Chad

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Season 1
Season #: 2, 1
Metascore
65

Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 12
  3. Negative: 1 out of 12
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Critic Reviews

  1. Newsday
    Reviewed by: Verne Gay
    Apr 2, 2021
    88
    "Chad" has something no other show possibly could, and that's Pedrad's unique comic style. ... Easy winner.
  2. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Kristen Baldwin
    Mar 16, 2021
    83
    Pedrad captures the many contradictions of early adolescence. Chad moves stiffly through the world, swinging from bouts of loud hyperactivity to a muttery, almost physical self-effacement. The actress is so natural in the role that it's not long before the device is overshadowed by the character, a kid coming to terms with his identity.
  3. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Robyn Bahr
    Apr 6, 2021
    80
    Chad is often hilarious, bracing and sweet.
  5. Decider
    Reviewed by: Joel Keller
    Apr 6, 2021
    80
    Chad works mainly because Pedrad doesn’t treat her role as a gimmick, and has built a world around Chad that will be fodder for stories this season and (hopefully) however many other seasons the show gets.
  6. RogerEbert.com
    Reviewed by: Nick Allen
    Apr 6, 2021
    80
    Because Pedrad is playing this character, with such affection and physical dedication, the show works. She nails the antsy tugging of a backpack strap while talking to a new classmate, or the brittle posture walking through the halls, or the brief stolen moments in a bathroom, wiping away tears before throwing yourself back out there.
  7. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Richard Roeper
    Apr 6, 2021
    75
    Every episode made me laugh out loud more than once. Every episode also made me want to look away out of horror for what Chad had wrought upon himself.
  8. The A.V. Club
    Reviewed by: Saloni Gajjar
    Apr 5, 2021
    75
    The show offsets the absurdity with heart.
  9. Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
    Reviewed by: Rob Owen
    Apr 2, 2021
    65
    “Chad” is sure to gain a cult following but it’s too niche to steal the thunder of the grand poobah of uncomfortable comedy, “Curb Your Enthusiasm.”

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#94 Most Discussed TV Season of 2021

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User Score
1.5

Overwhelming dislike- based on 14 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 14
  3. Negative: 10 out of 14
  1. Bamwuh
    Aug 29, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click full review link to view. Yuck!! Because This show is absolutely disgusting. The acting is very bad and the characters are so bland an unlikable that it made me want wring every single one of their necks!… Full Review »
  2. Updoc
    Aug 3, 2021
    0
    This season and this whole series in general is an utter crap fest! I couldn't even make it through the first episode as to how bad thisThis season and this whole series in general is an utter crap fest! I couldn't even make it through the first episode as to how bad this sitcom is!! The main character is an unlikable loathsome little brat. The jokes are stupid, and the plots are contrived! Skip this show at every cost!!… Full Review »
  3. RSW-Movie
    May 31, 2021
    4
    Chad is so cringe worthy! He’s a melodramatic 9th grader who is trying too hard to be popular. He publicly melts down when his schemes fallChad is so cringe worthy! He’s a melodramatic 9th grader who is trying too hard to be popular. He publicly melts down when his schemes fall apart making him his own worst enemy.It’s like watching a young Michael Scott (from The Office) but more sad and harder to watch. At times he’s hilarious and has some great one-liners so I watched all episodes this season and will probably watch next season if it’s renewed.… Full Review »
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