In 2011, nine years afterFireflyaired, Alan Tudyk starred in a sitcom that was certified Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes.Fireflyreleased its first season in 2002, butthe sci-fi show was canceled too soon, getting the axe after airing 11 of its 14 episodes. AlthoughFireflydidn’t last beyond its first season, the show gained a loyal fanbase and is still popular even to this day.
Tudyk, along with the othercast members ofFirefly, went on to star in a variety of great TV shows and movies, including fan favorites likeChuck,Mad Men, andHannibal. While Tudyk’s acting career since starring inFireflyhas been impressive, his TV show, with a 91% Rotten Tomatoes score, deserves more attention.
Alan Tudyk Starred In The Suburban Satire Sitcom, Suburgatory
Tudyk Shows A Different Side In Suburgatory
Created by Emily Kapnek,Suburgatoryseesfather and daughter George (Jeremy Sisto) and Tessa Altman (Jane Levy) move to the suburbs from New York. While there, the two struggle to fit into their new community, which is filled with neighbors who have a completely different lifestyle from theirs.
Suburgatorydoesn’t necessarily add anything new to the idea of sitcoms about the suburbs, thoughthe series does manage to find the perfect balance between being funny and emotional.
Suburgatoryis also one ofTudyk’s best TV shows, and in it, he plays Noah Werner, a happy-go-lucky divorced dentist who helps George navigate his new suburban life. InSuburgatoryseasons 1 and 2,Tudyk was one of the main characters, but only had a recurring role in the third and final season of the sitcom.
The Suburgatory Cast Is Full Of Comedy Greats
The Cast Of Suburgatory Includes Actors Known For Both Drama & Comedy
While Tudyk’s Werner is one of the highlights ofSuburgatory, whose messy love life, quirks, and funny commentary add to the allure of the sitcom, there are several comedy geniuses in the show that make it even funnier.SNLalumni Ana Gasteyer and Chris Parnell are particularly hilariousas married couple Sheila and Fred Shay.
ABC canceledSurburgatoryafter three seasons due to declining ratings (viaTV Series Finale).
Curb Your Enthusiasm’s Cheryl Hines plays Dallas Royce, while the supporting cast includes Jay Mohr, Arden Myrin, and Gillian Vigman. As a whole,Suburgatoryhas one of the best, most underrated sitcom ensembles in the 21st century, with Alan Tudyk a particular standout.
Suburgatory
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Suburgatory: This comedy series by Emily Kapnek follows a single father who relocates his teenage daughter from New York City to a suburban community filled with eccentric residents. The show explores their comedic culture shock and the contrasting lifestyles between urban and suburban environments.
Firefly
Firefly is a science fiction television series set in the year 2517, focusing on the crew of the spaceship Serenity. As humans inhabit a new star system, the renegade crew, led by Captain Malcolm Reynolds, navigates conflicts and alliances while pursuing their own interests across lawless territories.
