NBC has officially abandoned good comedy.

The network used to be the go-to place for smart, genre-pushing comedy, and it wasn't long ago when "The Office," "30 Rock," "Community" and "Parks and Recreation" combined to make one of the best comedy lineups in television history.

In 2015, "The Office" and "30 Rock" are long gone, "Community" was banished to the Internet and NBC burned off a final (terrific) season of "Parks and Recreation" in a span of six weeks. Despite glowing reviews and excellent DVR/home video numbers, none of these shows were traditional ratings juggernauts, and NBC would now rather lure viewers with singing competitions and James Spader's hats.

The network is even dumping good shows before they make it to television. After committing to a 13-episode season of "The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt," co-created by Tina Fey, NBC abruptly sold the series to Netflix. The first season is now available on Netflix Instant streaming.

"Kimmy Schmidt" stars Ellie Kemper ("The Office" and "Bridesmaids") as a young woman adjusting to New York City life after spending 15 years in a cult-mandated bunker. Having been forced underground with only a single "Babysitter's Club" book, Kimmy's idealistic, "unbreakable" attitude is challenged by the modern world. Imagine taking your first selfie after living 15 years without a mirror.

Kimmy moves in with struggling actor/street performer Titus (a hilarious breakout role for Broadway actor Tituss Burgess) and is hired as a nanny by spoiled socialite Jacqueline (Jane Krakowski, playing similar beats as her "30 Rock" character). We also see several flashbacks of Kimmy and her fellow "Mole Women" in the bunker.

Like "30 Rock," the show juggles broad storylines, rapid-fire visual gags and a barrage of throwaway one liners that'd be easy to miss if not for the impeccable timing of the cast. Kemper is doing the sunny/dopey thing you've seen from her before, but she's just so good at it. She often stole scenes right from under Steve Carell on "The Office," and "Kimmy Schmidt" is the plentiful star-making turn she's long deserved.

The show gets better with every episode, and it establishes a confident tone even when snagged by a few zany subplots (Martin Short is a comedic genius, but he needs a way shorter leash in episode four). And as with most new shows, it is best to cut the pilot episode some slack as it establishes the show's premise.

Look for Fey and Jon Hamm to make appearances as the series progresses, and Netflix has already committed to a 13-episode second season. While "Kimmy Schmidt" may not have attracted a mass audience on NBC, the show provides much-needed brevity and fun to the Netflix Originals lineup. It's an excellent palate-cleanser for the slow-burn third season of "House of Cards."

So while NBC isn't interested in good comedy, you can count on Netflix to recreate the network's golden era. The last season of "Parks and Recreation" will be there shortly, and you can sprinkle any episode of "Friends" onto a marathon of classic "Office" and "30 Rock." Hopefully "Kimmy Schmidt" can stretch its strong start into something just as enduring.

Tyler Wilson can be reached at twilson@cdapress.com.