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. Las Vegas Weekly
    Reviewed by: Josh Bell
    Sep 8, 2016
    60
    The sometimes clichéd showbiz material isn’t as effective as the family dynamics.
  2. We Got This Covered
    Reviewed by: Mitchel Broussard
    Sep 7, 2016
    60
    The show isn’t entirely its own beast yet. It’s got parts from the likes of Louie and even The New Adventures of Old Christine, and Adlon has enough prickly charm to make headway into a more uncharted path down the line, but right now it feels simply adequate.
  3. RogerEbert.com
    Reviewed by: Brian Tallerico
    Sep 6, 2016
    60
    The set-ups in the first few episodes often feel forced, and my hope is that the show does away with them almost entirely. Better Things is at its best when it’s just Adlon and her daughters talking, not when mom is being forced to give a motivational speech.
  5. Boston Herald
    Reviewed by: Mark A. Perigard
    Sep 8, 2016
    58
    Of the handful of episodes I watched, the pilot tonight, written by Adlon and directed by C.K., is the strongest. Subsequent episodes meander.

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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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