Some TV shows come and go without making much noise, only for people to stumble upon them years later and wonder, “How did this not blow up?” Don’t Trust the B in Apartment 23 is one of those shows. This sitcom delivered snappy dialogue, strong acting, and a refreshingly unfiltered take on friendships in New York City. It first aired in 2012 but got cancelled too soon, and for a while, it felt like only a handful of people truly appreciated what it offered. But now, thanks to streaming and a wave of fans rediscovering it, it’s finally getting the hype it always deserved.
There’s something about its humor that just hits better now. Maybe it was a little too sharp, a little too ahead of its time when it first aired. But looking back, that’s exactly what makes it stand out. More and more people are realizing that this show had something special — something bold, unfiltered, and genuinely hilarious. And if you haven’t given it a shot yet, now might be the perfect time.
Krysten Ritter and Dreama Walker’s Dynamic Add to ‘Don’t Trust the B in Apartment 23’s Chaotic Charm
For a show that lasted only two seasons, Don’t Trust the B in Apartment 23 certainly packed enough chaos. Mostly thanks to Krysten Ritter and Dreama Walker‘s roles as Chloe and June respectively. The show kicks off with June, a sweet and optimistic girl from Richmond, Indiana moving to New York. for what she thinks will be the perfect new life: a great job, a nice apartment, and a fresh start. But reality hits hard when the company she was supposed to work for goes bankrupt on her first day. In a desperate search for where to stay, she ends up with Chloe, an irresponsible and morally questionable con artist who immediately scams June out of her rent money. Being that it’s not her first rodeo, Chloe expects June to run back home. Instead, June refuses to leave and what unfolds is a love-hate roommate dynamic that drives the entire series.
Safe to say it’s this dynamic that keeps the show from falling into predictable sitcom territory. Chloe isn’t just reckless for the sake of it, she’s fiercely independent, survives in causing chaos, and has zero interest in being liked. She manipulates people, throws parties in the apartment without warning, and even fakes being nice when it benefits her. On the other side, June isn’t just a naive roommate getting run over by Chloe’s antics. Over time, she learns to play Chloe’s game and even out-schemes her at times. Their relationship is full of sabotage and occasional moments of genuine friendship. Instead of a typical roommate sitcom where opposites slowly change each other for the better, the show keeps Chloe and June’s dynamic deliberately messy, making it all the more fun to watch.
‘Don’t Trust The B In Apartment 23’s Unapologetic Humor Should Have Been Appreciated More
When you look at some of the best short-lived TV shows, many play it safe, trying to appeal to the widest audience possible. Don’t Trust the B in Apartment 23 never bothered with any of that. It fully embraced its unapologetic humor right from the show’s title. Other short-lived shows that somehow leaned into this same offbeat humor are Party Down or The Mick. These shows weren’t afraid to be a little mean, a little absurd, and sometimes, just straight-up unhinged. But while some fizzled out because they struggled to find their audience, Don’t Trust the B in Apartment 23 stood out because of how fully it committed to its tone.
One of the show’s biggest strengths was how unapologetic it was — not just in its characters, but in its humor. Don’t Trust the B in Apartment 23 didn’t hold back, didn’t matter if it was making fun of social norms, or satirizing celebrity culture. A perfect example is when Chloe sets June up on a date, only for June to discover her date is Chloe’s father. And to make things even worse Chloe’s wheelchair-bound mother stops by, suspecting that her husband is cheating on her. Most sitcoms would throw in a moment of self-awareness or remorse, but Don’t Trust the B in Apartment 23 refused to do that. Instead, it leaned fully into its unapologetic humor and Chloe’s lack of moral boundaries or restraint. A more reason why it is finally getting the attention it deserves.
For a peek at the chaos, Don’t Trust the B in Apartment 23 is available to stream on Prime Video.
