Baskets

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Season 1
  • Network: FX
  • Series Premiere Date: Jan 21, 2016
Season #: 4, 3, 2, 1
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
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  1. cherold
    Jan 26, 2016
    6
    The reviews I read of Baskets described it as interesting but not especially funny. Weirdly enough, I found it much funnier than Master of None, which critics claimed was wildly funny. So go figure.

    It's a downbeat, rather cynical show, and with all the really great comedies out there nowadays, like Kimmie Schmidt, I doubt I'll watch any more of this one. But it's pretty good, overall.
  2. geedup
    Feb 23, 2016
    6
    This show is trying too hard not to care. TO have a "flip" attitude/perspective of "we made it, watch it if you want to." Which I don't mind, but generally its not funny. Odd, sure. Unique, granted. But other than a good laugh once or so per episode it not really worth turning to watch for a sole laugh. Glad FX is trying some of this tho.
  3. NedNugent
    Jan 22, 2017
    4
    Louis C.K.'s show, which veers from brilliant to maudlin garbage, is somewhat similar. Then I noticed that it is produced by him so that explains the similar tone. Baskets isn't particularly likeable and that's what makes it a bit grueling after awhile. Not nearly as clever as the writers think it is. It's got its moments but it is also painfully dull at times.

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

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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
  1. TVLine
    Reviewed by: Michael Slezak
    Apr 6, 2016
    75
    While it’s not always easy to watch--and can go for long stretches without a real laugh--Baskets elevates itself by showing it’s interested in more than just clowning around.
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  2. The Daily Beast
    Reviewed by: Kevin Fallon
    Jan 22, 2016
    60
    Baskets is so naturalistic it’s almost whimsical. Except it’s so definitely lacks any whimsy that all of its naturalism can actually be stale.
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  3. Washington Post
    Reviewed by: Hank Stuever
    Jan 22, 2016
    70
    It’s good to know there’s something more to Baskets than a creep in greasepaint. The delicious misery here is evenly spread.
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