In 2015, Parks and Recreation concluded as a sunny comedy about government, embodying an Obama-era optimism that now feels like a fantasy in today's political climate.
Jim O'Heir reflects on the show's hopeful themes, expressing that current times feel bleak, and although Knope's values clash with today's politics, the show's message remains powerful.
Despite its hopeful message, the show's co-creator notes that Parks and Recreation seems like a product of a different time amidst the recent political landscape in America.
O'Heir recalls the surprising reception from a Trump-linked senator's office, illustrating how Parks and Recreation's idealism resonates even with those whose agendas oppose the show's themes.
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