That was perfect. And their final lines together ending on a happy note was just great.

There were a lot of little fan services throughout the show that I just loved. Like with Eleanor bringing the duffel bag of Coke, etc. Stuff like that was just so good and fulfilling as a viewer.

Oh, and I definitely wasn’t expecting Michael to end up as a human at the end but after watching… it makes so much sense.

I also wasn’t expecting how poignant and beautiful the final episode would be. The last three episodes were just… excellent. But the final one. Man. For such a light, goofy show, I couldn’t believe I was nearly in tears the entire time with the goodbyes. So well done and so beautiful. And so… human?

I put off watching the show forever because I thought it was just about “a bad person who goes to heaven” - lame! But thanks to reddit, I decided to give it a go and I’m so glad I did. Thanks for the reco, peeps!

Just starting "A man on the inside” starring Ted Danson, and the first episode is called "Tinker Tailor Older Spy”. Seems like a reference to this Good Place episode called "Tinker Tailor Demon Spy” haha just thought this was a fun reference

I've lost count of how many times I've rewatched this amazing show. With each rewatch, I get to appreciate the cast more and more. One of my favourite characters has become Mindy St. Claire. I always laugh during most of her scenes. One of my favourite lines by Mindy (together with Eleanor) is " Cocaine and self pleasure." What are some of your favourite scenes with Mindy?

The Good Place is one of my comfort series I watch when I go through hard times and yesterday I saw the last episode again for the 4th time. It was just as beautiful and good as the first time I saw it. I'm so glad this series exists ❤️

They’re basically doomed.

I want to write a oneshot for The Good Place. Any ideas? Preferably Michael x Shawn but anything works!

Ok, so when they push the plunger in season 1, Janet gets rebooted she knows nothing and it takes days to get her knowledge back. Same with Derek in S4. In addition, there is a giant Janet head saying she was murdered.

So here is what I am cursed to wonder, does that happen everytime? Does this mean the end of one failed iteration and the start of a new one is not moments but days while they wait for Janet?

I just watched the show in four binge-sessions (because recent separation).

First of all, I loved watching a lot of B99 alumns: Kevin, Pimento, Teddy's girlfriend, the hacker/Pillboy, the delivery guy from "The Crime Scene", etc.

Second, when I started the show I was smitten by Tahani, disliked Jason a lot, found Eleanor annoying and thought Chidi was really bland. Boy, that changed by the finale!

For starters, Tahani became my least favourite character. I feel she has the least development and her thing became a little too annoying a little too soon. Still, she got some great lines and a heartwarming ending with her family.

Jason was a 360° for me. The moment he decided he was ready to move on was the moment I started to sob during the finale. Witnessing his relationship with Eleanor, Chidi, Pillboy (even Donkey Doug) made me realize he was a sweet and caring and overall good dude.

Eleanor became the one I identifyied myself with the most (myabe that's why I disliked her in the begining). Chidi became like a teacher to me and made me weep like a war widow with the "Picture a wave" scene.

About Michael, what can I say? He's just amazing, I wouldn't expect any less from Danson.

The main thing is that I ended up MADLY IN LOVE with Janet. I mean REALY in love. She's just the best.

So, how did your opinions on the characters changed throughout the series? Who did you disliked? Who did you grow to love?

I have been looking and looking but with no luck. I desperately want to find the song used when Eleanor and Chidi watch their memories together. It sounds an awful lot like ‘lost fur’ by Carter Burwell, but I really want to find the version used in the show - it’s so moving and beautiful with the string instruments

I'm watching the last few episodes and welling up. I want to have hope for humanity. Anyone else?

A few years ago, I got a job in a “good” company that all my friends and family said I won a lottery, and I gonna stop worrying any money. The job is in a country, let’s just say, many people also want to immigrate to.

I was really looking forward to it, but on the other hand, I suffered from imposter syndrome: I didn’t think I were that good and deserve a job that pays me that much. (To be honest, I still don’t know if hiring me is a good decision for my company.)

When I started my job, everything just didn’t go as smooth as I expected: my landlord was horrible, I needed to work overtime, and many life details just drove me crazy.

And worst of all, I had to pretend everything is good to everyone around me.

I started to wonder, was I actually died and I were actually in hell and punished?

When I see Eleanor in season one, I feel that this is basically what I feel. Funny thing is, when I understood “maybe this is really hell.” I felt less uneasy in my environment.

Although the show doesn’t really go after this topic (imposter’s syndrome) and I am not saying it’s a bad thing, it really provides a hilarious reflection to everyone with such issues.

Hi Folks,

Tidbit for the aficionados: I‘m just rewatching my second favorite show 30 Rock, and there is an episode where Ja k records wisdom for his son - he starts by saying who he is, and says „I was the first person to say I need a vacation from my vacation“. Yet, it‘s not him in the museum of low-grade crappyness.

Eleanor - Shining Light Chidi - God Exists Jason - Healer Michael - Man like God Janet - God's gracious gift And of course Tahani El Jamil - Congratulations Beautiful.

I just love that it implys Eleanor is God, as God is regularly referred to as 'The Light' across monotheistic religions. Michael who is most like Eleanor is, Man like God. Chidi writes to himself before he erases his memories "Eleanor is the answer", like how people say God is the answer. I think Janet is the gift to Eleanor that she is eternally gracious for, not from obviously.

Jason being called Healer just harks back to his relaxation technique to get Michael to calm down. That or how he helps heal the afterlife.

It's so perfect! And also Congratulations Beautiful!

Holy shirt balls did the finale make me cry. I started watching the show cause I kept seeing clips of it on YouTube and it seemed fun. Then I got so invested that I stayed up til way too late to binge the show. After the S1 finale twist i honestly didn't think I'd like Michael and boy was I wrong. Just finished S4 and after dinner I'm gonna head over to ao3 cause I'm not ready to let these characters go yet. (Also slightly unrelated but seeing Lisa Kudrow was a jumpscare and a half xD)

Ted Danson had two roles across several episodes.

Obviously Michael.

Buuuut; Ted Also plays Vicky. And while he plays Vicki, she’s wearing a Michael suit. Michael who is played by Ted Danson.

So Ted Danson is playing Vicki who is pretending to be Michael who is played by Ted Danson.

TLDR: Ted Danson is struggling to pretend to be Ted Danson.

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I started to feel depressed at the start of the final episode and just felt worse and worse and it went on.

I just found the whole concept of 'the final door' unbearably sad, and not in a heartwarming, satisfying way. Particularly when Chidi decided to leave.

It just felt like an unsatisfying pay-off and I was expecting a couple of twists in the finale that just never came.

I did fairly recently lose my mum and I think Jr brought up a lot of feelings about that.

Just wondered if anyone else felt the same.

I loved the series so much but thought I won't be able to enjoy watching it again because all the plot twists have been revealed to me. But after seeing clips on YouTube, I finally decided to revisit the show (I remembered how fun it was watching it the first time.)

Now that I'm almost done with season 1, I realized how Michael played and manipulated them all so hard. Pure evil!!!

In all of season 1and a lot of 2, I just noticed that Jianyu the TAIWANESE monk is dressed in Indian clothing (kurta) or Tibetan robes (red ones like the Dalai Lama!)

Noticed this on my current (third) rewatch of the show. Bit of a blooper! But my favorite show nonetheless