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For 2,569 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 52% higher than the average critic
  • 10% same as the average critic
  • 38% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 2.2 points higher than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average TV Show review score: 70
Highest review score: 100 House of the Dragon: Season 3
Lowest review score: 0 Sex/Life: Season 2
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1,863 out of 1863
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 1863
  3. Negative: 0 out of 1863
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  1. Street Food: Latin America: Season 1
    his series wins when it feels as though we, the audience watching via Netflix, are getting secret insider tips about the coolest most authentic places to check out, like a local whispered it to us. it doesn’t feel exploitative at all or that it’s trying to be a cool Instagram post. Street Food: Latin America isn’t quite changing the game when it comes to food or travel or culture shows, but it’s a pretty solid contribution that will leave you feeling hungry and educated at the same time.
  2. Rogue Trip: Season 1
    Part of the show consists of spectacular photography, of course, and as in-depth an exploration of the people and culture where the Woodruffs visit that can be done in a 39-minute show. But the key to this series will be the changing relationship between Bob and his son. ... That bond, and the resetting of their relationship where they each see the other more as peers, will be the key to setting the 6-episode first season apart from similar series.
  3. Tig n' Seek: Season 1
    Unafraid to expose kids to emotions and situations that used to be reserved for grown-up sitcoms in the ’70s and ’80s. Are there lessons to be learned in these episodes? Not really. ...Tig N’ Seek is cute and is smart enough to not drive you crazy when you’re watching it with your kids. That can be said about a lot of Cartoon Network shows, of course, which is why a lot of them are cult hits with adults. This could be one of those.
  4. Last Chance U: Season 5
    Those of us who are weary of alpha-male coaches anchoring football docs may see this season of Last Chance U as a breath of fresh air (although some of Beam’s staff exudes some of that cuss-’em-out energy). But overall, this is just extraordinary nonfiction storytelling.
  5. Lost Resort: Season 1
    We don’t think the producers care one iota about seeing these contestants actually get better. They salivate at their deeply personal and traumatic stories and want to see them fight and kiss each other.
  6. The Dog House: Season 1
    The Dog House: UK is a light and sweet diversion from all the cynical reality series out there. It would fit really well on Animal Planet, which is a high compliment for a show like this.
  7. Taskmaster: Season 8
    Taskmaster is so funny, we wonder why it hasn’t come to the US sooner. And yes, we don’t count that Reggie Watts version.
  8. Fridge Wars: Season 1
    Fridge Wars has just enough of a twist to make the cooking competition format fun, and it seems like everyone is having fun trying to figure out how to make a dish from what’s in random people’s refirigerators.
  9. The Fugitive (2020): Season 1
    The Fugitive is typical for what Quibi has given its (very few) viewers so far: A project that’s not well-thought out, especially for the streamer’s 7-10 minute episode format. Oh, and it’s bad too.
  10. Coroner: Season 1
    Swan is appealing as Jenny, and we’re always happy when a procedural focuses as much on characters as it does on the case of the week. It’s a sign that Coroner will only get better.
  11. Being Reuben: Season 1
    We like Being Reuben because Reuben de Maid’s personality is so big that he compels you to watch. But his family is a lot of fun, too, which makes for a light, fun reality series that’s perfect for watching while folding laundry or making some “breakies.”
  12. Pan y Circo: Season 1
    There’s a vague sense that we’re listening in on a group of people chatting about these issues over wine, beer and food in a fashion that feels above the fray and a bit disconnected. That was likely not Luna’s intention, but that’s how it comes off. ... Luna is a very curious dinner host, egging on the discussions on Pan y Circo with knowing and educated questions. We just hope that all the discussions are as passionate and animated as the one about femicide was.
  13. Five Bedrooms: Season 1
    Five Bedrooms won’t make you laugh out loud, but as you get to know the people who have bought into this massive mess of a house, you’ll likely start rooting for their ersatz family to function like a real one.
  14. World's Toughest Race: Eco-Challenge Fiji: Season 1
    Fans of this genre of reality show will likely really get into the storylines presented here. We wish that Burnett and his producers concentrated on more non-American teams.
  15. Ravi Patel's Pursuit of Happiness: Season 1
    The issues Patel examines in the series are some pretty big ones, and he does a good job of taking these huge concepts down to a personal level while keeping the themes universal. ... As usual with these CNN-produced documentaries, the photography is top-notch and really brings you into the destination that’s being profiled, closer to the actual culture of the town than most travelogues are able to do.
  16. The Sounds: Season 1
    This is a marginal recommendation because we’re hoping The Sounds gets better as the mystery progresses. But in the slow first episode, not a lot happens, which makes us even more annoyed when information is purposely held back from viewers.
  17. Power Book II: Ghost: Season 1
    There’s a ton of stuff going on in the first episode of Power Book II: Ghost. But Power garnered big audiences because, despite being a bit soapy and unbelievable at times, it carried lots of fine performances and more than enough quality writing to overcome its flaws. That trend continues with the first sequel.
  18. Archer: Season 11
    This latest installment is a return to Archer’s raunchy, ridiculous form and it feels as cozy as crawling into your bed after a long car ride.
  19. Departure: Season 1
    There’s lots about Departure that’s really silly, but Panjabi and Plummer carry the series into the realm of respectability.
  20. Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous: Season 1
    Jurassic World Camp Cretaceous so far seems more appealing to tween audiences, who won’t mind too much if it coasts on franchise fumes. Maybe it’ll reach its potential after another episode or two.
  21. Long Way Up: Season 1
    We’re on board for the thrill of the trip and the stunning visuals we’ll see on Long Way Up, plus seeing McGregor and Boorman renew their friendship will be fun. But the privilege shown on this trip is staggering and detracts from our enjoyment of the show.
  22. Cosmos: Possible Worlds: Season 1
    We’re keeping our fingers crossed that Cosmos: Possible Worlds transcends its muddled first episode. But we’re wondering if the concept has reached its limit for now, and maybe we should wait another decade or two before seeing another version.
  23. A World of Calm: Season 1
    It might not be for everyone, but it’s hard to imagine who wouldn’t be charmed by the dulcet tones of beloved actors lulling you to a place of desperately needed tranquility.
  24. Song Exploder: Season 1
    Just like the podcast that spawned it, your enjoyment of a particular episode of Song Exploder depends on how much you like the song being exploded. ... Here’s a sign of how much we liked Song Exploder: We just subscribed to the podcast and the Spotify playlist.
  25. Tiny World: Season 1
    The spectacular cinematography on Tiny World is more than enough to tune in, but the storytelling and Paul Rudd’s narration support the cinematography well.
  26. Weakest Link: Season 1
    If you were a fan of The Weakest Link in the early ’00s, you’ll like this version. But it suffers from the same issues the American version did back then: The show’s pacing is slow and repetitive, and the insults hurled by Lynch are more funny than truly intimidating or designed to tick off the contestants.
  27. Code 404: Season 1
    Despite the presence of Graham and Mays, Code 404 just isn’t funny enough or interesting enough to spend any time watching.
  28. La Révolution: Season 1
    It plays fast and loose with history and political ideals, sure, but more than anything, it’s a fantasy – and a spooky one at that. La Révolution is indulgent, bloody, and mysterious. What more could you want?
  29. Supermarket Sweep: Season 1
    The new version of Supermarket Sweep doesn’t try to dress up what’s essentially a pretty straightforward game show. Jones is an enthusiastic host, as you’d expect.
  30. Equal: Season 1
    While the reenactments in Equal were distracting, we were enlightened by this examination of a piece of history we knew little about, and enjoyed what Porter brought to the project via a narration style only Porter could pull off.
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