Season two of Parks and Rec was absolutely brilliant. The writing was crisp and funny. The characters were fleshed out. Season three takes the sitcom a step back. April's character has devolved with her hasty marriage to Andy. April was a fabulously smart and sarcastic character. Their relationship has become a bit of a distraction and April's character and wit has suffered as a result. Additionally, the relationship between Ben and Leslie has undermined Leslie's character and the will they/won't they Pam and Jim from the Office type tease is tired and unoriginal. Tom, Ron, and Chris(Rob Lowe) continue to be high points. Unfortunately, Donna and Jerry's material this season doesn't feel as fresh. And Ann...well, she feels like a perpetual wet blanket. I'm failing to see her relevance to the show other than the multiple comments regarding her looks...we get it, she's pretty, move on. There's still life left in the sitcom. Hopefully the writers serve up better next season because this cast, of stellar comedic actors, deserves better. It's been painful to watch this show, that I enthusiastically raved about last season, take such a dive.