The Good Place
Eleanor Shellstrop, an ordinary woman who, through an extraordinary string of events, enters the afterlife where she comes to realize that she hasn't been a very good person. With the help of her wise afterlife mentor, she's determined to shed her old way of living and discover the awesome (or at least the pretty good) person within.
First Air Year
2016
Seasons
4
Audience Score
8.0
Genres
Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Comedy
Series Snapshot
Eleanor Shellstrop, an ordinary woman who, through an extraordinary string of events, enters the afterlife where she comes to realize that she hasn't been a very good person. With the help of her wise afterlife mentor, she's determined to shed her old way of living and discover the awesome (or at least the pretty good) person within.
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The Good Place is a uplifting pick with easy complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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