I remember hearing a segment on NPR about Portlandia back when it first started. It sounded interesting, but it seemed more like something that I would have a hard time appreciating.
I've started watching the show on Netflix. I'm about halfway through the second season.
I really like it. It's a fascinating sense of humor.
What stands out to me is how peculiar the format is. It would be easy to just describe it as a sketch comedy show, but it's a bit bigger than that. There are a wide number of recurring characters. But it isn't just about developing characters over a period of episodes. It's the universe that the show inhabits.
I find myself compelled to Portlandia. There's a greater sense of personality to everything in the show. We get a feel for neighborhoods, coffee shops, skate parks, businesses. Everything feels like it fits together.
Partly because of this show, I think I would enjoy living in Portland. Plus, I really love having overcast weather.
