A still from an episode of Atlanta
Atlanta is not exactly what you expect from Donald Glover based on his performance in the show Community. However, the broad comedy mixed in with good visual storytelling, really shows that Glover has made this show his own. For most, I would think it takes a few episodes to really get invested in the story and really understand the humor. Similar to shows like “It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia” and “Curb Your Enthusiasm”, it’s an acquired taste. Many do not like the blunt approaches these shows take and their tendency to rely on the viewer to understand what is and is not funny.