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30 Rock lands on Netflix after Emmy-winning run

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  • All seven seasons of 30 Rock are now on Netflix as of May 1.
  • The show ran from 2006-2013 and won 16 Emmys.
  • Tina Fey created the series based on her SNL experience.

Tina Fey created the series, drawing from her experience as head writer on Saturday Night Live, major media outlets report. The plot follows Liz Lemon, a creator and head writer of a sketch show, who is forced to hire a troubled movie star as a cast member. The series ran for seven seasons, with one episode broadcast live, and features an ensemble cast including Jane Krakowski, Jack McBrayer, Tracy Morgan, and Alec Baldwin.

Critical and fan praise has highlighted 30 Rock as an underrated gem. According to Daily Express – Showbiz, a Screen Rant critic described the show as an "underrated comedy masterpiece" and questioned why more people have not seen it. The same critic argued that 30 Rock could be considered better than The Office, noting that most viewers think of The Office first because an office setting is more relatable. Fans have also celebrated the show, with one calling it "one of the best sitcoms of the century" and another saying it is "a true joy that you can watch in one sitting." It is unclear how long the show will remain on Netflix or if it is available in all regions.

30 Rock is one of the funniest shows in the history of television, so why haven't more people seen it?

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