What “The Good Place” Says about Good and Evil Here is what the NBC series looks like when we watch it through the lens of the science of a meaningful life. By Jeremy Adam Smith February 6, 2018 Calm Chidi, Tahani, Eleanor, and Jason in "The Good Place." “Welcome! Everything is fine.” Those are the first words Eleanor Shellstrop (played by KristeUnlock this article for FREE. Keep Reading Log in to your Mindful account for uninterrupted access.