Best Friends Forever

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Season 1
  • Network: NBC
  • Series Premiere Date: Apr 4, 2012
Metascore
49

Mixed or average reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 19
  3. Negative: 5 out of 19
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Critic Reviews

  1. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Keith Staskiewicz
    Apr 2, 2012
    83
    It has sharp writing and endearing characters.
  2. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Lori Rackl
    Apr 4, 2012
    75
    The series is highly relatable and, at times, pretty funny.
  3. San Francisco Chronicle
    Reviewed by: David Wiegand
    Apr 4, 2012
    75
    BFF takes a less than inventive situation and turns it into something close to sitcom gold, thanks to the fact that creators Jessica St. Clair and Lennon Parham have taken the time to write believable characters saying legitimately funny things.
  5. Salon
    Reviewed by: Willa Paskin
    Apr 4, 2012
    70
    Refreshingly, they try to convey their likability by being...likable.
  6. The Huffington Post
    Reviewed by: Maureen Ryan
    Apr 4, 2012
    70
    The show takes the time to give a few realistic dimensions to the characters' emotional lives, and each actor in the core trio has sharp comic timing.
  7. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Alessandra Stanley
    Apr 3, 2012
    70
    [A] low-key but charming NBC comedy.

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User Score
6.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 10 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 10
  3. Negative: 1 out of 10
  1. numeric
    Aug 14, 2012
    8
    Just watched the pilot and thought it was rather funny! It took a few moments to decide if it was good or not, but there were a few momentsJust watched the pilot and thought it was rather funny! It took a few moments to decide if it was good or not, but there were a few moments where I laughed out loud. I found it somewhat unpredictable, which is a pretty great quality in a show. I'll keep watching!… Full Review »
  2. directguy
    Apr 5, 2012
    4
    The wife and I got about two thirds of the way through the pilot before we decided to cut our loses. Just didn't find it funny. It felt likeThe wife and I got about two thirds of the way through the pilot before we decided to cut our loses. Just didn't find it funny. It felt like it was trying to channel Bridesmaids a bit, but missed the mark. Comedy is subjective though, so I'll be curious to see if it finds an audience. Our household, however, won't be part of it.… Full Review »
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