Clear History
  • Network: HBO
  • Series Premiere Date: Aug 10, 2013
Metascore
69

Generally favorable reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17

Critic Reviews

  1. TV Guide Magazine
    Reviewed by: Matt Roush
    Aug 9, 2013
    60
    A perverse parable of envy and misfortune that loses some steam as it turns into a wacky but predictable revenge caper that you know can't end well.
  2. Philadelphia Inquirer
    Reviewed by: David Hiltbrand
    Aug 8, 2013
    60
    Despite a number of funny lines sprinkled through the script, this History isn't very memorable. It seems more like Larry David's What I Did on My Summer Vacation project.
  3. Variety
    Reviewed by: Brian Lowry
    Aug 7, 2013
    60
    While it’s fun to see the band Chicago drawn into a subplot about the sexual history of Nathan’s ex (Amy Ryan)--or savor an in-joke playing off the name of HBO CEO Richard Plepler--even some of those intricately woven gags feel like a bit of a distraction.
  5. Boston Globe
    Reviewed by: Matthew Gilbert
    Aug 9, 2013
    50
    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.

Awards & Rankings

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#72 Best TV Season of 2013
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#42 Most Shared TV Season of 2013

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User Score
6.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 23 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 23
  3. Negative: 2 out of 23
  1. Crazye2000
    Aug 10, 2013
    7
    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 isIf 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.… Full Review »
  2. LeZee
    Jan 15, 2017
    7
    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    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    … Full Review »
  3. FilipanOtinan
    Dec 24, 2013
    3
    Childish story, Flat direction, boring acting, but somewhere between the emptiness and the Larry Davids socio schizophrenia he is introducing,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… Full Review »
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