What a deceptive title, it isn’t all about parks, but it is a little bit.

If you haven’t had chance to see Parks and Recreation yet, you really should.

The comedy stars Tina Fey’s best friend Amy Poehler, and she’s just as good as playing the head of the department in Pawnee, Indiana as Tina Fey is in managing her staff as Liz Lemon from 30 Rock.

The show features the same level of dysfunctional office politics. You also feel from day one as though you are really in on the jokes they exchange in the office. You quickly learn that Jerry is the butt of all office jokes (who has a timeshare in Muncie, IN, much to the amusement of the other staff). Tom starts all the office jokes, and April isn’t as bad really as she first appears.

The story lines always seem to be potential real situations for local councillors everywhere, a lack of funding, lack of public interest, and lack of interest from other councillors. You feel as though this could almost be a real fly on the wall documentary, if it weren’t so funny.

The first series does start poorly, but the second season onwards is where it gets better. The first season is only six episodes (about two hours in total), so still worth watching for all the character introductions.

The show seems to evolve in countless ways, always relevant, and always amusing. If you enjoyed 30 Rock and are still mourning the loss of the show, you will definitely love Parks and Recreation.

It’s also available on BBC Four, which 30 Rock isn’t, how distressing.