10 Things I Hate About You

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Season 1
Season #: 2, 1
Metascore
66

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
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Critic Reviews

  1. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
    Reviewed by: Rob Owen
    80
    Unlike last month's ABC Family misfire "Make It or Break It," 10 Things contains clever dialogue that's rooted in its characters.
  2. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Paige Wiser
    75
    A new audience will enjoy this smart series, which makes light of the eternal hell of high school.
  3. Variety
    Reviewed by: Brian Lowry
    70
    So while the checklist of assets might not add up to 10, there are several things to like about this series, which bodes well for its desire--shared by TV and teenagers--to become popular.
  5. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Randee Dawn
    70
    Shakespeare might be turning in his grave, but he's probably got a smile on his face while doing it.
  6. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Ken Tucker
    67
    While Bianca is the status-conscious, superficial center of the show, Martin makes her kinda sweet, and Shaw is downright excellent as the status-hating, politically aware Kat.
  7. New York Post
    Reviewed by: Linda Stasi
    63
    10 Things is silly, mindless fun and the actors are all terrific in that silly, mindless fun way that Disney teens tend to be.
  8. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Alessandra Stanley
    60
    The movie has such cult status that it seems almost sacrilege to tamper with it for television, but as a series 10 Things is not terrible; it is even at times fun. It’s just not very inventive.
  9. Philadelphia Daily News
    Reviewed by: Ellen Gray
    60
    It's hard to say from one episode how the transition from movie to series will go, but producers have populated the show's Padua High--yes, the Shakespeare jokes just keep on coming--with interesting enough kids to make 10 Things a more than watchable high school show, anyway.
  10. TV Guide Magazine
    Reviewed by: Matt Roush
    50
    Not much interesting going on here, although it can be intriguing to watch an old-fashioned-style sitcom shoehorned into the Gossip Girl age, as ABC Family continues to try to be relevant yet family-friendly.

Awards & Rankings

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#51 Best TV Season of 2009
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#81 Most Discussed TV Season of 2009
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#8 Most Shared TV Season of 2009

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User Score
6.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 23 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 23
  3. Negative: 5 out of 23
  1. RukiaK
    Jul 11, 2009
    5
    I thought it was okay, but not as good as I wanted it to be. Since the movie is based off The taming of the shrew, the show should have I thought it was okay, but not as good as I wanted it to be. Since the movie is based off The taming of the shrew, the show should have something to do with the movie. Like the fact that Patrick was payed to date Kat. In the show, he liked her first moment he saw her. I didn't like that all. But, whatever. Hopefully it gets better.… Full Review »
  2. JessicaRobyn
    Jan 16, 2014
    5
    I feel like the show never really lived up to its potential. Although I loved the casting and character acting, the episode-to-episodeI feel like the show never really lived up to its potential. Although I loved the casting and character acting, the episode-to-episode storytelling was lack luster and just could hold the weight of the original concept of the movie. I think it was good for what it was and can commend it for what it was trying to accomplish as a more lighthearted romance TV show for teens, but it needed to try harder.… Full Review »
  3. GregC
    Jul 29, 2009
    10
    True and accurate depiction of high school, funny characters, some very easy to relate to. As a teen, I say this show represents us well.
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