Broad City

About Broad City

Broad City, which premiered in 2014, is an American television sitcom that encapsulates the day-to-day adventures of best friends Abbi Abrams and Ilana Wexler as they navigate through life in New York City. The show is an eccentric commentary on mundane experiences, often involving exaggerated scenarios and quirky humor. The unique blend of situational humor, unconventional storytelling, and eccentric characters make the series a standout in a genre that often sticks to formulaic plots.

Making / Production

Broad City was created by Ilana Glazer and Abbi Jacobson who also star as the lead characters. The show stems from their real-life friendship and their attempt to "make it" in New York. Initially starting as a web series on YouTube, it was later developed into a half-hour television show Comedy Central. Amy Poehler is an executive producer along with Glazer and Jacobson.

Actors

• Ilana Glazer as Ilana Wexler - Ilana Glazer plays a free-spirited and hedonistic Jew who is often devoid of worries and responsibilities. Her effortless portrayal brings to life the character's vibrant personality.
• Abbi Jacobson as Abbi Abrams - Abbi Jacobson portrays an aspiring artist working as a janitor at a fitness center. Her nuanced performance perfectly captures the character's struggles and aspirations.
• Hannibal Buress as Lincoln Rice - Hannibal Buress plays a successful dentist who is consistently supportive and acts as a comic foil to Ilana.
• Arturo Castro as Jaime Castro - Arturo Castro impressively portrays Jaime, Ilana's drug-dealing roommate, capturing his eccentricities and wit with talent and precision.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The show started as a web series before it was picked up by Comedy Central.
• Amy Poehler, one of the show's executive producers, made various guest appearances on Broad City.
• Abbi and Ilana often wear clothes from their own wardrobe while filming the series.
• The episode titles are typically a single word that hints at the main event or theme of the episode.

Awards

While Broad City has not won any major television awards, it has been praised by critics. It was named one of the best television shows of 2014 by multiple media outlets, further validating its comedic brilliance and insightful commentary.

Quotes

• "I'm an adult, I should be buying my own pot." - Abbi
• "I have the smallest bladder, but the biggest heart." - Ilana
• "Do you think I have the ass of a noble sea creature?" - Abbi
• "I've been treating my vagina like it's a Parker House roll." - Ilana

Music, Soundtrack

• The show's theme song is "Latino N' Proud" by DJ Raff
• Several episodes feature music by artists like Major Lazer, Lizzo, and more.
• The series also features a few original songs, including "Valentine's Day Song" and "Lost and Found".