Clear History: Season 1

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HBO | Season Premiere Date: August 10, 2013

Summary: Nathan Flomm (Larry David) lost out on millions of dollars and made the laughing stock when he sold his shares to a start-up that is now worth billions. Ten years later, living incognito, he is forced to face his past in this comedy written by Larry David.

Genre(s): Comedy, Movie/Mini-Series

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S1:E1. Clear History
Air Date: August 10, 2013

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Linda Stasi

Aug 5, 2013

Clear History is so funny it made me want to order up some Palestinian chicken. Read full review

Dorothy Rabinowitz

Aug 9, 2013

A wonderfully diverting film with Mr. David at his abrasive best. Read full review

David Wiegand

Aug 8, 2013

Clear History single-handedly rehabilitates the word "derivative," as long as the source material you're reworking is anything Larry David writes and stars in. Read full review

Hank Stuever

Aug 9, 2013

There’s not a lot of plot to be had here, and the news that Clear History leaned heavily on the improvisational impulses of its cast might usually ward off the improv-weary. But Clear History has a nice, confident and well-edited breeze to it (including a lot of jokes about the band Chicago), with a fun cast that includes standout riffs from Michael Keaton, Danny McBride and Eva Mendes. Read full review

Uncle Barky Ed Bark

Aug 8, 2013

Clear History is amusing enough to pull a viewer through it, although those who haven’t yet acquired a taste for Curb might find it the equivalent of a pricey two-drink minimum without enough payback. Read full review

Tom Gliatto

Aug 5, 2013

A revenge farce that takes such perplexingly arbitrary turns that it finally sits down like a confused Labrador and refuses to budge. [12 Aug 2013]

Matthew Gilbert

Aug 9, 2013

It all feels like “Curb”-cutting-room-floor material set atop a feeble plotline and a group of unrealized and disposable supporting performances. Clear History is pretty, pretty average. Read full review

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Crazye2000

Aug 10, 2013

If your a fan of Larry David, i'm sure you will find this comedy enough appealing. The cast alone is worth the watch and the material is usually funny.

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LeZee

Jan 15, 2017

The story of how to mess up the second chance as well.

A much better film than I anticipated from the director of 'Superbad'. This is a television film, that's the sad part, but the production quality was like made for the big screens. From the title to the performances and the locations,The story of how to mess up the second chance as well.

A much better film than I anticipated from the director of 'Superbad'. This is a television film, that's the sad part, but the production quality was like made for the big screens. From the title to the performances and the locations, all were very good. This is the tale of a man who gave up his share in a startup to realise it a few years later that he had lost a big fortune. And his second chance, how he's going to react and what he gets is what the film was focused.

The casting was really good. Even for the tiny roles, many big names came in. But Larry David ruled as the story presented from his perspective. Don't ignore it thinking it is a small screen product, because this was a unique story and very entertaining. Almost a perfect flick, including a fine pace. But in a few segments, it dragged with unnecessary scenes. More like unneeded developments to stretch the runtime. Though there's no complaint for the overall film. It's not a must see film, but if you miss it you are going to miss out a good entertainment. And finally, I liked the end credits.

7/10… Expand

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gimmedatsammich

Aug 12, 2013

On par with some of the lesser Curb episodes; which is to say good enough to keep you watching, but not good enough to actually make you laugh all that much. The problem here is that the main character is just too abrasive to be likable. At his best Mr. David is funnier than almost anyone onOn par with some of the lesser Curb episodes; which is to say good enough to keep you watching, but not good enough to actually make you laugh all that much. The problem here is that the main character is just too abrasive to be likable. At his best Mr. David is funnier than almost anyone on TV, but at his worst he can be cringe inducing. Many of the scenarios herein fall firmly into that category, and thus watching Clear History can at times be an unpleasant experience. But I do admit to watching the whole thing and laughing more than a few times, mostly at the banter of the supporting cast. The casting director really did a good job on this one. And as always with Mr. David's work the plotting is surprisingly intricate; the twists and turns and "aha!" moments associated with Seinfeld and CYE are as plentiful and clever as ever. It's definitely worth a watch.… Expand

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RevRon

Aug 22, 2013

I love "Curb Your Enthusiasm" and really enjoy Larry David's unique, neurotic humor and since it looks like "Curb" is dead and we'll see no more of it, we get the next best thing: "Clear History."

The HBO movie is definitely hilarious but it does feel overly familiar as it looks like anI love "Curb Your Enthusiasm" and really enjoy Larry David's unique, neurotic humor and since it looks like "Curb" is dead and we'll see no more of it, we get the next best thing: "Clear History."

The HBO movie is definitely hilarious but it does feel overly familiar as it looks like an extended episode of "Curb." Also, a lot of the really great cast is never used to their potential and often feel like background characters--for example, Danny McBride goes viciously underutilized.

Overall, while the film has some issues in the fact it feels like the same thing we've seen over and over again, the movie is still pretty funny and can easily satisfy the hole left behind from "Curb."… Expand

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FilipanOtinan

Dec 24, 2013

Childish story, Flat direction, boring acting, but somewhere between the emptiness and the Larry Davids socio schizophrenia he is introducing, formalized enjoyment can jump through the fireplace

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Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: August 10, 2013
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  S1:E1. Clear History
  Air Date: August 10, 2013