why so serious? my wife and i love to put on some mindless comedy on netflix to have a few laughs then nod off to sleep. we are probably on our 5th time through It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia. the language is awful and the subject matter can be offensive, but the quality of characters is outstanding. Arrested Development has equally rich characters, but less laugh-out-loud moments and more "ah, that's funny" moments. for canceled shows, we really like The Office (american version), 30 Rock, and i like Scrubs. all funny shows when you're awake, but not so intense that you have to unwind before you can go to sleep!