Better Things

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Season 1
  • Network: FX
  • Series Premiere Date: Sep 8, 2016
Season #: 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 31 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 31
  3. Negative: 1 out of 31
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Critic Reviews

  1. Reason.com
    Reviewed by: Glenn Garvin
    Sep 7, 2016
    10
    Better Things is a faithful female-themed re-creation of Louis C.K.'s other shows: witless and angry, mistaking contempt for satire, self-important in its clueless disregard for plot, characterization or other niceties of the performing arts.

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#39 Best TV Season of 2016
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#59 Most Discussed TV Season of 2016

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User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 116 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 97 out of 116
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 116
  3. Negative: 7 out of 116
  1. erolsabadosh
    Sep 22, 2016
    10
    Brilliant show! Extremely well written, wildly funny and exceptionally well executed. I really can't find any fault with it, you'll eitherBrilliant show! Extremely well written, wildly funny and exceptionally well executed. I really can't find any fault with it, you'll either love the characters and dig the honesty or you won't, but if you do then it's a real treat. One of the best new shows in my opinion.… Full Review »
  2. mtc1954
    Sep 30, 2016
    10
    Great show. It is what most 30 minute shows aren't and want to be; funny ironic real poignant clever deep sad and happy. Lenny Kravitz andGreat show. It is what most 30 minute shows aren't and want to be; funny ironic real poignant clever deep sad and happy. Lenny Kravitz and David Duchovny guest starred in the same episode. Beyond rare.… Full Review »
  3. charles321
    Sep 26, 2016
    10
    I came across this show by randomly selecting it with knowing absolutely nothing about it. I never even heard of it. I just really neededI came across this show by randomly selecting it with knowing absolutely nothing about it. I never even heard of it. I just really needed something to watch to help my boredom. I am so glad that I chose this show. It is so funny. I love how close the mother is with her daughters and how the daughters feel like they can tell their mom absolutely everything.… Full Review »
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