Comedy

Etiquette and deportment seem to be codes of behavior forgotten in this contemporary world of cell phones and fast food. But Ella Morton is bringing them back with her new comedy series The Elegant Guide. In it she gives tips about how to navigate the modern world, while still behaving like a lady.

The Clinic is a comedy series which couldn’t have come at a better time. With more American states moving to legalize marijuana, a mockumentary set in a medical marijuana clinic seems well placed. This is an intelligent comedy, which makes a refreshing change of pace from the stoner comedies we've seen so often.

There are so many comedy channels on the internet, it can be hard to stand out. But American comedian Mark Malkoff does a pretty good job of getting noticed with his new site on My Damn Channel. Rather than offering the same old skits and sketches, Malkoff puts himself to the test with a series of elaborate challenges. The most recent saw him holed up in his bathroom for five days in efforts to cure his internet addiction. You can't help but care whether this seemingly nice guy achieves his aims or not.

In the tradition of the great Super-Sentai superhero programs of Japan comes Go Sukashi! This comedy series does spoof those original shows, but the involvement of Sukashi's original creator Shako Nakagawa ensures it doesn't stray too far from the path. That should help to please manga purists and newcomers alike!

The Sopranos Will Janowitz plays the worst kind of therapist in the comedy series SUPEREGO. Dr. Charlie Knight is volatile, unconventional, and likely just as crazy as his patients. He's the secret to this series' success; it could easily push too far but Janowitz’s acting chops make SUPEREGO surprisingly watchable.

More and more companies are harnessing the power of the internet to sell their products. Many of these marketing campaigns fall flat, but every now and again we see something as clever as Super Delicious Ingredient Force. It exists to sell Taco Bell, but it really sucks us in with its nostalgic Saturday morning cartoon feel and unabashed campiness.

Don't be suckered in by the cute face of Daniel the Turtle. While this character is adorable, his webseries Supa Pirate Booty Hunt isn't for kids. Its sexual references and adult humor will make young ears burn, so send the little ones out of the room and enjoy the fun!

If there's one word to describe Stalker Chronicles it is ambitious. The comedy series references everyone from early filmmakers George Melies and Robert Wiene to Greek playwright Sophocles in the episodes which are all filmed in different styles. The detailed synopses do their best to educate viewers on the inspirations, but anyone without the cultural back story may still feel a bit lost. The episodes are a bit uneven, with some working better than others, but I have to admire the premise.

Living prices continue to rise, but our pay packets never seem to get any bigger. Fed up with the situation, best friends Hank and Alex decide to boycott paying rent altogether. It's a ludicrous plan, but one that makes for a lot of fun in the episodic comedy series Squatters.

It's refreshing to find a web series aimed at children that adults can happily enjoy, but Spook House Dave has got the mix just right. Its creepy, but not too creepy, cast of puppet characters should appeal to children, while adults will love the quick good natured humor. It's something like a modern reinvention of The Muppets, with a little more ghoulishness.