Californication

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Season 2
  • Network: SHOWTIME
  • Series Premiere Date: Aug 13, 2007
Season #: 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
Metascore
62

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 11
  3. Negative: 2 out of 11
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Critic Reviews

  1. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Ginia Bellafante
    60
    The cast is too appealing to make Californication as genuinely distasteful as it tries to be. And at the same time the writing is too broad to make it genuinely good.
  2. San Francisco Chronicle
    Reviewed by: Tim Goodman
    50
    Californication in Season 2 seems like its indulging a certain person's condition rather than illuminating the human condition, if you know what I mean - and I think you do.
  3. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
    Reviewed by: Rob Owen
    50
    I kept watching last year and I'll probably keep watching this year, although I think the show is already starting to repeat itself.

Awards & Rankings

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#61 Best TV Season of 2008
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#71 Most Discussed TV Season of 2008
38
#38 Most Shared TV Season of 2008

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User Score
8.3

Universal acclaim- based on 119 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 103 out of 119
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 119
  3. Negative: 5 out of 119
  1. drlowdon
    Oct 28, 2014
    6
    As a drama series Californication, despite a few affecting scenes, simply goes around in circles too much to ever be truly satisfying.As a drama series Californication, despite a few affecting scenes, simply goes around in circles too much to ever be truly satisfying. Fortunately however it is pretty funny in places (although this second season wasn't as funny as the first) which helps to keep things entertaining during most episodes. Thus far Californication isn't amongst my favourite TV shows but it generally makes for a decent watch.… Full Review »
  2. ViktorT
    Feb 2, 2010
    10
    No matter what critics say this series is genial! I recommend it to everyone who likes to watch R-N-R lifestyle combined with emotional suffering!
  3. AlessandraS
    Jan 17, 2010
    6
    First season was much better in my opinion. It was strange how they just suddenly ended many of the good plot lines of the first season. First season was much better in my opinion. It was strange how they just suddenly ended many of the good plot lines of the first season. Wasnt a fan of the whole Ashby story line. Not enough substance in season 2, i started to get fed up of the vulgar and drugs. The show needs more balance!!… Full Review »
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