Sometimes you need the pure dopamine burst that can only come from watching nostalgic hits from your childhood. For me, that’s Seinfeld, and I’ve discovered that binging this series on Netflix is the perfect way to relax after the end of a long day.
Seinfeld needs little introduction, so I’ll keep this short: the show is about successful comedian Jerry Seinfeld and his closest friends as they navigate assorted misadventures in New York City. The hilarious neuroses of these characters usually drive the plots, and they chart the wildly unexpected consequences of everything from parking in handicapped spaces to faking a career as a marine biologist. This is why Seinfeld is famously described as “a show about nothing.” Its humor and stories are driven more by the hilarious interactions of the core cast rather than a traditional sitcom’s A and B plots.
The cast of Seinfeld.
The cast is solid, and Jerry Seinfeld is great in the title role, giving his character a personality as uptight as he is observational. He’s arguably (and ironically) the weakest of the core cast, making it easier for Michael Richards to steal scenes as Jerry’s quirky mooch of a neighbor, Kramer. Meanwhile, Jason Alexander gives George a wonderfully relatable humanity: his fragile pettiness, glass-blown ego, and cascading anger reflect the weakest parts of ourselves in the funniest possible ways.
The Best Part Of Seinfeld Is Also Its Best Dancer
Julia Louis-Dreyfuss shows off her dance skills as Elaine Benes.
In rewatching the show, however, I’ve decided that none of the core cast is quite as talented as Julia Louis-Dreyfus. Her character, Elaine, is completely captivating, filling every scene with an intoxicating vivaciousness that sweeps you up in its manic current. Watching Seinfeld now, it’s no surprise that the award-winning Louis-Dreyfus would go on to headline her own successful sitcom (Veep) and later join the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Seinfeld was successful enough to run for nine seasons, and the show ended at the height of its fame. While the series finale was admittedly disappointing (the plot was just an excuse to bring back everyone’s favorite guest stars), it’s remarkable how consistent the show’s quality remained throughout its entire run. And some of the best episodes occurred near the end of the show’s run, including “The Comeback,” “The Strike,” and “The Package.”
The Seinfeld finale puts the cast in jail.
I’d like to think that Seinfeld would appeal to younger viewers who might have grown up with the shows that it inspired, like It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia. But there’s something particularly appealing about returning to this show for those who were completely obsessed with it back in the ‘90s. The series was part and parcel of our shared pop culture history, and revisiting its craziest moments (“No soup for you!”) is like peeling the decades away and stepping seamlessly into the past.
Netflix Meddled With The Show’s Aspect Ratio
There are some who may quibble about how Netflix converted Seinfeld’s aspect ratio, presenting the show in a widescreen 16:9 format. Such purists prefer the show’s original 4:3 format, and if you’re one of them, it may be best to dust off your old DVDs. As for me, I found the widescreen format very easy on the eyes, especially when it’s presented in a glorious, high-definition remaster.
Will you enjoy your own return to Seinfeld and decide that Netflix’s sleek, HD presentation is “spongeworthy,” or will you think these episodes are as played out as jokes about airplane food? The only way to find out is to stream this hit sitcom for yourself and return to the decade of NBC’s comedy dominance. Seinfeld may be a show about nothing, but for anyone who loves to laugh, this show is everything.
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