Animals

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Season 1
  • Network: HBO
  • Series Premiere Date: Feb 5, 2016
Season #: 3, 2, 2, 1
Metascore
54

Mixed or average reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 12
  3. Negative: 1 out of 12
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Critic Reviews

  1. Variety
    Reviewed by: Maureen Ryan
    Feb 3, 2016
    20
    The anemic Animals just feels like a string of uninspired, derivative improv sketches that go on too long. Pigeons and rats deserve better than this.

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#36 Most Shared TV Season of 2016

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User Score
6.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 29 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 29
  3. Negative: 7 out of 29
  1. mrjakemp
    Apr 9, 2016
    10
    I don't get why people are complaining so much about this show, it ain't that bad sure the animation isn't the best but it's a chill show toI don't get why people are complaining so much about this show, it ain't that bad sure the animation isn't the best but it's a chill show to watch and relax when you want to kick back and watch something not serious. Not the best show, jokes are alright some are funnier than others but overall a good watchable show that's not bad, maybe season 2 could be better… Full Review »
  2. NMZia505
    Apr 2, 2016
    10
    Fantastic show! Its dry humor is hilarious, and much more layered than at first glance, when you pay close enough attention to cross-showFantastic show! Its dry humor is hilarious, and much more layered than at first glance, when you pay close enough attention to cross-show motifs. I love the animation style and voice work. All that said, it's definitely not for everyone. Its content is adult, and some would describe it as crass at times. Trying not to troll here, so let's just say that if you like most broadcast tv (i.e. you've enjoyed shows like CSI, The Voice, reality tv) then I doubt Animals. is for you.… Full Review »
  3. hellosunshine
    Mar 9, 2016
    10
    This show is hilarious. I don't understand why people have judged it so harshly. It's a great concept and you could imagine the animalsThis show is hilarious. I don't understand why people have judged it so harshly. It's a great concept and you could imagine the animals actually thinking/speaking the way they do on the show. Perhaps those harsh critics are just not animal people.… Full Review »
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