A.P. Bio
NBC | Peacock | Release Date: February 1, 2018
CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
61
METASCORE
Generally favorable reviews based on 21 Critic Reviews
Positive:
12
Mixed:
7
Negative:
2

Critic Reviews

Critic scorePublicationBy date
50
RogerEbert.comBrian TallericoSep 2, 2020
Season 3 Review: Every episode has a pacing issue, and slack pacing kills comedy fast. While the writing seems too thin to sustain an audience, the cast still does everything in their power to elevate it. Pell and Oswalt have perfect comic timing, and the young cast is consistently funny especially when they’re allowed to break stereotypes about intellectual teens. However, it does feel like Howerton is ready to move on. Read full review
50
The Hollywood ReporterDaniel FienbergFeb 1, 2018
Season 1 Review: No, it isn't living up to its potential yet, but I'm convinced that if it just applies itself to its work, it could be something really good. For now, I'd just settle for the show becoming as funny as the people in the show are capable of being. Read full review
50
New York Magazine (Vulture)Jen ChaneyJan 31, 2018
Season 1 Review: Like its protagonist, at this stage, A.P. Bio is a guy with a bad attitude and little sense of direction, one who has some potential but is too committed to his own cynical plans to do something actually great. Read full review
50
NewsdayVerne GayJan 31, 2018
Season 1 Review: In spite of impressive pedigree and cast, along with a few laughs, A.P. Bio ultimately earns a gentlemanly C. Read full review
50
USA TodayKelly LawlerJan 31, 2018
Season 1 Review: Bio sits awkwardly between conventional and weird: It's neither straightforward or offbeat enough to strike a consistent tone. Read full review
50
Boston HeraldMark A. PerigardJan 29, 2018
Season 1 Review: When the funniest things about a comedy are the cameos, it’s time to go back to the drawing board. Or in the case of NBC’s new sitcom A.P. Bio, back to the chalkboard. Read full review
40
Yahoo TVKen TuckerFeb 1, 2018
Season 1 Review: It’s not a pleasant show to watch. ... Kids would usually be shown to be thrilled that their rule-breaking teacher was showing them how to, you know, really enjoy life! But in practice, A. P. Bio ends up ridiculing the students. Read full review
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