• Network: CBS
  • Series Premiere Date: Sep 23, 2019
Season #: 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
Metascore
57

Mixed or average reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 10
  2. Negative: 2 out of 10
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  1. Reviewed by: Caroline Framke
    Sep 23, 2019
    80
    An unabashedly sweet comedy. ... And yet it’s laudable that the first three episodes make the most of their abbreviated runtimes to treat the rest of the story, particularly that between Bob and Abishola themselves, with more heart and nuance. ... The show probably can’t keep them [Bob and Abishola] from a relationship for too long without stretching its premise too thin, but for now, their dynamic is a refreshingly unique one for a broadcast network sitcom.
  2. Reviewed by: Robyn Bahr
    Sep 23, 2019
    80
    What draws you into the show isn't the will-they-or-won't-they marriage plot, but Bob's earnest likeability contrasted with the pragmatic vivacity of its immigrant characters. Olowofoyeku bewitches as the delightfully gruff and straightforward Abishola. ... So far it's pleasant, detailed and occasionally laugh-out-loud funny.
  3. Reviewed by: Kelly Lawler
    Oct 7, 2019
    75
    If "Abishola" can move its main couple into a romance at a slow but steady pace and still find comedy once the relationship status is a little more official, Lorre may have another long-lasting sitcom on his hands. It probably won't have the volume or flair of "Big Bang," but going small and subtle can work just as well.
  4. Reviewed by: Bruce Miller
    Sep 23, 2019
    75
    Sweet, in a “Mike & Molly” way.
  5. Reviewed by: Ed Bark
    Sep 19, 2019
    75
    Bob Hearts Abishola feels good -- and good to go -- the second Olowofoyeku enters the picture and begins riffing with Gardell. They seem to be made for one another -- at first as actors and eventually as characters whose future dating ups and downs should keep this show on a steady, agreeable course.
User Score
5.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 14 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 14
  2. Negative: 5 out of 14
  1. Nov 19, 2019
    0
    I'm offended that this show exists. Interracial coupes have been around for a while, as have smarmy, bland sitcoms. Quit trying to push thisI'm offended that this show exists. Interracial coupes have been around for a while, as have smarmy, bland sitcoms. Quit trying to push this fat everyman in us. A "sock businessman?" Are you taking the piss? Full Review »
  2. Oct 1, 2019
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click full review link to view. I guess Chuck Lorre doesnt want to be remembered for his great success show Big Bang theory... This is the opposite, bad humor a laugh track without anyone really laughing.... A phony cheesy staged dialogue that just fails on so many levels... This is not Lorre's best work. Pls cancel this... I feel bad for the cast they look like they are suffering Full Review »
  3. Nov 24, 2019
    1
    Started off amusing, maybe with even a laugh or two. By the third episode it was just embarrassing. I turned it off to save those poorStarted off amusing, maybe with even a laugh or two. By the third episode it was just embarrassing. I turned it off to save those poor actors from being seen. Full Review »