New Girl is Here to Stay with Season 3

New Girl, FOX’s quirky primetime comedy debuted in the fall of 2011 to raved reviews. This intriguing comedy attracted more than 10 million viewers when its pilot debuted on September 20, 2011.  Since then it has maintained a loyal following due to its well-written script, talented actors and refreshing humor. It’s been nominated for several awards—some of which it won. The awards which it has garnered include the Critics’ Choice Television Award for Most Exciting New Series and Best Actress in a Comedy Series.

 

 

Deschanel plays Jessica “Jess” Day, an offbeat teacher from Portland, Oregan.

The Story of New Girl

The show’s main star is Jess Day (Zooey Deschanel), an eccentric teacher from Portland, Oregon. After she discovers that her boyfriend is cheating on her, she decides to seek a new apartment. Her discovery that the apartment of interest houses three male roommates doesn’t deter her from maintaining an interest in the loft. After all, she highlights that the apartment is close to her work. The three roommates Nick (Jake Johnson), Schmidt (Max Greenfield) and Coach (Damon Wayans , Jr.) allow her to move in mainly due to Schmidt’s interest in her model friends.

 

What ensues is an awkward yet hilarious illustration of how the “new girl” is unable to fit in an otherwise established order. Jess is the odd ball who admittedly is depressed due to her recent breakup. She cries almost uncontrollably and watches hours of “Dirty Dancing”, wrecking the otherwise “normal” environment. The guys, unable to function with her hopeless moping decide to cheer her up and help her to overcome heartache. Jess and the guys begin a new found friendship and romance develops between Jess another roommate, Nick.

 

The romantic turn of events ultimately changes the direction of New Girl. However, this development in the story is praised by critics who believe that it adds depth to the show. As one critic highlights “together [Nick and Jess] are fully functional [making] each other human”.

 

 

An original cast member of the show, Damon Wayans Jr. had to leave to be in another sitcom. Now, he’s back.

Coach Returns in Season 3

Those who’ve been watching New Girl will remember Coach from the pilot, the fitness trainer roommate who had serious problems communicating with ladies. By the second episode Coach was nowhere to be found. A new guy, Winston (Lamorne Morris), became one of the show’s regulars instead.

 

Well, Coach returns in season 3 for six episodes which might leave you wondering why he left in the first place. Here’s the history:

 

Damon Wayans Jr. who paid Coach, was written out of the show due to the fact that he was contractual bound to Happy Endings, a sitcom on ABC. As a Time Magazine article highlights, when he was originally cast as one of the roommates, New Girl creators as well as Wayans Jr. expected that Happy Endings  would be cancelled. However, when the show was not cancelled, he had no choice but to leave New Girl.

 

The decision of the show’s creators to allow Lamorne Morris to play Winston on the show rather than “Coach” was a wise choice.  It provided room for him to return when his contract with the ABC sitcom ended.

 

But what exactly will he bring to the table? Firstly, his sense of humor is surely a good addition to the quirky comedy. His stint on the third season of New Girl will also offer us a deeper glimpse into his character—a character who really should have been one of the central highlights of the show but due to circumstances remained an embryo.

 

Another benefit of his return relates to its effect on the other characters. According to the show’s executive producer Bret Baer, the return allows Nick and Schmidt to “step back in time” as they recall how life was before the addition of Jess as a roommate. However, this ultimately results in ramifications, especially for Nick and Jess’ relationship.

 

Prince to guest star on New Girl

Damon Wayans, Jr. isn’t the only guest star to appear on the 3^rd season of New Girl. According to a Time Magazine report Prince, the musician of epic proportions, will be guest staring as himself on the TV show’s post super bowl episode.  

 

Prince is expected to make an appearance on the show.

Though little has been revealed about his appearance on the show, sources suggest he’ll cause conflict in Nick and Jess’ relationship. Though Prince is known for his peculiar taste and illusive flair, he was actually the one who approached producers with the idea to appear on the show. Not surprisingly, producers couldn’t resist affirming his request.

 

Fans should expect a sizzling performance from Prince who is arguably the biggest guest star on the show since its inception.

 

Season 3 of New Girl continued with quirkiness and sometimes bizarre humor as it focuses on the relationship of Jess and Nick. The guest appearance of Damon Wayans Jr. and music icon, Prince, are some highlights of season 3. Stay tuned to FOX to get the latest on this comedic gem.

 

New Girl is Here to Stay with Season 3