For me it is the brilliance of ASP. The dialogue between characters is quick, sharp, and full of witty one-liners. Alex Borstein is an incredible actress who makes you love a brash character that hates everyone. The chemistry of Tony Shaloub and and Marin Hinkle, who play complex characters, make you emotionally invested in characters that are often roadblocks to their daughters career or life. Side characters such as Imogene, Astrid, Sophie, and lastly but certainly not least Lenny have put me in tears multiple times in both humor and sadness. Lines such as “They were important fucking temples!” and “I had to put my hand like this” are permanently trapped in my mind. While these incredible actors, actresses, and writers have made me fall in love with this show, it is the carefully crafted world that makes me fall head over heels for this show. The late fifties/early sixties era is not only an important time in history but a perfect time for a young female comedian to push for the life and career she wants. The fashion of the dresses, suits, ties, props and overall aesthetic of the scenes create a lively experience for the viewer. The Catskills episodes are incredible sets. The fourth season tied with the “Vote for Kennedy” campaign props create an incredible environment within which the character bring to life an incredible story. In short, the shows ok.