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Named the greatest TV show of all time in 2002 by TV Guide, Seinfeld holds up more than three decades after its release.
The nine-season sitcom was a commercial success and brought real-life comedian Jerry Seinfeld’s net worth to over one billion dollars.
The show follows Jerry Seinfeld — a character version of the comedian – and his friends Elaine, George, and Kramer. It highlights the minutiae of daily life as they navigate New York City.
The main characters are the most important part of Seinfeld. The four friends are chronically self-centered, never show any regard for anyone but themselves, and never have real character development or emotional growth. Despite this, they never become annoying or hard to watch, and it is easy for the audience to grow invested in each character.
Despite often being described as a show “about nothing,” Seinfeld always offers engaging plots and real laughs through its situational comedy. Unlike many other TV shows, there is not always something crazy going on to keep viewers entertained. The show relies a lot on sarcasm, as well as the actors’ and actresses’ comedic timing.
The side characters are also great. Always hitting the humor right on the head, they enhance the episodes – whether they only have a few minutes on screen or if they are a recurring character.
Overall, Seinfeld is a show that stands its ground in the world of television. A frontrunner in comedy and post-modernism, it is no wonder why it remains so popular.
