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6. Galavant
What it is: A musical comedy fairy tale satire. On ABC and Hulu.
Why it's a pleasant surprise: It could have been really, really, really annoying. Like, really. But it stayed charming and clever throughout!
7. High Maintenance (Rec. #374)
What it is: A web series about a pot dealer. On Vimeo.
Why it's a pleasant surprise: I only rarely wanted the punch the smug out of any characters.
8. Master of None
What it is: Aziz Ansari's take on life-of-a-single-dude-in-NY. On Netflix.
Why it's a pleasant surprise: It's wonderfully progressive and makes room for sincere contemplation. Also, Denise! And small roles for both Susan Blackwell and The Strand.
9. Parks and Recreation series finaleWhat it is: A web series about a pot dealer. On Vimeo.
Why it's a pleasant surprise: I only rarely wanted the punch the smug out of any characters.
8. Master of None
What it is: Aziz Ansari's take on life-of-a-single-dude-in-NY. On Netflix.
Why it's a pleasant surprise: It's wonderfully progressive and makes room for sincere contemplation. Also, Denise! And small roles for both Susan Blackwell and The Strand.
What it is: The end of the joy that is Parks and Rec. On NBC, Hulu, and Netflix.
Why it's a pleasant surprise: The series ended on its own terms and on a high note.
10. Scrotal Recall
What it is: A young man has to notify his former partners that he has an STD. Cue a walk down the memory lane of past relationships. On Netflix.
Why it's a pleasant surprise: That name! Is. So. Awful. The show itself is much sweeter and cleverer than one might reasonably expect.
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