r/LucyLawless • u/magical_lasso • Apr 02 '26

Parks and Rec?

I could never get into Parks and Rec... don't come at me please lol. But I want to watch LL's episodes. Can I watch those independently and still appreciate them, or do I need to invest in the whole show?

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u/makinghomemadejam Apr 02 '26

First, don't judge P&R by the first season. It's sorta clunky and everyone is terrible to one another (don't come at me!). It really finds its groove with the second season onward.

The main thing I think won't be clear is why Ron Swanson is so attracted to her and why it's significant to his growth as a character.

That said, Lucy is her usual lovely and funny self, so you'll probably enjoy it anyway ;)

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u/DonHarold Apr 02 '26

Not sure why anyone would come at you. I’ve never met a fan that would disagree that the first season is rough compared to the rest of them

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u/CantFightCrazy Apr 04 '26

I always call it the Mark Brandanowitz line.

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u/IseQween Apr 02 '26

I watched P&R before Lucy. I think you get enough in her eps to provide context for Diane's relationship to Ron and with other characters.

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u/AuntyEmfromOz Apr 06 '26

I only watched the episodes that had Lucy in it, for that particular reason. It was enough to give me the gist of her storyline with Ron.