All-American Muslim

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Season 1
  • Network: TLC
  • Series Premiere Date: Nov 13, 2011
Metascore
70

Generally favorable reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10

Critic Reviews

  1. New York Daily News
    Reviewed by: David Hinckley
    Nov 10, 2011
    80
    If these all sound like the same kinds of dramas that would go on in any American community anywhere, they are. That's the point.
  2. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: David Knowles
    Nov 10, 2011
    80
    You come away from the show having broadened your understanding for a sector of, yes, American life that you may not have had much contact with before. By the standards of the genre, that's about as good as it gets.
  3. Hitfix
    Reviewed by: Alan Sepinwall
    Nov 22, 2011
    75
    It feels fairly honest, and more interesting and relevant than most.
  5. People Weekly
    Reviewed by: Tom Gliatto
    Nov 14, 2011
    75
    The show is a quietly intriguing, informative study of assimilation, identity and community. [21 Nov 2011, p.40]
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  6. Newsday
    Reviewed by: Verne Gay
    Nov 10, 2011
    75
    Noble intentions meet nice people.
  7. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
    Reviewed by: Rob Owen
    Nov 14, 2011
    70
    All-American Muslim [may be] a bit dull for viewers conditioned to expect ginned-up drama but given the potential sensitivities of the subject matter, it seems appropriate.
  8. Boston Herald
    Reviewed by: Mark A. Perigard
    Nov 11, 2011
    67
    Like a lot of reality shows ranging from the silly "Real World" to the loathsome "Jersey Shore," All-American Muslim ends up reinforcing some stereotypes while defying others.
  9. New York Post
    Reviewed by: Linda Stasi
    Nov 10, 2011
    63
    If you're a fan of "Russian Dolls," you may enjoy taking a walk on the not-wild side with these all-American Muslims.
  10. Variety
    Reviewed by: Brian Lowry
    Nov 10, 2011
    60
    All-American Muslim should not be dismissed for its laudable aspects, but it's difficult to escape a sense TLC took its game up a notch merely by virtue of the title.
  11. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Mike Hale
    Nov 10, 2011
    50
    All those profiled are on their best behavior, and the show is so focused on teaching that it goes for long stretches without entertaining.

Awards & Rankings

46
#46 Best TV Season of 2011

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User Score
6.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 11 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 11
  3. Negative: 4 out of 11
  1. Avolling
    Nov 19, 2011
    2
    I was initially interested to see what the show might be like, because I thought that my own knowledge of Islam was somewhat lacking. However,I was initially interested to see what the show might be like, because I thought that my own knowledge of Islam was somewhat lacking. However, even with my poor knowledge of Muslims, I know that this is NOT what normal Muslims are like, and the actions taken by some of the characters in this series feel exaggerated. Maybe it's just the TLC pedigree, but nothing about this show feels genuine to me. It feels more like a Muslim instructional video than an actual reality series, if the term "reality" even denotes anything real anymore. I walked away from All-American Muslim feeling frustrated and even a bit embarrassed. And if a Protestant Christian is getting embarrassed by the misrepresentation of Muslims, you know that your series has failed to do its intended purpose.… Full Review »
  2. Muslima
    Nov 15, 2011
    10
    AS a Muslim myself I was very excited about this show but after the first episode I am now very disappointed that this is what these peopleAS a Muslim myself I was very excited about this show but after the first episode I am now very disappointed that this is what these people are advertising as Islam. Guy took shahada one day and next day he is married? did anyone give him Dawa? or taught him how to pray. This show will teach our children how to do haram things. show real Islam. Not only arabs are muslims, TLC want a hit show about muslims in America? This is not it this is MUSLIMS GONE WILD! I am proud to be American and Muslim but I will not compromise my religion. We need to showcase Islam as the prophet would like to see it. Charity work, Dawa ect. This family want to show white America how American they are and not thinking of our muslim children or new converts. THIS IS NOT A GOOD REPRESENTATION OF ISLAM AND I'M SORRY BUT THEIR PARENTS SHOULD BE ASHAMED. ASTAGFARALLAH!!!!!!… Full Review »
  3. bluejeanqueen
    Dec 5, 2011
    0
    Dumb show. Contrived...not real at all. Don't waste your time on this..watch sponge bob instead...it's more real than All-American Muslim. IDumb show. Contrived...not real at all. Don't waste your time on this..watch sponge bob instead...it's more real than All-American Muslim. I think TLC is hoping to create ratings through controversy. Pitiful.… Full Review »
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