Arrested Development

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Season 1
Season #: 5.5, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
User Score
9.1

Universal acclaim- based on 497 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 467 out of 497
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 497
  3. Negative: 22 out of 497
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  1. Performance
    Feb 24, 2014
    0
    Man, this show had me so excited for something great, but this show is garbage. There is garbage, and then there is this show. SO BAD. I hate this show, so garb, I crie everietiem,
  2. ArrestedDSucks
    Jun 24, 2015
    0
    This is the shotgun approach to humor, putting out the maximum gags-per-minute. The problem is, none of the gags are funny. THE OFFICE was ridiculous and absurd but it was still quality satire because it's about what really does go on inside a typical office. ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT has the ridiculous and the absurd without anything grounding it in reality... which reduces it to humorlessThis is the shotgun approach to humor, putting out the maximum gags-per-minute. The problem is, none of the gags are funny. THE OFFICE was ridiculous and absurd but it was still quality satire because it's about what really does go on inside a typical office. ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT has the ridiculous and the absurd without anything grounding it in reality... which reduces it to humorless stupidity. If you're a fan of stupidity for the sake of stupidity, this show is for you. Otherwise, don't waste your time.… Expand
  3. Derringer
    May 27, 2018
    0
    I cant believe there is people who are actually liking this piece of sh**t. First of all, none of the characters never get anywhere through all the seasons. I mean, they tell you literally in every episode that this family is in a serious economical crisis and they need to get out of there or face poverty and financial disaster. Michael, the only competent son tries to fix that, but inI cant believe there is people who are actually liking this piece of sh**t. First of all, none of the characters never get anywhere through all the seasons. I mean, they tell you literally in every episode that this family is in a serious economical crisis and they need to get out of there or face poverty and financial disaster. Michael, the only competent son tries to fix that, but in every episode you have the feeling that thanks to that guy the plot takes one step forward (at least in the first seasons before netflix bought it), but thanks to the rest of the family (who are complete imbeciles, every single one of them) takes 8 steps back.
    So It doesnt really matters what happens in the middle, you all should know this: They always end up in square 1.
    Could be interesting if these setbacks could be due to tragedies or unfortunate events, but the truth is they cant progress due to their deep colective stupidity (thats why its called Arrested Development, I know). If only the characters exist in real life like they were presented in the show, all of them will be strong candidates to appear in the Darwin awards because probably all of them would die killing themselves involuntarily (I leave you the link here to see what Im talking about: http://www.darwinawards.com/darwin/). Its just that, at the end nothing happens. They made like 20 episodes or so for every season, but nothing changes and this is why its so painful to watch this morons screwing it up over and over again without getting anywhere.    … Expand

Awards & Rankings

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#3 Best TV Season of 2003
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#1 Most Discussed TV Season of 2003
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#2 Most Shared TV Season of 2003

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Metascore
89

Universal acclaim - based on 26 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 26
  3. Negative: 0 out of 26
  1. People Weekly
    Reviewed by: Terry Kelleher
    Jun 28, 2013
    88
    It's the season's best new series, period.
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  2. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Carina Chocano
    Jun 17, 2013
    100
    I don't know about you, but I'm not used to laughing out loud alone in front of the TV. Honestly, I was startled.
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  3. Variety
    Reviewed by: Michael Speier
    May 26, 2013
    90
    With faith in its own inspired goofiness, the net's newest Sunday entry reinvents what works --- and mocks what doesn't --- within the confines of the undernourished sitcom world. Critics and viewers clamoring for something unique since the sesh began back in August finally have something to champion ... and boy, is it funny.
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