A Parks and Recreation Special
  • Network: NBC
  • Series Premiere Date: Apr 30, 2020
Metascore
89

Universal acclaim - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14

Critic Reviews

  1. The Independent
    Reviewed by: Adam White
    May 1, 2020
    60
    This was a special that was lightly funny, technically splendid and made for a good cause (money raised, and then matched by a number of corporate sponsors, went to Feeding America’s Covid-19 fund). It was impossible to dislike – even if it was inescapably melancholy.

Awards & Rankings

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#8 Best TV Season of 2020
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#63 Most Discussed TV Season of 2020
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#44 Most Shared TV Season of 2020

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User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 36 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 36
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 36
  3. Negative: 5 out of 36
  1. Antiquecardboar
    May 3, 2020
    5
    As a fan of the series this special is very forgettable. Not worth your time. I don't know what the critics watched that gave this a highAs a fan of the series this special is very forgettable. Not worth your time. I don't know what the critics watched that gave this a high rating. All the actors did a good job...it just wasn't very funny or entertaining. Maybe I am just sick of video conferencing in general...and that is all this episode is.… Full Review »
  2. damien_k98
    May 2, 2020
    6
    I'm a bit mixed on this one. I really thought that maybe they were planning to drop a Parks and Rec revival series on Peacock this summer soI'm a bit mixed on this one. I really thought that maybe they were planning to drop a Parks and Rec revival series on Peacock this summer so they decided to release the first episode on TV kinda like how NBC (or is it CBS?) drops the first episode of an upcoming show on YouTube for free. To me, while the special retains the spirit of the show via a Zoom meeting, some of the performances and jokes make me feel like I was walking through the line of a Parks and Rec ride and everytime you enter a new room, another returning cast member is there to greet you, I mean the episode even ends like a ride (most specifically the Despicable Me ride) everyone gathers around and the most iconic song plays (for DM it was that Pharell song). Overall, it's quite a nostalgic experience, but it isn't a strong one.… Full Review »
  3. xicoweh829
    May 7, 2020
    0
    I wish I could give a lower score. Did the critics see the same episode as I did? Yeah I understand, COVID-19, but that was NOT FUNNY. I'm notI wish I could give a lower score. Did the critics see the same episode as I did? Yeah I understand, COVID-19, but that was NOT FUNNY. I'm not talking about giggles. I did not even smile. Waste of your time.… Full Review »
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