Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23

June Colburn arrives in New York full of optimism, but her plans crumble during her first week, leaving her with no job and no place to live. She winds up sharing an apartment with Chloe, a charismatic, scheming party girl who enjoys chaos and refuses to play by the rules. Their mismatched personalities fuel most of the comedy, as June's earnestness clashes with Chloe's selfish wit. The show follows their everyday misadventures and the eccentric friends they pick up along the way, including a meta version of James Van Der Beek, who adds another layer of absurdity. Episodes balance punchy one-liners, awkward social situations, and the odd sweet moment.

Premiered on ABC in 2012, the series was created by Nahnatchka Khan and stars Krysten Ritter as Chloe, Dreama Walker as June, and James Van Der Beek as himself. The show ran as a half hour single-camera sitcom and gained attention for its sharp casting and brisk comedic pace.

The series made a mark because of its cheeky title and because Van Der Beek played a heightened, self-aware version of his public persona, which became a memorable running gag. Online fans and pop culture conversations often referenced that dynamic, and Chloe's brazen lines and schemes kept episodes unpredictable, helping the show build a dedicated following after initial broadcasts.

The show did not rack up major awards like Emmys or Golden Globes, but it did earn positive notices for performances, especially Krysten Ritter's take on Chloe and Van Der Beek's willingness to lampoon himself. It remained a favorite among viewers who liked smarter, sassier sitcoms, even if it wasn't a big awards contender.

Critical and audience response was mixed to positive, with an average vote around 6.7 out of 10 from viewers. Reviewers tended to praise the chemistry between the leads and the show's willingness to be irreverent, while some critiques pointed to uneven episode quality. Main themes include friendship under strain, urban survival, fame as absurdity, and learning to cope with messy people who somehow become family.