I’ve been surprised at how often Amy Poehler’s Leslie Knope has made my eyes misty this season:
That fragile look she gave Adam Scott’s Ben when she told him she was done steam-rolling people and asked him how he felt after baring her soul; Ethel reading aloud the transcript and hearing Ben say that losing his job was worth it because he loves Leslie; and Leslie’s friends (minus Jerry) announcing what roles they would take in her city-council campaign.
I’ve said it before, Liz Lemon used to be the character I related to most on TV, but now I’d much rather be a Leslie than a Liz. Leslie is appreciated and loved, and there’s never any question of whether she’s deserving.
" -Mandi Bierly, EW (x)



definitely had the Liz v. Leslie debate earlier today, and this is spot on… fuckyeahparksandrec:
Liz will always be my favorite, but I can’t help but be in love with Leslie Knope.
I’m the same—I never expected Leslie to make me cry as often as she has this season! Amy’s showin’ her range, y’all!...