Baskets

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Season 1
  • Network: FX
  • Series Premiere Date: Jan 21, 2016
Season #: 4, 3, 2, 1
Metascore
68

Generally favorable reviews - based on 33 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 33
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 33
  3. Negative: 1 out of 33
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Critic Reviews

  1. Slant Magazine
    Reviewed by: Chris Cabin
    Jan 6, 2016
    38
    Baskets settles for being a dingy theater of humiliation, like the very worst scenes in Todd Solondz's films, without the visual flare or bold, challenging characters.

Awards & Rankings

93
#93 Best TV Season of 2016
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#48 Most Discussed TV Season of 2016

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User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 93 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 72 out of 93
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 93
  3. Negative: 9 out of 93
  1. CHAINSAW777
    Jan 25, 2016
    10
    People always say they want something different on TV...Well here it is! This is truly a unique and amazing show! This show takes chances andPeople always say they want something different on TV...Well here it is! This is truly a unique and amazing show! This show takes chances and Louie Anderson's performance as Zach mother is truly a revelation! This is a creative masterpiece from great tortured minds.… Full Review »
  2. zouz123
    Jan 23, 2016
    10
    Brilliant combination of drama+comedy, and amazing cast. I actually Loved it, and if you like Galifinakis' weirdly hilarious non-sense, thenBrilliant combination of drama+comedy, and amazing cast. I actually Loved it, and if you like Galifinakis' weirdly hilarious non-sense, then this is for you. If not, then skip it. Can't wait for future episodes… Full Review »
  3. wmvincent
    Jan 22, 2016
    0
    A total bore. Six minutes was all I could stand. Everything ZG did that was supposed to be funny wasn't. On the contrary, it's pureA total bore. Six minutes was all I could stand. Everything ZG did that was supposed to be funny wasn't. On the contrary, it's pure cornball comedy. I'm not a fan of his, but I thought I'd give this series a try, anyway. Zzzzzzzzzzzzz.… Full Review »
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