Its fucking criminal that this was cancelled after 1 season.

when high schoolers in shows actually looked like high schoolers

It's funny how they said "these actors aren't moviestar material" when many of them went on to be in huge hit films.

Beautiful show. Not an ounce of cynicism. Sad and funny and real, but never mocking or cynical. Also, Lindsay and Sam have the best TV parents ever. When Linday asks her dad why he isn't as cool with them as he is with Nick, he says it's because Nick's father is a hard man, and he knows what that's like because so was his. Lindsay replies something like: "I know what that's like too," and Mr. Weir just says: "No you don't." And it just hangs there because she immediately knows it's true. Damn.

I feel like no one evert talks about Alan, that scene with bill is effectively in a coma and him breaking down and talking about he would love to join their group but he’s afraid of it damaging his reputation and he’s obsessed with looking like a cool, tough bully. The part of the episode where they are all dressed up in costumes and he sits on his bike wanting to go over but decides against it speaks volumes. Great writing. Great show.

Never realised how sad this show actually is; it always had this comedic veil

every teenager needs to watch this before highschool. i’m glad my dumbass self stubbled upon it when i was like 13

can't believe it was canceled after only one season

I love this show so much, I recommend it to everyone

Did yall know John Daley who played Sam Weir was one of the writers of Spiderman: Homecoming and guess who played Peter Parkers teacher? Martin Starr, who played Bill. Also, the actor of Neal was literally in a Quentin Tarantino movie. These Geeks are icons.

I love how there’s no 1 dimensional characters. Each main character has at least one episode which is pretty much dedicated to them and their story. When I first started watching I assumed that Kim would just be a mean asshole for the whole series with no reason behind her actions. The same goes for Allen, I loved how we got a look into why he is the way he is and how he isn’t just a bully for the sake of being a bully like characters in other shows.

I think you really undersold the ending of that episode Lindsay helps Daniel cheat. Linda really did a great job showing how emotionally overwhelmed Lindsay was at that point. Watching her face go from fear to hysterical laughter as soon as she realized Daniel was full of shit was perfection and probably one of my favorite points in the show!

One of my all time favorite shows by far. It sucks that it was canceled, but there's definitely some beauty in it. The lack of resolution and answers as to what happened to these characters let's our imagination run wild. I certainly believe Apatow would have done this series justice in later seasons, but great things come in small packages. And this package is perfectly wrapped with a beautiful bow on top. It'll forever be a gem.

Best scene in the whole show is when Daniel finds Ken “making fun of the band geeks” then delivers that “tuba girl” line😭

The final scene with Lindsay and nick is heartbreaking. Both love each other but their paths are separating they can’t be together.

You talking and analyzing Daniel's character really made me sad to see the hard truth with his future but that last bit of hope with the film projector really mad me smile. Thanks.

It truly is a genius show. Its so subtle in its reality. And it breaks my heart in so many ways but not in these large dramatic ways but in small realistic quiet ways

This show is incredible and an actually great depiction of real life high school.

One of the most devastating turning points in the show for me was the very sad scene in which Lindsay finds Mr. Rosso trying to get into his locked car. Up until this point Mr. Rosso was able to maintain his forcefully peppy school councilor persona, but now he's extremely upset and Lindsay gets to see his true self, which appears to be exactly the same as the rest of the freaks: a struggling rebel who has no clue what he's doing and is facing the consequences of his failures. It is also the scene that includes some of the most era-related cultural commentary, outlining the death of the spirit of the 60's and the return of conservative and traditionalist ideals in America. I think what makes this scene very powerful is that the superficial boundary between councilor and student is broken and now it's just two sad and frustrated people who are losing faith in their fate.

I loved the episode where Kim hit Milly's dog and it died. It showed that Kim is the type of person that loves animals deeply and its because she has been hurt by people. Also, Kim says something about how her step dad needs to be careful because she has so much dirt on him. It was never mentioned again but it seems like he has probably hurt her or something.

I was the "freaks" age when this came out. It was amazing and everyone seemed to love it. I will never understand why it was cancelled as it was definitely a fan favorite

Your analysis of the show and its strengths and the struggles of its characters is right on. Thank you my friend

It is one of the most underrated shows EVER

I’m so happy I discovered this show my junior year of high school at that time in my life I identified with Lindsey the most. This show hits different when you watch it while you’re in high school. That being said this show helped me with the toughest times i experienced while in high school it made me feel like I could roll with the punches.

Every charecter was relatble and it made the show timeless and so sad when it ended

All the characters were so beautifully written and acted. Not just as great characters, but more like actual people who you could honestly fall in love with even after repeated viewings. So honest and true to the core of who each character is, it’s a hard thing to understand without watching the show. I really don’t think there are many shows/movies/characters out there that are quite like it.

I think its interesting that nick wants to be a really good drummer, but its clear he just doesnt have the talent. But, hes very good at basketball if he would just stop smoking pot, he could probably go to college on a sports scholarship.

I love this show! I especially like the episode where Bill makes the prank calls to the gym teacher, and Allen starts to crack up in the gym teacher's office when their all reciting what Bill said during the prank calls!

We know what happens to the characters. They became what become of all the 80's babies. Working class. Their lives enveloped by the same system that's breaking all of us.

For those of us who were in junior high and high school in 1981, this plays as a very realistic snapshot of the times. One of my favorite series, brilliant in so many ways.

One thing I LOVE about the show is the fact that they set the music so perfectly down to the scenes and the theme of the episode. For example the episode where she wants to see The Who has mostly The Who songs

A high water mark for TV and without question the very best 'coming of age' series in TV history. For those too young, trust me when I say this show perfectly captures the lost innocence of 1980...notice what is NOT anywhere in this show? TECHNOLOGY. So much of the magnificent, heartbreaking and wondrous best of growing up has been lost to all those little screens you spend your lives staring at.. Without question the best work Apatow has ever done, or likely ever will. A true masterpiece in TV.

i don't agree with the themes of failure and depression. It's a coming of age! They're learning who they are. There are challenges in their personal lives, but thats real life and they have their whole lives ahead of them. I wouldn't write them off as not being successful or whatever.

Long live Carlos the dwarf! Man this show was so great, the music the choose for each episode, the story arch’s of each character the sense being able to relate to them it will always have a special spot in my heart

Agree with most of this video, but I don't think Daniel was lazy for having given up easily. I think he had the spirit beaten out of him. He never got the right attention or help he needed when he needed it most, so by the time anyone offered, it was too late. He got too comfortable in the idea that his future had already been paved for him and it was set for the worst possible course. It's sad, but that happens for a lot of kids who grow up in similar situations. He had to then hide all those insecurities behind a cool demeanor so no one bothered him about it. Had he met someone who cared earlier, I think he would have been more like Bill (minus the nerdiness lol)

Dude, I really liked the things you said about life dreams and the harsh reality that we may never reach them, as an aspiring artist it really resonated with me. Sometimes we don't really appreciate the things we have and I think that's a key factor to happiness. I've been really struggling with depression and on top of that I don't really know where I'm gonna end up to in the future. I always had this dream of becoming a successful artist but this silly dream becomes more and more unrealistic as time goes by. Yea maybe we won't be sucessful on what we want but that's life, we gotta learn to live with that and find purpose and beauty elsewhere. And the fact that we're all here discussing these deep subjects is a testament of how good this show really was and still is. It's definetly on my top five greatest shows ever. It's a shame it got cancelled but we got 18 episodes of absolutely perfect life stories with human characters and meaningful content. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for this video.

The scene of Bill home alone really breaks my heart. Many plots and scenes with Bill break my heart.

I'm so happy that this show translates and is appreciated by generations other than my own. Yes that means I'm in my 50's now and as sad as that might seem, it was worth it to have grown up in the time represented in this wonderful show. Great vid!

Glad hulu added this so I can rewatch this show after all these years.

You forgot to mention about Alan. He had a moment that showed more complexity of his character. Especially sad when he's in his bike and doesn't go to the convention, even though he wanted to.

Lindsay and Sam have the best sibling bond I've seen portrayed on a show. She's the older protective sister who is also fun and lively, while Sam is the younger brother who looks up to her and is equally protective.

Watched this series for the first time in 2021. I loved it! Seth rogan is a little cringy in the beginning but his acting gets better as the series progresses.

Dude, your commentary is top notch. Love how you wove in bits of your personal story without losing focus on the show. You left it all on the field. Best review ever.

I fell in love with this show many years ago. I've been purposely putting off watching it again because I remember how upset I was that it just ended after season one. Then I saw it on Hulu a couple weeks ago so I rewatched it. I flew through the first half then took a small break and watched one episode every couple days to savor it. Just finished it again. We should set a "Freaks and Geeks Week" once a year when we all go back and watch the season.

You really hit the nail on the head. Watching this show in high school, it fueled the pride and love I had for my “freakness”, and I didn’t think much more of it than a relatable show to get high to. After having to drop out of school and years of addiction and struggle, watching this school back as a sober adult is so different, because I see the sadness and futility in the middle of the comedy. Your analysis is amazing. Hope you’re doing well and thanks for a great video.

one of the greatest shows of all time.

High school is either characterized as the happiest carefree time or an utter mess filled with sex and drugs but it’s still kind of glamorized. Freaks & Geeks showed how mundane HS is and how everyone is just trying to figure it all out

‘The person that loves the least, holds the most power in a relationship’ -some 90dayfiance episode

I will always remember when I first met my girlfriend and I showed her the show. She fell in love immediately and we binge watched the whole season. I remember her reaction when she asked to start season two and the heart crushing pain of knowing that it was a one and done show.

man this is my favourite show and that was such a beautifully made video, i rewatch the show about once a year and you just so amazingly encapulated everything i love about it

I really enjoyed your commentary. This show has always given me such a mix of emotions - it brings a smile to my face and makes my heart swell with nostalgia for my younger years. But it also brings on this melancholic haze that hovers over me for a couple of days any time I revisit the series. I think beautiful sadness is a perfect way to describe it. We don’t all automatically end up with happy lives and Freaks & Geeks does a wonderful job at showing that.

This show was the joy of every weed and opioid connoisseur

I watched this show after seeing your video. thank you for rec, i really liked it

I just finished this with my mom. I thought i was gonna hate it because she usually shows me really badly made movies/shows from the 90s but i really liked this and got really attached to the characters. Im really sad its over :(

I discovered this series in late 2016 and the nostalgia of an era I never lived in is so strong. I love this series with my heart and I can't believe it was cancelled so soon. Great video, I'll take this as a sign to rewatch it! x

usually shows from the 90s or early 2000s are really cheesy, but this show is amazing. its shows the reality of life, while also being funny. I love this show so much, I wish it had more seasons

Just rewatched this show recently and I can safely say that it is one of the greatest shows of all time. Martin Starr was the star of the show for me. Such great acting overall.

I really like the plot of nick and lindsay because it shows how fragile relationships can be. the last episode where they talk at the disco hall and realize they both still like each other was great.

i just watched this recently and even though im 19, i feel like it made me. i love high school tropes and film settings and this show was so impactful in many ways. for one, the actors just made me so happy with all of their performances. i have such a soft spot for the geek boys because their acting at that age is so natural and realistic and it was so fun watching the scenes where they geek out and enjoy hanging out with each other, its so cute. one of my favorite scenes is when daniel plays d&d with them. the cast is so amazing and linda cardellini is so pretty. all of the side characters get a good amount of screen time and it's awesome to see more of millie and alan throughout the show. there's so much more i can say about this show but i can't find the words, i just have the amazing feeling in my heart when i think about this show.

Paul Feig once said in an interview what would’ve happened to the characters in season 2. It would’ve been so great to see what he had in mind play out. I won’t give it all away but he said he felt Lindsey would’ve become a human rights lawyer as an adult, so at least she wouldn’t have become a loser

Thank you so much for making this video, it was great. As a big fan of Freaks and Geeks, I appreciate your in-depth, well-thought out analysis in this video. Well done. As Bill Simms wrote below about the show, "It was sad, funny, serious and very realistic. The characters were very layered and not just good or bad". And the young actors were amazingly talented.

Hey, you did a really smart and enjoyable breakdown and identification of each character. This is my all-time favorite show and I've seen each episode 5+ times, but not in a while. Thank you for reminding me how wonderful and touching it is. I've had the good fortune of bumping into/meeting five of the show's characters: Kim (while bartending), Nick (delivering videos), Millie (Starbucks), Mr. Kowchefski (bartending), Karen Scarfolli (Rashida Jones @ Chin Chins), Lindsay (Disney store). Mostly all pleasant interactions and all loved hearing me say it's the best show ever.

This was one of the few KZfaq videos I have watched all the way through (I barely watch them). Thank you for this, it seems like a really good show and I'll look into it. I can see that you are passionate about it.

Just finished this show last night for the very first time. Absolutely fell in love with it. Each character felt like a friend and had a piece of me in every one of them. Definitely one of if not the best coming of age story I’ve ever experienced. So sad this show only got 1 season but man did they make something special here with just 18 episodes. The weeping feeling I felt as I watched Lindsay drive away in the van felt like a real goodbye. I love this show and I’ll definitely be back for a rewatch

Thank you for this - you are not alone in your love for this series. I was 29 when the series aired, and I remember watching it on NBC thinking they finally got it right with regard to showing how high school was for many of us. It was a crime that it was cancelled after one year, but at least we have the box set (and the awesome Yearbook DVD edition) that has tons of extras and commentary and behind the scenes footage. Such a classic show. If I had to describe it in one word (which is nearly impossible) I'd say that word would be "Authentic". Thank you for the video - it was great!!

Such a shame this show didn't get a second season. It would be cool to see more character development

This was a fantastic video! I definitely got very similar feelings and themes out of the show, but I didn't know how to put them into words the way that you did. Bravo! Wish they could've done another season of this-- even if it's 20 years into the future. But either way I'll always appreciate the one season there was

Best one yet broheim, keep it up

One of my favorite shows . Almost everyone can relate to one or more of these characters and we all know a Daniel or a Nick or a Kim. Such a well written series. Great video !

I appreciate your analysis of the show man. Thank you.

It’s great that literally every actor on this still works together and help each other

I would say that its a turn of for girls to know how much a guy likes them. It's very healthy to talk about you'r feelings in an honest way. She simply didn't feel the same way about him .

This show is one of my all time favorites! It is so real, it makes you laugh and tear up. It was so beautifully written. Even though I wish there was a second season, I really like how it was short and sweet.

From one huge fan to another....thank you for doing the show justice.

Beautiful, emotional analysis!

WONDERFUL VIDEO !!! I absolutely LOVE this show! On-spot analysis !

They should bring back but now as adults to see how they’ve turned out

Well done. This was very insightful. Thank you.

I enjoyed your prospective bro.... I wanted more of this show as well...really changes the way you think about people that are viewed as "freaks and geeks"....nicely done

I would love a season 2 that picks up exactly where the show left off even tho all of the cast is 20 years older

watched this when i was 16 and recommended it everyone i knew it really helped me get through a rough part of my life

I just finished the series and going to high school next year. Damn it’s a beautiful show. You made some points that I’d never thought of!

My favorite part of the show was lizzy caplan just because shes always 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 in everything she dose

this is my favorite tv show and you put all of my thoughts and feelings into words. thank you!

Thank you Jacob, great summary, analysis and opinion. And quality mash of clips - A.1. :)

I watched the entire thing on a weekend a few years ago, and honestly forgot a lot of this, but I absolutely love this show.

I watched this show when I was a sophomore in high school, about 15 years after the show ended. I remember crying at the end because I loved the characters. I wanted to know where they would end up. I remember feeling really bad for Nick and being mad at Lindsay for how she treated him. Now I'm an adult and I watched it with my boyfriend, who had never seen it before. He loved it too and felt sad too but I got a new impression this time. I liked that this show wasn't afraid to show their characters being bad people. Lindsay treated everyone pretty poorly. She was judgmental but wanted to 'be bad.' And Neal kinda sucked, he was really weird and creepy. But we find out that his father probably didn't teach him the things he needed in order not to be a creep. You didn't even talk about Sam and Lindsay's parents! Especially their mom, she grows a lot as a character, too. There was so much going on in this show and people just weren't ready for it yet.

I watched this in middle school and then again in high school and it’s wild how much I related to Lindsay. School comes easy to me and if I try I could get perfect grades and have fun in extracurricular activities. I was friends with some of the “freaks” in middle school and got in trouble a lot. Freshman year was my mathletes episode where I ditched a lot of friends and just focused on being perfect. Sophomore year I got hella depressed and had to deal with a lot of family issues and death. From that point it went downhill and I good decent grades but not perfect. Senior year I never went to classes, didn’t apply to colleges dispite having a high gpa, got in a lot of trouble with parents and at school and almost didn’t graduate on time. I’m rewatching it again now that I’m in college and it’s so weird to reflect on. I think nick’s storyline hits me so hard because I had a friend like that who I was also super into and he ended up not doing anything. Also Harris was so underrated I wish we got more episodes for his sake.

Just got finished rewatching and this perfectly sums up how I feel ab the show. Seeing the final moments where Lindsey go to the Grateful Dead trip is always so bittersweet

I think you can look at the show going so fast just like how high school does

I watched this show straight through after it came out on dvd over ten years ago. I gave away the dvd set to my niece and am now - after buying it again - rewatching it. It is even that much better on a rewatch. What a beautiful show.

Thanksss man!! im here for it :)!! also i finished the seasons barrly this year.. started and finished in a few days ☹️

this video was amazing. thank you

this is one of the best shows ever tell me otherwise

I wish someone would create a show like this but with modern day public schools. It isn't that different still surprisingly.

Great video, reminded me of how much I loved this show

Very nice synopsis Nd breakdown of this show. I was really sad when it was canceled. Freshman year I was sam. Very small and immature. By senior year I was a pothead and became lazy and unmotivated in school. I can relate to most of these characters at some point during high school. I'm also class of '86 so it's very relatable in a time line way. The music, the styles and the attitude of the early 80s. Just like the song from Fast Times at Ridgemont High by Billy Squire...... This could be the best time of our lives. Even though it had it's sadness, it's not far from true. I host a podcast and we discussed 16 of the 18 episodes and plan on finishing the series soon. Thanks for a great video!

love the video and same as you I was such a nick in Highschool it was sad but i really appreciated this character to relate to and show me my own flaws

god i love this show. thank you so much for this :)!

I’m still in love with Lindsay