I laugh out loud at least 3 times per episode. That's worth 2 stars. Most of the supporting cast are interesting or fun to watch. That's worth a couple of stars. The problem with this show is how unlikable the main character is. Some other reviewers claim this isn't Amy Poehler's fault. I beg to differ. It's the actor that makes the character. Leslie Knope is not just the character that the writers make up, she is what Poehler wants and makes her be. She is a stupid, selfish, self centered, self absorbed, ignorant, naval gazer who clearly just wants to be president to satisfy her own hubris. Dumb. Not funny. Not interesting. Just dumb.
The other thing is the weird mocking of Jerry. Very awkward. Uncalled for. Unfunny. I don't get it at all. I'm not sure what the writers were going for with that. The fact that Ron never gets involved in it and doesn't like it makes me respect him.
In summary, there are some laughs in this show if you can ignore the person who gets the most screen time. If you have nothing else to do, watch this show for the supporting cast.
The other thing is the weird mocking of Jerry. Very awkward. Uncalled for. Unfunny. I don't get it at all. I'm not sure what the writers were going for with that. The fact that Ron never gets involved in it and doesn't like it makes me respect him.
In summary, there are some laughs in this show if you can ignore the person who gets the most screen time. If you have nothing else to do, watch this show for the supporting cast.