Screen Rant

  • A fan theory suggests Parks & Rec is not really a documentary. 1 / 9

  • The series was done as a mockumentary, similar to the style of The Office. 2 / 9

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  • The crew filming the “documentary” never appeared on screen. 3 / 9

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  • The departure of Chris and Ann should have shown the crew... 4 / 9

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  • ... But instead just changed to a “traditional back street shot”. 5 / 9

  • The confessionals and asides may be creative representations of the characters' inner monologues. 6 / 9

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  • Confessionals with more than one character could be a “representation of both of their thoughts” 7 / 9

  • But the characters often address the camera directly. 8 / 9

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  • Some fans believe these moments are also part of their inner thoughts. 9 / 9

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