D’Arcy Carden, Megan Amram, and Eric Kissack discuss behind-the-scenes stories from The Good Place. They talk about editing decisions, the concept of 'Jeremy, Bearimy', William Jackson Harper's ripped body, and funny anecdotes. They also delve into unique elements of the show, discuss a scene, and explore a double standard in objectifying physical appearances.
The afterlife timeline in The Good Place, known as 'Jeremy Bearimy,' is a complex and incomprehensible loop that doubles back on itself, creating a unique progression of time.
The characters in The Good Place choose to make a positive impact on the lives of others, even in the face of nihilism and their impending doom.
The show explores the theme of personal growth and ethical choices, with characters like Eleanor refraining from stealing and learning the importance of altruism.
Deep dives
Michael and Janet reveal the truth about the afterlife to the humans
Michael and Janet finally come clean to the humans about their identities and reveal the truth about the afterlife. They explain that the four humans are doomed no matter what due to their knowledge of the afterlife's timeline.
Eleanor's personal growth and determination to help others
Despite the bleak future, Eleanor decides to go back to her old ways of looking out for herself. However, her path changes when she finds a missing wallet and decides to return it to its owner. Eleanor's act of kindness sparks an idea to form a soul squad and help the undoomed people they care about get into the good place.
The complicated timeline of the afterlife
Michael and Janet explain that while time on Earth moves in a straight line, the afterlife timeline loops back and doubles around, creating a complex and incomprehensible timeline. They refer to this as 'Jeremy Baramy' to illustrate the bizarre nature of the afterlife's time progression.
Cheetie's existential crisis and humorous moments
Cheetie spirals into an existential crisis, questioning the meaning of life and the futility of human existence. His meltdown includes citing a quote from Nietzsche and getting sprayed by sprinklers. His humorous moments include hilarious typing skills, shopping for bizarre items, and wearing a shirt that says 'Who, What, Where, When, Wine.'
The Importance of Trying Your Best
The podcast episode explores the theme of trying your best even in the face of nihilism. The characters in the show are resigned to their fate of going to hell, but they choose to make a positive impact on the lives of others. This theme resonates with viewers who may feel overwhelmed by the chaos of life and find solace in the idea of doing their best.
The Evolution of the Characters' Morality
Throughout the episode, the characters undergo a shift in their moral perspectives. Eleanor, in particular, demonstrates personal growth as she refrains from stealing money and realizes the importance of altruism. Additionally, Michael and Janet also embark on a journey of helping others, despite their uncertain future. This evolution of morality showcases the show's exploration of ethical philosophies and the characters' ability to choose a better path.
The Good Place writer Megan Amram, actress D’Arcy Carden and editor Eric Kissack shoot the shirt with host Marc Evan Jackson. They talk about how Eric and Mike Schur decide on what scenes to cut when editing an episode, where the afterlife timeline “Jeremy Bearimy” comes from, William Jackson Harper revealing his ripped body on TV and a shirt-ton more funny anecdotes and behind-the-scenes stories.
