Chelsea

:

Season 1
  • Network: Netflix
  • Series Premiere Date: May 11, 2016
Season #: 2, 1
User Score
5.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 44 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 44
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 44
  3. Negative: 17 out of 44
Watch Now

Where To Watch

Stream On

Review this tv show

  1. Your Score
    0 out of 10
    Rate this:
    • 10
    • 9
    • 8
    • 7
    • 6
    • 5
    • 4
    • 3
    • 2
    • 1
    • 0
    • 0
  1. Submit
  2. Check Spelling

User Reviews

view
per page
  1. undercontrol
    May 16, 2016
    0
    I gave it a try. I tried and i watched the first episode... then the second, thought it might get better and it just got worse. My opinion in one word: TERRIBLE.
  2. JohnMcQ
    May 12, 2016
    3
    This show fails to live up to its hype. It's a complete mess! It's disappointing that Netflix would produce something with such bad quality and content.
  3. warlock7
    May 13, 2016
    0
    Not funny! I don't need to watch a celebrity shopping network show or a show on Netflix advertising for Netflix! Chelsea abandoned a working platform for being generally ignorant and a sycophant. Guests being interviewed should be coherent and if not the host should be able to tell that it's not going well and adjust. Without smart writers it becomes quickly apparent how dumb ChelseaNot funny! I don't need to watch a celebrity shopping network show or a show on Netflix advertising for Netflix! Chelsea abandoned a working platform for being generally ignorant and a sycophant. Guests being interviewed should be coherent and if not the host should be able to tell that it's not going well and adjust. Without smart writers it becomes quickly apparent how dumb Chelsea really is...… Expand
  4. ParkerFarron
    May 12, 2016
    5
    A pretty rocky start for the show. It felt very rushed and tired at times. It's clear Handler is happier here than on E! but there's nothing new or fresh about the actual content of the show. I was under the impression it was going to be similar to Chelsea Does but it seems to be standard fare for the most part. There's potential here but it needs some work..
  5. Mjjacobson
    Nov 16, 2016
    10
    Awesome show. I can't wait for new episodes to come out. She is unabashed, smart, funny as hell. Great guests and very interesting questions. Love the witty humour. Great show format.
  6. muldjord
    May 12, 2016
    6
    Ep. 1 had some nice moments served in tiny bits. But mostly it just felt awkward. Which is the premise I guess. But it's the bad kind of awkward. I had a really hard time with the Drew Barrymore part and I just started doing something else since I just lost interest in the conversation they were having. Sort-of liked the education part, had a nice message going on. But I couldn't figureEp. 1 had some nice moments served in tiny bits. But mostly it just felt awkward. Which is the premise I guess. But it's the bad kind of awkward. I had a really hard time with the Drew Barrymore part and I just started doing something else since I just lost interest in the conversation they were having. Sort-of liked the education part, had a nice message going on. But I couldn't figure out if it was supposed to be funny or deep. And ultimately it came close to failing at both although, as I started off with mentioning, it did have some sincere and nice moments.… Expand
  7. erolsabadosh
    May 16, 2016
    7
    I don't usually watch talk shows but this is good, I like the fact that it's loose and relaxed, feels like you're hanging out with the people who guest, unfortunately I didn't find Gwyneth Paltrow or Drew Barrymore's interviews particularly interesting. The third episode was really good and a huge step up from the first two in my opinion. For a half hour variety show it's refreshing.
  8. chianr
    Oct 18, 2016
    4
    The show's namesake host gives her brassy and candid best but the writing is just unfunny and bland, and the banter hasn't improved in season two. The show's catchy instrumental however is pure joy.

Critic Reviews

All reviews »
Metascore
50

Mixed or average reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 14
  3. Negative: 4 out of 14
  1. The Detroit News
    Reviewed by: Tom Long
    May 27, 2016
    75
    Although this is certainly the most narcissistic talk show in memory, it depends wholly on whether you enjoy Chelsea or not.
    Read full review
  2. Time
    Reviewed by: Daniel D'Addario
    May 23, 2016
    50
    If Chelsea does anything new, it's the same new thing every show has been forced into, now that stars can skip talk shows and use social media to talk directly to fans.
    Read full review
  3. USA Today
    Reviewed by: Robert Bianco
    May 17, 2016
    37
    Rather than humorously highlighting her attempts at education, the pre-taped bits that showed Handler learning about topics such as comic books and telenovelas came across as condescending at best and insulting at worst.
    Read full review
See all critic reviews »