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Glee: A quality comedy that lacks A-list stars but makes up for it with heart, heart, heart.

And so far, Fox seems to be playing all the right cards. Exhibit A: A pop-song-turned-showtune-filled pilot airing right after American Idol--a delicious teaser months before the actual series begins, and all aimed at the right audience. Everything points to Glee as being one of, if not the breakout hit of the fall season.

Oh, also, it was pretty fucking awesome.

The pilot keeps the humor moderately paced--think The Office, not Arrested Development. And while the high school setting and sporadic laughs could be a formula for mindless, popcorn TV, the inserted character monologues and budding love triangles keep the show provocative and take the drama beyond "nerd vs. jock."

For most of the episode I was satisfied with simply being entertained. However, somewhere within the last ninety seconds, it all clicked. I can't be the only one who had this experience. I think it was right when Rachel & Finn belt the line, "smell of wine and cheap perfume," that I realized I fucking love this: the characters, the premise, the music. Try frowning during their rendition of "Don't Stop Believing." Try.

As a TV viewer, I'm looking forward to seeing if Glee can keep the same quality for an entire season. I'm definitely skeptical if they can continuously deliver stellar entertainment each week. Either way, this is definitely one show/fandom to keep your eyes on as fall creeps nearer. The potential is there--let's hope Fox makes the most of it.