Warning: This article contains spoilers for The Good Place.While not every show gets better during a rewatch,The Good Placeis even more entertaining when one is revisiting the hit comedy. Starring Kristen Bell as Eleanor Shellstrop,The Good Placewas one of the most successful comedies of the 2010s and features one of thebiggest plot twists in a sitcom. The popular series was a critical success due to its originality and how well it mixed comedy with deeper themes, such as philosophy and redemption.
The series follows Eleanor, who is mistakenly sent to the Good Place after she dies. Eleanor knows she did nothing to earn her place there, so she begins to learn how she could be a better person. From its first episode, the series is a compelling watch that makesthe iconic twist inThe Good Placeeven more amazing. However,revisiting the series with the knowledge of how the season 1 finale changes everything doesn’t take away how goodThe Good Placeactually is.
Inthe final episode ofThe Good Placeseason 1, Chidi (William Jackson Harper), Tahani (Jameela Jamil), and Jason (Manny Jacinto) are arguing about which one of them should go to the Bad Place, which ultimately leads Eleanor to understand everything that has been going on during her time in the neighborhood.Michael (Ted Danson) made them believe that they were in the Good Place, when, in fact, they weren’t. Instead of sending them to the Bad Place which uses the typical methods of torture, he created a new design so they could drive each other crazy.
1 Detail Made The Good Place Season 1’s Iconic Plot Twist Even Better
The Good Place season 1’s finale twist is one of the most iconic of all time, and one BTS detail makes this moment even better in hindsight.
While old fans may treat this as a closely guarded secret for newcomers, knowing the plot twist about the Bad Place doesn’t ruin the experience of watching the show. It actually makes it better because it is engaging to see the clues that have been scattered throughout the first season that hint that Eleanor, Tahini, Jason, and Chidi were in the Bad Place.Michael’s actions take on a new meaning that could have been missed during a first watch, which creates a new experience when revisiting the series.
It’s Impressive How Good The Good Place Continued To Be After Its Season 1 Twist
While some shows begin to wither after revealing such a big plot twist,The Good Placecontinued to be a great show despite the characters knowing they actually belong in the Bad Place.The subsequent seasons ofThe Good Placeintroduced new storylines and twists that allowed it to remain entertaining. The characters continue trying to be better, as opposed to just accepting that they are destined for the Bad Place. Furthermore, Micheal changing his mind about how he views humanity speaks to the show’s themes of redemption, morality, friendship, and love.
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Eleanor Shellstrop finds in The Good Place, both the name of the fantasy comedy series from creator Michael Schur and a fictionalized heaven where those who have done good in life will end up. However, Eleanor discovers that the life she was believed to have led was a lie, as it seems The Good Place got the wrong “Eleanor Shellstrop.” When it’s revealed that three others are there under the same false pretenses, they concoct a plan to truly become “Good” to earn their place there - while hiding the truth.
