Animals
HBO | Release Date: February 5, 2016
CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
54
METASCORE
Mixed or average reviews based on 13 Critic Reviews
Positive:
5
Mixed:
7
Negative:
1

Critic Reviews

Critic scorePublicationBy date
83
Entertainment WeeklyMelissa MaerzJan 25, 2016
Season 1 Review: There are some decent rat jokes, but the best part is the way it makes the loneliness and exhausting competitiveness of the city feel all too human. [29 Jan/5 Feb 2016, p.105] Read full review
75
Boston HeraldMark A. PerigardAug 3, 2018
Season 3 Review: The humans in Animals are idiots. But the critters often have funny things to share about how we all need our packs to survive and thrive. Read full review
75
The A.V. ClubMolly EichelFeb 5, 2016
Season 1 Review: Do these high concepts always work? Not really, but sometimes they’re quite funny. But like any show that is heavy on concept, that can wear thin. Read full review
75
San Francisco ChronicleDavid WiegandFeb 2, 2016
Season 1 Review: The deadpan approach only enhances the delicious off the wall comedy of Animals. The series is batty and brilliant as it turns the whole notion of anthropomorphic cartoon animals on its fuzzy ear. Read full review
67
IndieWireBen TraversFeb 4, 2016
Season 1 Review: There may be a few pun-like twists based on the breed in the spotlight, but the joke is often based in the juxtaposition of animal and human. At best, this decision works to support the novelty of the series; to build upon its niche appeal and make Animals. stand out from the pack (pun intended). At worst, the writing feels flat and uninspired; a simple copy and paste of cliched scenes with a few species-specific jokes tossed in for flavor. Read full review
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