Another Show That "Gets It"

http://www.hulu.com/watch/276685/new-girl-pilot

     Some of you may have seen Fox's new show "New Girl," starring Zooey Deschanel. "New Girl" follows the story of Jess (Deschanel's character) and her relationships with her three male roommates. This new series has gotten some great reviews and stellar ratings. The reason I think this show has been doing so well is because audiences have been looking for some originality that's been lacking on networks since "The Office." From just the first episode (posted above) it's plain to see this show greatly deserves this attention. It is also clear that "New Girl" portrays its female character (and by extension, women in general) in a positive light.
     For one thing, Jess is quirky and original. Other than her tears and chick-flick-watching binge due to her break-up with her boyfriend, Jess portrays very few female stereotypes. "New Girl" is intent on showing that Jess is her own person. She sings to herself, showers in her bathing suit, forgets to shave her legs, and makes cute comments about nearly everything. Her unique personality does not change based on her company. She acts the same whether she is with her female friends or male roommates.
      Along with Jess's relationships with the two genders, "New Girl" also focuses on how men and women relate to each other in general, without giving either gender preferential treatment. Winston (played by Lamorne Morris), one of Jess's roommates, struggles with treating women in a gentle manner. During Jess's emotional breakdown, he sits down next to her on the couch, looks her in the eye, and yells, "stop it!! Stop!" Another roommate, Schmidt (Max Greenfield), is almost too gentle, and tries to be taken seriously by his female coworkers. Her third roommate, Nick (Jake Johnson) is also trying to get over a breakup, and his story tells the "male side" of relationship troubles.
     With its quirky humor, originality, and fair view of the genders' strengths and weaknesses, "New Girl" is sure to please audiences and to have several more seasons. I know that I will be watching the episodes to come. TV could use a few more characters like Jess.