Amy Poehler is one of the executive producers.

This one says it all. The consistently unsung queen of comedy doesn’t quit. As one of the founders of the Upright Citizens Brigade (who knew?), it’s as though she has taken Ilana and Abbi under her wing. Because Comedy Central is cable television, the girls can push the limit a little more. Add that with Amy Poehler's input and blessing and you have the recipe for comedy gold.

New York City looks like New York City.

We are so used to believing brownstones equal Brooklyn. And while much of that borough does include these brickly beauties, it’s by far not the only architecture that exists. The girls traverse the city as though it is their playground: battling street performers, riding Citi Bikes, attending swanky rooftops parties, refusing to take the “Sei Wah” bus, and riding out a hurricane. We see what real New York looks like and not just the tourist hotspots. There’s even a point where the girls end up in Times Square and they are totally grossed out, which is totally refreshing.

You don’t actually have to be high to laugh.

While I would label Broad City as a “stoner comedy,” it’s not the type of show (Workaholics) or movie (Pineapple Express) that warrants herbal indulging in order to crack up, or at least, to enhance the cracking up. Ilana and Abbi come off as your slightly younger, misguided sisters, who you want to bring around your friends because they are hysterical and can definitely hang. And who are, to your potential dismay, way funnier than you.

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