Alexandra Rushfield

In an attempt to beautify her town — and advance her career — Leslie Knope, a mid-level bureaucrat in the Parks and Recreation Department of Pawnee, Indiana, takes on bureaucrats, cranky neighbors, and single-issue fanatics whose weapons are lawsuits, the jumble of city codes, and the democratic process she loves so much.

Some of this year's most talked about talent open up about the challenges and triumphs of creating critically acclaimed series and performances.

Rebellious Mickey and good-natured Gus navigate the thrills and agonies of modern relationships.

In an attempt to beautify her town — and advance her career — Leslie Knope, a mid-level bureaucrat in the Parks and Recreation Department of Pawnee, Indiana, takes on bureaucrats, cranky neighbors, and single-issue fanatics whose weapons are lawsuits, the jumble of city codes, and the democratic process she loves so much.

Some of this year's most talked about talent open up about the challenges and triumphs of creating critically acclaimed series and performances.

Rebellious Mickey and good-natured Gus navigate the thrills and agonies of modern relationships.