Arrested Development: Season 5

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Arrested Development: Season 5

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FOX | Netflix | Season Premiere Date: May 29, 2018

Summary: The entire Bluth family returns for a fifth season (its second on Netflix) of the comedy series.

Creator: Mitch Hurwitz

Genre(s): Comedy

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Tim Goodman

May 24, 2018

Even amid the mad scramble to re-establish plotlines, there are plenty of funny callbacks. ... Luckily, by the third episode of the new season, the cylinders are firing a lot more effortlessly, and the series benefits from having the cast pretty much all back together for shared scenes. Episodes five, six and seven show Arrested Development at its best, taking a full sprint at ridiculously elaborate scenarios. Read full review

Mark A. Perigard

May 29, 2018

Arrested Development is back. You’ve earned the insanity. Read full review

Verne Gay

Jun 5, 2018

It's all packed with inside jokes and callbacks of inside jokes. This one's for the fans. Read full review

RogerEbert.com Brian Tallerico

May 24, 2018

Overall, it’s more coherent and consistent than season four (at least the seven episodes I’ve seen) even if it’s not as inspired as the prime of the series. We need to start coming to terms with the realization that it won’t ever be quite that transcendent again, but this season is still often pretty funny. Read full review

Robert Lloyd

May 29, 2018

It breaks no new ground, and it goes over old ground in a way that feels odd to call "pleasing," given the rampant dysfunction, but somehow is. Read full review

Rob Owen

May 29, 2018

Structurally, Arrested is in better shape than it was in season four. Fans who temper their expectations for this new batch of episodes--eight are available this week with another eight coming later this year--will be happy to be back with the terrible Bluth family. Read full review

Collider Allison Keene

May 22, 2018

While the family is usually better together, they’re mostly scattered again (with a few strange pairings that don’t really work, like Lucille and Tobias), and the narrative focus is completely on Michael. No one else has much of an individual story yet, and that’s a shame, because the strongest comedy so far comes from the plots that are the most removed from Michael. Read full review

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stressfulcookie

Jun 12, 2018

I think that they have managed to recreate the atmosphere of the first seasons extremely well. Yes it's weird and some bits even look poorly produced but at the end of the day this all adds to the show and what it is. Really incredible they managed to get everyone back as well. If your a fanI think that they have managed to recreate the atmosphere of the first seasons extremely well. Yes it's weird and some bits even look poorly produced but at the end of the day this all adds to the show and what it is. Really incredible they managed to get everyone back as well. If your a fan then you will enjoy it for sure.… Expand

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CoryJamesons

May 31, 2018

This season takes a small while to get going but in my opinion it gets good regardless. I love Arrested Development and feel that the show never lets me down. My biggest problem is that Tobias feels out of place due to Lindsay being gone, but I still enjoy him.

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Mattheapar

May 30, 2018

The first couple episodes take awhile to get going, and I found myself asking if Season 5 had been a huge mistake. Thankfully, things slowly begin to pick up steam, and by Episode 6-7 Arrested Development has returned to what made it so great in the first place. Hopefully the second halfThe first couple episodes take awhile to get going, and I found myself asking if Season 5 had been a huge mistake. Thankfully, things slowly begin to pick up steam, and by Episode 6-7 Arrested Development has returned to what made it so great in the first place. Hopefully the second half of this season continues that trend. As with all Arrested Development episodes, these have tremendous re-watch value, and you'll find yourself catching jokes you missed the first time around.… Expand

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DavidWasHere

Jun 25, 2018

I think it's clear by now that there is no way the creators, writers, directors, and even the cast can replicate the magic of the original run of the show, and while there are some clear low marks with the show, such as some duds with the story lines and jokes, often dragging on when theyI think it's clear by now that there is no way the creators, writers, directors, and even the cast can replicate the magic of the original run of the show, and while there are some clear low marks with the show, such as some duds with the story lines and jokes, often dragging on when they weren't that funny to begin with, as well as some cheap Donald Trump jabs that are just lazy, overall I found it to be enjoyable personally. Seeing everyone back to the show and on screen together is fun since they are all passionate about this show and there are some great jokes here and there. I can't really say much since I just feel that it's enjoyable in an okay sense.… Expand

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drlowdon

Sep 29, 2019

Judging by the way they attempt to wrap up all of season fours lingering plot points as quickly as possible it seems the creators of Arrested Development are as desperate to forget its original revival as many fans seem to be. In all honesty the first two episodes are a little confusing and,Judging by the way they attempt to wrap up all of season fours lingering plot points as quickly as possible it seems the creators of Arrested Development are as desperate to forget its original revival as many fans seem to be. In all honesty the first two episodes are a little confusing and, even more worryingly, not particularly interesting or funny.

Once the full cast gets together (aside from Portia di Rossi, who is strangely green screened into her few scenes) things start to pick up and there are even glimpses of what made the show so great during its original run. Unfortunately the show still lacks the consistent sharpness and edge that made it such a cult favourite in the first place. There’s still another eight episodes to come, so maybe it’ll get back to its best, but it looks unlikely we’ll ever see the old Arrested Development again.… Expand

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Hemphiz1

Jun 2, 2018

I was looking forward to this. Sure I laughed but it felt average compared to some of its previous seasons. Also finding out it was 2 parts was a big let down. Similar to season 4 its an ok watch. Feels like it's gone downhill

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Ramjacket

May 30, 2018

I love Arrested Development. I really wanted to like season 5. I even liked season 4 more than most. Sadly, this latest (last?) season was just awful. The biggest failing was the lack of laughs. There was just so little funny in this is. I could forgive the terrible blue/greenI love Arrested Development. I really wanted to like season 5. I even liked season 4 more than most. Sadly, this latest (last?) season was just awful. The biggest failing was the lack of laughs. There was just so little funny in this is. I could forgive the terrible blue/green screening, I could forgive the weird Lindsay story arc, I could forgive all the loose ends from season 4 they had to fix but the lack of anything resembling comedy is inexcusable. I know die hard fans like me will watch it anyway so to them I say, "it's going to be a slog, with 3-4 laughs... sorry." To the non die hards and new comers, please, please skip this.… Expand

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Season 5

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  Air Date: May 29, 2018
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Season 4

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- Season 4 Overview
  Air Date: May 26, 2013
Season 3

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  Air Date: September 19, 2005
Season 2

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  Air Date: November 7, 2004
Season 1

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  Air Date: November 2, 2003