The Good Place: The Podcast

Ch. 27/28: Jameela Jamil, Actress | Jen Statsky, Writer

Sep 28, 2018

Jameela Jamil, actress, and Jen Statsky, writer, discuss the excitement of writing Season 3 and Jameela's late start watching Season 1. They talk about Mike Schur joining the writers' room, Chidi's American accent, and funny behind-the-scenes stories. They also discuss emotional reactions to the episode, character deaths, and challenging gender norms. They express their anticipation for Season 3 and describe it as progressively weirder network television.

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Episode guests

Jen Statsky

Jameela Jamil

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Quick takeaways

The importance of chemistry and teamwork among the four main characters in 'The Good Place' is highlighted, showing how their unique dynamics contribute to personal growth and overcoming challenges.

Unity and collaboration with people who are different from us can lead to personal growth and the ability to overcome challenges.

Introduction of a new character, Trevor, played by Adam Scott, poses a significant threat to the progress made by the four main characters, setting up a new and difficult challenge for them to navigate in the upcoming episodes.

Deep dives

Michael saves the humans from their accidental deaths

Michael saves Eleanor from shopping carts and a truck, Cheetie from an air conditioner, Jason from a safe, and Tahani from a falling statue. He illegally gives them a second chance.

Introduction

4min

Emotional Reactions and Plot Discussions

7min

Excitement for a Guest Star, Sponsor Mention, and Planning Ahead

3min

Revealing Character Deaths and Writing Challenges

24min

Fashion Regrets and Academic Invitations

15min

Discussion of Clever Joke, Connection Between Characters, and Cliffhanger Ending

3min

Chemistry, Teamwork, and Challenging Gender Norms

3min

Excitement and Anticipation for Season Three

3min

In the Season 3 premiere, The Good Place writer and comedy maven Jen Statsky and actress Jameela Jamil shoot the shirt with host Marc Evan Jackson. They talk about the writers’ room’s excitement to write Season 3, how Jameela didn’t watch Season 1 until it was over, Mike Schur’s additions to the writers’ room this season, the explanation for Chidi’s American accent and a shirt-ton more funny anecdotes and behind-the-scenes stories.

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