According to James Van Der Beek, Don't Trust the B—— in Apartment 23 is unofficially canceled , and we can't let that happen. Here's why the ABC series deserves saving.
It's a modern-day "Odd Couple."
Chloe and June are this generation's Oscar and Felix. June is uptight and particular, while Chloe is just awful. The friendship between these mismatched roommates is central to Don't Trust the B----: even when they're locked in battle over a cute guy or something frivolous like reconnecting with family, Chloe and June are always looking out for each other. There's real love here, but it's totally twisted, which is why it's such a delight.
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There's no other character like Chloe on TV.
Not since House have we seen a sociopath this lovable. Actually, Chloe is tough to diagnose — is she a misguided heroine, or an irredeemable monster with a heart of gold? Frankly, it doesn't really matter: She's a treasure. The joy of Chloe is that there's always a method to her madness. Even when she's nasty and vindictive, she has a greater plan. Sometimes the end doesn't justify the means, but she's doing her best by being the worst.
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It showcases up-and-coming comedic talent.
Don't Trust the B---- has its finger on the alternative comedy pulse, and that means a cast filled with under-the-radar comic talents finally getting the exposure they deserve. Eric Andre, who now has his own show on Adult Swim, is a staple of the L.A. comedy scene, but he's only recently entered the mainstream. Like Happy Endings, this is a show that finds lesser knowns (often borrowing them from the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater stage) and uses them wisely.
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The Beek.
Dawson's Creek star James Van Der Beek has a great sense of humor when it comes to his clean-cut image and teen heartthrob past, which makes him one of the show's highlights. He's a scene-stealer because he's always game — whether that means learning a complicated Dancing with the Stars scene or embracing self-deprecation to mock an actor's fragile ego. It wouldn't be nearly as fun if he weren't playing himself.
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