Bob Hearts Abishola
CBS | Release Date: September 23, 2019
CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
57
METASCORE
Mixed or average reviews based on 10 Critic Reviews
Positive:
5
Mixed:
3
Negative:
2
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Los Angeles TimesRobert LloydSep 24, 2019
Season 1 Review: “Bob” mines race and immigration somewhat in the sort-of-serious way that Lorre’s “Mom” got mileage from addiction and recovery. ... Though Gardell is clearly where the casting began, if there is an Emmy waiting here, it’s for Olowofeyeku, who delivers one of the more remarkably grounded performances I’ve seen in a multi-camera, live-audience comedy. Read full review
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Pittsburgh Post-GazetteRob OwenSep 23, 2019
Season 1 Review: Swissvale native Billy Gardell returns in this new Chuck Lorre sitcom that has a slight premise and few laughs, but newcomer Folake Olowofoyeku as Abishola gives an effortless performance that’s equal parts sweet and tart. Read full review
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Reason.comGlenn GarvinSep 21, 2019
Season 1 Review: They have zero chemistry. They do not go on a date. They do not say anything funny. Though the laugh track does go bonkers when Olowofoyeku asks Gardell, "Would you like me to insert a catheter in your penis?" At least, I hope it was a laugh track. Read full review
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