(s01): Atlanta

We follow Earnest "Earn" Marks (Donald Glover), a cynical, broke college dropout trying to manage the blossoming rap career of his cousin, Alfred "Paper Boi" Miles (Brian Tyree Henry). Along for the ride is Darius (LaKeith Stanfield), the philosophical wildcard who provides some of the show's funniest and most profound moments. Why it works:

Season 1 gave us one of the best conceptual episodes of the decade, featuring a fictional talk show and hilarious fake commercials. Our Favorite S1 Moments: The invisible car. Darius at the shooting range. Atlanta (S01)

It jumps from laugh-out-loud comedy to eerie tension and social commentary in a single scene. We follow Earnest "Earn" Marks (Donald Glover), a

The introduction of "Justin Bieber" (it’s not who you think). Our Favorite S1 Moments: The invisible car

It’s essential viewing. It’s weird, it’s grounded, and it changed the way we think about TV storytelling.

This post is perfect for sharing with a group or on a fan page to spark a discussion about the debut season of hit series. 🍑 Season Review: The Surreal Brilliance of Atlanta (S01)