Casual

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Season 1
  • Network: HULU
  • Series Premiere Date: Oct 7, 2015
Season #: 4, 3, 2, 1
Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
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Critic Reviews

  1. Variety
    Reviewed by: Brian Lowry
    Oct 5, 2015
    60
    There are, admittedly, some funny lines (Valerie laments about a guy, “His favorite movie is ‘Underworld’ ”), and a bittersweet quality throughout that approximates some of Reitman’s films.... Still, the series just isn’t distinctive enough to separate itself from the pack, from the casting to the premise, in the way something like Hulu’s “Difficult People” did

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#45 Best TV Season of 2015
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#3 Most Shared TV Season of 2015

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User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 69 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 58 out of 69
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 69
  3. Negative: 6 out of 69
  1. MaraStak
    Jun 28, 2016
    4
    I genuinely like the premise of the show and many of the story-lines. That said, I also am genuine when I say that the main character isI genuinely like the premise of the show and many of the story-lines. That said, I also am genuine when I say that the main character is unbelievably unlikable and unbelievable. She somehow manages to obliterate a good scene upon entering. I am not sure if it is the character or the actress but the combination proves a vacuum of personality or joy. It also stuns me that Hollywood apparently believes that mid-30's looks more like early 50's.
    The rest of the cast has energy and vitality but there is a dark cloud around the main character- admittedly going through a divorce but at this point who hasn't- that is inescapable.    … Full Review »
  2. Azny97
    Nov 6, 2015
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click full review link to view. Im sorry. I watched it for 10 minutes and its absolute crap. You see, im more of "what its about" type of person rather than a "whos in it" and "how great they did" kind of person. To me all i see is an inappropriate relationship amongst family members. Its kind of disturbing if you ask me. An uncle watching his niece have sex? A brother and sister who are way too involved in each others sex life?
    Oh, and did i mention the niece/daughter is comfortable having sex around the mother and uncle? Is this supposed to be funny? Rubbish. Gave my tv syphilis.    … Full Review »
  3. Kev5683
    Jul 4, 2016
    10
    I absolutely love this show, and fell in love watching it the first season. The 3 lead actors are each amazing, and are so great on screenI absolutely love this show, and fell in love watching it the first season. The 3 lead actors are each amazing, and are so great on screen together. Michaela Watkins really surprised me with the how well she is at acting in a more serious and darker comedy show like this, since I've only ever seen her in more goofy and solely comedic roles before. Love the mother/daughter scenes between her and Tara Lynne Barr who is amazing playing Laura. Its great seeing more of Tommy Dewey, who I liked a lot on the Mindy Project, as one of Mindy's many boyfriends. Casual is without a doubt one of my new favorite shows and is definitely my favorite Hulu original show.… Full Review »
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