The Mindy Project is pure pleasure with no guilt at all. I enjoy re-watching most of the episodes (the Ben episodes kinda bore me). Mindy's character celebrates intelligence that comes wrapped in a fluffy package, which I would argue is a true representation of third-wave feminist idealism presented in a lush comedic fantasy. Despite Mindy's sometimes overplayed vacuousness, it has a moral center in its feminism. With its moral center, it demands more from the viewer than a Nora Ephron or Nancy Meyers romantic comedy, but the rewards are greater, too. It's funnier and smarter. Adding to the pleasure are beautiful sets, no real money worries, plenty of handsome men, great clothes, a gorgeous New York skyline, and great music. Danny is her Darcy/Rochester/Hubbell, who is fun and flawed.
Review of The Mindy Project
The Mindy Project
(2012–2017)
Stands on the Shoulders of Mary Tyler Moore, Tina Fey, Amy Poehler
4 December 2022