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. 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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