The show seems at first to be all about poking fun at hipsters and their clueless faux self-awareness and very real self-absorption. But unlike so many pokes at generic aimless twentysomethings, after watching Portlandia their world is suddenly deepened. The ironic facial hair, tribal tattoos and piercings, and other cool trappings are all there, but are only the props and never the punchlines to jokes. Because of this, the show never feels stale.

Of course, even if Portlandia was as shallow as its residents we would keep watching. Every week has upped the ante with its niche guest stars from the city's mayor in the second and third episodes to James Mercer of The Shins and Colin Meloy of The Decemberists last week. Although, it would be awesome if they brought back Steve Buscemi after locking him in a feminist book store in the first episode.

Catch this year's last glimpse into the place where the dream of the 90s is still alive tonight at 10:30 on IFC.

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