American Idol

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Season 16
  • Network: ABC , FOX
  • Series Premiere Date: Jun 11, 2002
Season #: 24, 23, 22, 21, 20, 19, 18, 17, 16, 15, 14, 13, 12, 11, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
User Score
6.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 28 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 28
  3. Negative: 11 out of 28

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  1. pedro_hnq
    Mar 11, 2018
    10
    Perfect, a hint of nostalgia with additional good humor and irreverence of the jurors, Katy Perry once again proves to be a brilliant star
  2. Bgrod
    Mar 28, 2018
    10
    The latest version of American Idol has retained the best elements of the original while jettisoning the least desirable ones. New judges who are less **** and snarky offer a fresher perspective on the competition. This is a tighter, faster paced workman-like American Idol that doesn't need the whiz bang spinning Jetson;s chairs of the gimmicky competition. This American Idol sets theThe latest version of American Idol has retained the best elements of the original while jettisoning the least desirable ones. New judges who are less **** and snarky offer a fresher perspective on the competition. This is a tighter, faster paced workman-like American Idol that doesn't need the whiz bang spinning Jetson;s chairs of the gimmicky competition. This American Idol sets the benchmark in how a singing competition show should be done. Bravo..… Expand
  3. HenriqueSilva
    Mar 12, 2018
    10
    Magnificent ... The program is a great incentive for young people not to give up on their dreams. The judges are perfect, especially Katy Perry with her charisma and wonderful humor makes the show a lot of fun.
  4. xuxu
    Mar 11, 2018
    10
    interesting, the search for a new star seems to be back in the best possible way.
  5. PROFmeta
    Apr 1, 2018
    10
    Perfect! Best program!
    instead of taking advantage of those poor people they make it fun tbh
  6. perrylusion
    Apr 17, 2018
    10
    I love this Idol, Katy is a queen of program, the best, katy queen of pop, I love
  7. SoniaMaria
    Mar 11, 2018
    10
    Perfect! Best program! Katy is incredible presenter, best program of the year!
  8. catietuner
    Apr 1, 2018
    10
    my favorite season so far at least the judges are more humain and they give great advice ....& there is alot of talented people this year
  9. Jameszach
    Apr 1, 2018
    10
    great judges they are so fun and the talent this year is real ... loved it and so much better than the original
  10. Blondie123
    May 20, 2019
    1
    they need an American idol Country. The American idol that should have been picked was Madison the Best Singer this season. Lane was a popularity contest and really couldn't hold a candle vocally to the other two finlist. . Lets face it only the young girls vote MADISON was the Best .

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Metascore
60

Mixed or average reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Daniel Fienberg
    Mar 12, 2018
    50
    Meet the new American Idol, same as the old American Idol.
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  2. Newsday
    Reviewed by: Verne Gay
    Mar 9, 2018
    63
    The three judges are amiable, upbeat and gentle. They’re also incapable of criticism, either constructive or harsh. ... It’s a soft down pillow, a gentle bromide for turbulent times. Ageless, old-fashioned, congenial, reassuring.
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  3. Los Angeles Daily News
    Reviewed by: Rob Lowman
    Mar 9, 2018
    70
    After watching that first episode, we can tell you that it’s a solid return, and definitely stronger than its last few seasons. A good part of that is the chemistry of the new judges--pop star Katy Perry, country singer Luke Bryan and Mr. “All Night Long” himself, Lionel Richie--with the contestants who walk into the room to audition and with each other.
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