American Woman

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Season 1
Metascore
48

Mixed or average reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 10
  3. Negative: 3 out of 10
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Critic Reviews

  1. Newsday
    Reviewed by: Verne Gay
    Jun 6, 2018
    38
    American Woman's timing may be the only thing right here. All else is wan, muddled, tired and bland.
  2. TV Guide
    Reviewed by: Tim Surette
    Jun 8, 2018
    35
    American Woman means well but just can't figure out what show it's trying to be, which makes it a good fit for the equally identity-free Paramount Network.
  3. RogerEbert.com
    Reviewed by: Allison Shoemaker
    Jun 6, 2018
    30
    A sadly thin, tonally inconsistent series that’s unsuccessful as a comedy, off-putting as a drama, middling as a period piece and far too shallow to be anything resembling social commentary.

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#51 Most Shared TV Season of 2018

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User Score
5.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 22 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 22
  3. Negative: 9 out of 22
  1. veryvirago
    Jun 7, 2018
    0
    I was looking forward to checking out this show. The 70s were, from what I hear, rich with sex and drugs and that seems like an interestingI was looking forward to checking out this show. The 70s were, from what I hear, rich with sex and drugs and that seems like an interesting and exciting backdrop for pretty much anything. Except with this show, the world's most vanilla housewife give us a glimpse into her poor little rich girl life. Alicia Silverstone plays this character like a pill popper on a manic spree, all crazy smiles and over-pronounced diction. But the character isn't nearly that interesting. (Ironically, the character who's constantly popping diet pills is as calm and laid back as the best stoner, making me wonder if the writers of this flop even tried to tell a passable story). Overall, the show is boring, the characters unlikeable and unbelievable, and the storyline completely forgettable. There's way too much great content across networks and OTT for me to go back for a second viewing of American Woman. This show is a wildly missed opportunity to tell any number of truly interesting stories.… Full Review »
  2. kmkfam
    Jun 7, 2018
    10
    This is a visually dynamic glimpse of Hollywood in the 70's. This show combines the gorgeous stylization of Madmen, along with the frivolityThis is a visually dynamic glimpse of Hollywood in the 70's. This show combines the gorgeous stylization of Madmen, along with the frivolity and fun of Sex in the City. Alicia Silverstone is utterly charming as Bonnie Nolan, a woman that makes the unconventional decision to leave her husband and raiser her two daughters as a single mom. It's not overly complex or heavy, rather it portrays the difficulties facing women, all the while taking you along for a joyride filled with fun!… Full Review »
  3. manningn15
    Nov 26, 2018
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click full review link to view. Alicia Silverstone gives a great performance in this new drama show. I was hoping for a second season but it was sadly cancelled.… Full Review »
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