Portlandia Season 7

Portlandia Season 7 is currently streaming on and , and it delivers exactly the kind of comedy that earns a loyal following. Across 1 season, the show has had time to find its rhythm and keep it. A 7/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Watch it for Fred Armisen — stay for everyone else around them. There is no real reason to keep putting it off.

Portlandia Season 7 arrived without much fanfare and built its audience the hard way — through word of mouth. The jokes in Portlandia Season 7 land because the characters underneath them are worth caring about. Season 7 of Portlandia includes 10 episodes. It aired from January 2017 to March 2017. This season stars Fred Armisen, Carrie Brownstein and Chris Ihlenfeldt. Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was aired in 2017. The timing in Portlandia Season 7 is precise enough that even the throwaway lines land on a second watch. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

If you need a comedy that actually makes you laugh, Portlandia Season 7 is a strong candidate. It stands on its own even without an obvious comparison point. Best experienced as a single, sustained watch if your schedule allows. Fred Armisen is funny in a way that holds up on rewatch. Put it on when you need something guaranteed to land.