American Woman

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Season 1
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
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  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 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 crazyI 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.… Expand
  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 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 portraysThis 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!… Expand
  3. Gingastad
    Jun 13, 2018
    10
    Loved it! Looking forward to seeing how the characters develop as the series continues.
  4. Barrystadler
    Jun 13, 2018
    10
    Loved the first episode and based on the previews of the rest of the season, I cannot wait to see more!
  5. Chelseabath
    Jun 15, 2018
    10
    I am LOVING this!! It’s so fun and entertaining! Just what I need in the evening!!
  6. manningn15
    Nov 26, 2018
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand 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.… Expand
  7. Ojm
    Jun 14, 2018
    10
    Enjoyed the first episode. Alicia is excellent in her new role. Looking forward to seeing the characters develop during the season.

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#51 Most Shared TV Season of 2018

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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
  1. TV Guide Magazine
    Reviewed by: Matt Roush
    Jun 12, 2018
    40
    As generic as its title, this glossy wallow in female buddy-comedy cliches is about as authentic as the fibers in her louse of a husban's hilariously loud jackets. [11 - 24 Jun 2018, p.13]
  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.
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  3. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Robert Lloyd
    Jun 7, 2018
    80
    Pointing out that there’s nothing particularly original or groundbreaking here, notwithstanding its real-life roots, is not to deny the series' pleasures, from its performances to its production design--and what, after all, is less original than real life?
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