Angie Tribeca

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Season 1
  • Network: TBS
  • Series Premiere Date: Jan 25, 2016
Season #: 4, 3, 2, 1
User Score
6.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 88 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 56 out of 88
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 88
  3. Negative: 23 out of 88
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  1. goldbaby
    Jan 18, 2016
    5
    The show has potential. The cast is strong and I think that Rashida Jones and Jere Burns are both great casting decisions. However, right now the jokes are hit or miss and often over the top resulting in a childish and stupid show. However, I will keep watching and hope that the writing improves. As it stand I think Hoffman is my favorite character.
  2. toridog4
    Jan 18, 2016
    10
    Hilarious! Silly old-fashioned, slapstick comedy. Refreshing from what is considered comedy now a days. Its not preverted or loaded with sex & drugs. Turn your brain off, relax & escape the stress of the day. Im so happy i discovered it. Loaded with goofy humor. Watch a few episodes. I bet you will laugh throughout.
  3. quincytheodore
    Jan 17, 2016
    7
    This unlawful and disorderly conduct is brought to you by Ford.

    After a satire of tough female role and blatant product placement in just five minutes, it's clear that Angie Tribeca doesn't follow normal procedural rule, or any coherent rule for that matter. However, it does follow in the footstep of Naked Gun, while this is nice since the slapstick comedy hasn't had any addition for a    This unlawful and disorderly conduct is brought to you by Ford.

    After a satire of tough female role and blatant product placement in just five minutes, it's clear that Angie Tribeca doesn't follow normal procedural rule, or any coherent rule for that matter. However, it does follow in the footstep of Naked Gun, while this is nice since the slapstick comedy hasn't had any addition for a while, there are some lingering crude moments that might just be too unsavory for the comedy to properly work.

    This is a psychical comedy in heart, mocking the cop shows in an unapologetic fashion. Honestly, it's rather expected that a parody of CSI and the likes would appear. Angie Tribeca has some good moments, it's nice to see this kind of brash humor once in a while. The nifty parts offer funny approach and commentary of the typical more serious shows, a few surprising guest stars like Lisa Kudrow or Alfred Molina is oddly appreciated.

    The main problem is the jokes used are heavy-handed and repetitive. This might be fine if said jokes hit the mark, something like the bits with the dog might be fun to watch, but if it fails then audience is left with one or two long minutes of seeing the same joke ham-fisted over and over again. Most of the humor comes from physical, played in the exaggerated manner to draw any interest or attention, but also inconsistently thrown out there.

    Angie Tribeca mainly has a few ideas of humor and shoots them wildly and eccentrically. When it hits, it could be highly entertaining, but if it doesn't audience is left with graceless drunken exhibition of slapstick, but the all-in attitude might just work in their favor.    … Expand
  4. ChargerRodger
    Jan 19, 2016
    10
    I found this show freaking hilarious and I highly recommend it if you just want to watch a goofy, laugh out loud, comedy. It is like watching The Naked Gun movies or the movie Airplane, that is the kind of humor it is meant to be, so don't take it too seriously. Just Laugh!
  5. rob2016
    Jan 24, 2016
    10
    I've always been a fan of The Naked Gun movies, and this show is just like the movies. The whole cast is great, specially Jones, the show is so silly and that's what makes it hilarious, I know some people don't like that, but to them I say: your lost, lighten up and enjoy the show for what it is, I hope it keeps going for a long time.
  6. mikepariscritic
    Mar 11, 2016
    10
    "Airplane" humor. I simply adore it. This show cracked me up. I have not laughed like this in years. I was so excited and I am sincerely hoping for further episodes.
  7. Bmonster
    Feb 5, 2016
    10
    I'm loving this show so far. Love the 'Airplane'-style comedy. Truly absurd, random, ridiculousness ensues in every episode. Jones and her co-stars are tremendous.
  8. NatT96
    Feb 26, 2016
    2
    Its Not Funny....
    So I recently watched the episode were she investigates a stolen painting of a thumb and it presented so many clever "I see what you did there" type of jokes, but they just weren't funny enough, I just wanted to like this show, but I couldn't finish the episode. The characters mainly set up pretty silly 3 stooges style personalities that don't work at all and they drag    Its Not Funny....
    So I recently watched the episode were she investigates a stolen painting of a thumb and it presented so many clever "I see what you did there" type of jokes, but they just weren't funny enough, I just wanted to like this show, but I couldn't finish the episode. The characters mainly set up pretty silly 3 stooges style personalities that don't work at all and they drag on a lot were you just want to scream OK I GET IT. I watched the recent kidnap episode and just could not enjoy it. I must admit the show has well written plots, that all I can say positively about it. The jokes are meh, the cast is ok, and the overall show is a major pass, you will get a chuckle probably every 3 episodes or not? I don't know the show just doesn't work guys. I wanted to like the show but it was just too hard. I think they bumped American Dad! back on Mondays for re-runs of this show at 9PM, woah, wow....oh ok    … Expand
  9. mtc1954
    Jan 18, 2016
    0
    Painfully Stupid. Steve Carell did this mess. But it was not Mr. Carell. It was Michael from the 'Office' with help from Dwight and Andy. This form of 'humor' was based on the 'Airplane' movies from the 80's. Maybe 'based on' is the wrong phrase. Stolen from, directly lifted, completely plagiarized. This awful production is what happens when rich celebrities hatch a rotten egg and everyonePainfully Stupid. Steve Carell did this mess. But it was not Mr. Carell. It was Michael from the 'Office' with help from Dwight and Andy. This form of 'humor' was based on the 'Airplane' movies from the 80's. Maybe 'based on' is the wrong phrase. Stolen from, directly lifted, completely plagiarized. This awful production is what happens when rich celebrities hatch a rotten egg and everyone involved is afraid to tell them it stinks. Like a skunk.… Expand
  10. NotchFilter
    Jan 26, 2016
    1
    A blatant rip-off of Police Squad and its movie, Naked Gun, and a pretty poor rip-off at that.

    Angie Tribeca was painfully boring. It wasn't funny. Groan-worthy, yes. Funny, no. I guess once you've seen a sight-gag police-oriented TV series and movie, you've seen them all. The odd thing is that I still enjoy watching Police Squad and Naked Gun. Maybe Angie Tribeca is just a    A blatant rip-off of Police Squad and its movie, Naked Gun, and a pretty poor rip-off at that.

    Angie Tribeca was painfully boring. It wasn't funny. Groan-worthy, yes. Funny, no.

    I guess once you've seen a sight-gag police-oriented TV series and movie, you've seen them all.

    The odd thing is that I still enjoy watching Police Squad and Naked Gun.

    Maybe Angie Tribeca is just a poor attempt at a comedy.....    … Expand
  11. Huntsekker
    Jan 17, 2016
    0
    Did you love the old procedural cop spoofs like Naked Gun?

    If you did, then don't watch Angie Tribeca. Writer Steve Carell was apparently inspired by shows like The Naked Gun, yet this show is to The Naked Gun what being gang raped by an overzealous gorilla is to cupakes. Honestly, this is the biggest pile of badly written trash that I have ever seen, and I've watched EVERY Adam    Did you love the old procedural cop spoofs like Naked Gun?

    If you did, then don't watch Angie Tribeca. Writer Steve Carell was apparently inspired by shows like The Naked Gun, yet this show is to The Naked Gun what being gang raped by an overzealous gorilla is to cupakes. Honestly, this is the biggest pile of badly written trash that I have ever seen, and I've watched EVERY Adam Sandler movie.

    The sight gags are so obvious you can see them coming before they've set up the gag, the word play so pathetic I found myself cringing at every supposed 'pun'.

    This show is not witty, or clever, or even slightly amusing. After 3 episodes, I have not smirked once, let alone laughed out loud, and I will laugh at almost anything.

    According to Carell, there hasn't been a show like this since The Naked Gun. And judging from Angie Tribeca, it will put the absolute final nail in the coffin of this genre for good.    … Expand
  12. psychomuse
    Feb 2, 2016
    10
    Thirty minutes of non-stop inanity and insanity that serves no purpose other than to make you laugh. Naked Gun-style has never been my kind of comedy, but Steve and Nancy Carell somehow make this low-brow humor work. And it really does just keep coming at you without a pause. No doubt this is one of those love it or hate it comedies and I can't help myself- I love it!
  13. GreenHat
    Jan 18, 2016
    1
    Oof. Not just a Police Squad clone, but a bad Police Squad rip-off that steals jokes from all over the place (as long as they were written 20+ years ago). So dated and poorly acted.
  14. AMMartin256
    Jan 24, 2016
    1
    This is beyond bad. The only reason I can think anyone gave this a good review is because they love Steve Carrell. I love the guy, but this show is just awful.
  15. istersay
    Jan 19, 2016
    1
    Shockingly bad, cheesy production, stupid script, it's just not funny at all. The gags seem like rip-offs of old movies that did a much better job of them. I like Rashida Jones but not enough to sit through an episode of this.
  16. Slipper
    Jan 17, 2016
    5
    Naked Gun all over the place. If you want to let your mind go away for 20 minutes it is ok to sit and watch. Nothing special in this show. Just some laughs and funny stupid situations. Watch if there is anything else to watch.
  17. Notflorida
    Jan 18, 2016
    2
    I am simply stunned something this bad was aired at all, let alone as a marathon. It was embarrassingly unfunny, unimaginative, predictable and charmless.
  18. jamess
    Feb 12, 2016
    9
    Did not stream the episodes, so just three episodes in, and congrats to TBS to backing such an old school style of comedy. Police Squad (the original Naked Gun tv series) and Airplane are influences, and I'm also reminded of Sledge Hammer. And it's not a cheap parody like the "_______ Movie" series, with pop culture references masquerading as comedy. It makes fun of cop show conventionsDid not stream the episodes, so just three episodes in, and congrats to TBS to backing such an old school style of comedy. Police Squad (the original Naked Gun tv series) and Airplane are influences, and I'm also reminded of Sledge Hammer. And it's not a cheap parody like the "_______ Movie" series, with pop culture references masquerading as comedy. It makes fun of cop show conventions and tv itself (the Ford.com logo appearing every time the car was shown..) Of course with these parodies, if you don't like a joke, another one follows seconds later. The cast is great (Jere Burns...Wynn Duffy is back!!), and the guest stars fit right in (Yay..Adam Scott and Rashida Jones back together). Bravo to the Carells. Nice job.… Expand
  19. Johnboy2
    Mar 20, 2016
    8
    Don't expect any great plot or writing. It's low-brow all the way. It's just a great way to relax and get a smile on your face. If you like silly...maybe even "so-stupid -it's -funny" humor, give this a shot. So many gags in 22 minutes.
  20. Nexusjob
    Jan 20, 2016
    5
    It's slapstick comedy, the kind The Naked Gun was renowned for. It's not for everyone and it isn't for me, I get tired of this kind of dynamic quite easily. But if it's the kind of thing you like, by all means watch this series and I'm sure you'll have a blast. I'm moving on to something else.
  21. roinujrino
    Jan 26, 2016
    10
    It's just fantastic, silly and at the same time brilliant. The series is funny, the cast is fantastic. I really liked this season and I can't wait for the next.
  22. Knighthawk81
    Jan 19, 2016
    5
    This was certainly not what I expected. It is blessed with a great and talented cast, and some talented writers and producers. But this kind of silly, over-the-top comedy doesn't work well in 2016. If you're looking to watch "Airplane" on TV each week, congratulations. Otherwise, this feels like a miss.
  23. cherold
    Feb 19, 2016
    9
    There were only 6 episodes of Police Squad! Now there are more, even if the title and cast are different. If you want the rat-a-tat-tat of silly jokes, this is your show.
  24. sandwichpickle
    Mar 31, 2016
    0
    I am baffled that anyone is giving this show a positive rating. I wanted to like this show but I hated this with a burning passion. It burned my eye-balls with bad.
  25. pennyseven
    May 7, 2016
    3
    Im a fan of Rashida Jones so was looking forward to this but I'm confused; does Carell have an agreement with the guys behind Police Squad and Airplane to blatantly rip of their material without fear of being sued? The jokes aren't just similar in a homage kind of way; they are the same. The thing is, only Leslie Neilson and the cast of Police Squad did it so much better.
  26. DTums
    Oct 23, 2017
    10
    A superb pastiche of the "Police Squad" brand of humor that has been so sadly neglected in recent years; this show's first season was one of the funniest things to air on TV in the new millenium.T he amazingly clever jokes come at an unrelenting rapid-fire pace from all angles. There isn't five seconds of screen time lacking a pun, a one liner or a sight gag; and the actors somehow manageA superb pastiche of the "Police Squad" brand of humor that has been so sadly neglected in recent years; this show's first season was one of the funniest things to air on TV in the new millenium.T he amazingly clever jokes come at an unrelenting rapid-fire pace from all angles. There isn't five seconds of screen time lacking a pun, a one liner or a sight gag; and the actors somehow manage to play it all straight. Top-notch.… Expand
  27. martinex
    Feb 6, 2016
    6
    The show delivers rapid fire humor in the style of those great Zucker brothers movies of the eightiess and nineties. The problem is, the jokes are silly but not particularly funny. I'm usually a big fan of this kind of humor but this one's a miss for me
  28. nosma
    May 8, 2016
    0
    I'm a big fan of Steve Carell and i really wanted to like it but i really don't like this show. Whichever way you look at it's just not funny. Naked Gun and Police academy were funny more than 20 years ago. That type of humour has no punch anymore it's too predictable.
  29. kiank
    Jan 25, 2018
    10
    Oh my god, this show is great. I love all the stupid humor and all the guest stars. I also love that they make fun of all the cop shows already out there. The episodes are fun to follow and easy to watch.
  30. stellaskb
    Jul 25, 2018
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Achieves exactly what it was going for! A sitcom-cheeseball-confusing-hilarious rollercoaster of a show. The fast-paced puns being thrown at you really do grow on you, and the humor so lovable. I love how the show takes advantage of the fact that it doesn't have to make sense, and it only brings everything to the next level... at least most of the time. Although the uncalled for revelations and randomly found evidence are what makes the show special, a good example of when it falls through is in the season 3 finale. At that point, you've grown attached to the characters or whatever. and you like the overall mystery of the season. Then they pull the none of it was real sequence?!?!? That is what pulls 2 points for me then Tribeca says "Just don't think too hard." It was so unsatisfying and it makes me feel like there's nothing more to this show but gags; hopefully, there's more in store for next season.… Expand

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Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. Colorado Springs Gazette
    Reviewed by: Terry Terrones
    Apr 6, 2016
    91
    The preposterous humor hits the right notes and offers something different then most traditional sitcom fare. If you’re looking for something fresh and and laugh out loud funny, Angie Tribeca is for you.
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  2. IndieWire
    Reviewed by: Ben Travers
    Jan 26, 2016
    91
    There are a lot of well-worn cop commonalities in entertainment, but five hours of episodes, with wall-to-wall jokes targeting cliches big and small, makes one wonder if the series will have to change course soon, either in Season 2 or later down the line (assuming it gets picked up by TBS). It's certainly not an issue in Season 1, and the depth of knowledge on display actually leads to believing in the series' endurance.
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  3. The Wrap
    Reviewed by: Tim Grierson
    Jan 19, 2016
    80
    This sitcom’s battering ram of madcap inanity can run aground when a particular episode doesn’t have an especially memorable storyline, and perhaps Angie Tribeca caters too much to an audience in thrall to the old “Airplane!” style of so-broad-it-hurts humor. From the 1980s’ “Sledge Hammer!” to the more recent “Brooklyn Nine-Nine,” smart-aleck cop comedies are nothing new. But in its minute-to-minute pleasures, Angie Tribeca is one big goofy grin of a sitcom. Season 2 can’t come quickly enough.
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