“The web link sitcom is dead.”
That’s at least what they wanted us to believe.
But then came alongAbbott Elementaryto school us all.

From top left: ‘Abbott Elementary’ stars William Stanford Davis, Chris Perfetti, Lisa Ann Walter, Tyler James Williams, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Janelle James, and Quinta Brunson; (inset) Keke Palmer.Getty Images
But the former Buzzfeed talent shared the spotlight, finding room for a full ensemble to shine.
And it wasn’t just viewers who took notice.
Who said it’s possible for you to’t be both?
Why is corny something that’s all of a sudden lame?
It’s something that makes people feel close to you, it’s likable.
And if you own it, it’s extremely dope.
And I don’t give a s—.
As told to Gerrad Hall
More EW Entertainers of the Year 2022: