Comrade Detective

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Season 1
User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 36 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 30 out of 36
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 36
  3. Negative: 5 out of 36
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  1. germajesty
    Aug 7, 2017
    10
    Brilliant! Finally something different-crosses multiple genres. I believe the negative reviews come from those who just don't get it. It is beautifully shot, well cast, and well written. LOVED IT! You will too.
  2. LordJeff78
    Aug 7, 2017
    10
    We need more creative shows on TV like Comrade Detective. Rather than being "Ha-Ha" funny this show is a smart satire. Loved it. Hope they get a seasons 2 to expand the concept.
  3. jackbbs
    Aug 7, 2017
    10
    I really enjoyed this show. In particular I loved how smartly the comedy is written. It is layered and the subtle jokes just keep on coming. The 80s style and references are super fun too. This show is certainly worth a binge watch.
  4. CRTrick
    Aug 7, 2017
    10
    Excellent casting..Superior script which manages to pull off satire which is not easy to do. The most important aspect is the exceptional writing, which veers us into a new direction using a different angle not readily seen before. From show concept, production, to delivery of final filmed scenes, it is a new fun style that makes it hard to stop watching, even given its communistExcellent casting..Superior script which manages to pull off satire which is not easy to do. The most important aspect is the exceptional writing, which veers us into a new direction using a different angle not readily seen before. From show concept, production, to delivery of final filmed scenes, it is a new fun style that makes it hard to stop watching, even given its communist propaganda approach. Perhaps the most redeeming quality being that it is chock full of compelling tidbits of knowledge that I found educational, to say the least. Sourcing real Romanian actors for all but the main roles gave it a neorealistic angle which I was very able to appreciate. Bravo Amazon, well chosen.… Expand
  5. MooseKnuckle57
    Aug 7, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Original Concept with a fresh idea... something that seems to have gone missing in Hollywood lately. Comrad Detective is a clever show that looks at western society through the lens of 1980 communist Romania. Not only is the plot interesting but the dubbing ads a unique feeling to the series. The show wasn't made in a slapstick fashion (but it could have been) but rather it is laced with subtle humor that plays well with the concept. Its a fresh, thought provoking series that I hope gets picked up for another season.… Expand
  6. GooeyBear69
    Aug 7, 2017
    10
    Who would have thought- a show about an indoctrinated state that uses satire and humor to open your mind. This is the right show for the f-ed up times we live in. Highly recommend.
  7. alexmhooper781
    Sep 14, 2017
    10
    Comrade Detective is uniquely original and creative satire with a (surprisingly) compelling story. Its uniqueness makes you press play, its cast draws you in, and the subtlest of humor leaves a lasting impression on you.
  8. filmfantatic
    Aug 5, 2017
    10
    Utterly original and so much fun! Don't be fooled by the negative reviews, the subtlety of the satire and even the premise just seems to go over some peoples' heads. This show has it all - humor, great direction, an amazing score, an incredible Romanian cast of actors and a really fun dubbing cast of American and British actors... It's funny and subversive on so many levels, and it's allUtterly original and so much fun! Don't be fooled by the negative reviews, the subtlety of the satire and even the premise just seems to go over some peoples' heads. This show has it all - humor, great direction, an amazing score, an incredible Romanian cast of actors and a really fun dubbing cast of American and British actors... It's funny and subversive on so many levels, and it's all anchored by a tight mystery and characters you can really get behind. Highly recommended... Season 2 please, Amazon!… Expand
  9. Souffle
    Aug 5, 2017
    0
    Comrade Detective is a poorly made knockoff of a great Tarantino film - lacks all humor, art, interestingness, and feels horrifically forced. Nice try, Amazon!
  10. HarryNuggets
    Oct 11, 2017
    8
    A very pleasant surprise. It's not laugh out loud funny for the most part. It's also more than a parody of Communist propaganda. It's as much a satire on the handful of brainless tropes that tend to show up in American cop buddy movies.
  11. JHS
    Aug 13, 2017
    10
    So satisfied and surprised to have found this new show...Communism defending against the evils of Democracy. Very smart, creative , beautifully filmed, action packed with humor/sarcasm detective show. Supposedly filmed in Bucharest in the 80's, film lost and supposedly resurfaced...the new show with a heavy hitter cast of voices.. you need to see..had me hooked. Love to binge watch aSo satisfied and surprised to have found this new show...Communism defending against the evils of Democracy. Very smart, creative , beautifully filmed, action packed with humor/sarcasm detective show. Supposedly filmed in Bucharest in the 80's, film lost and supposedly resurfaced...the new show with a heavy hitter cast of voices.. you need to see..had me hooked. Love to binge watch a great series.. we did this one and now want another season please! Romanian actors, sets, production so cool. I love these writers...Tanaka and Gatewood. Thanks Channing Tatum for A24 and creating the show!… Expand
  12. cargohook
    Jan 1, 2018
    10
    Man, that was the best show ever! Waiting for Season 2... Please, please, please!
  13. EyUpDucks
    May 16, 2018
    10
    What more can you say but BRILLIANT, the way it was filmed was genius.
    Well written to be comedic yet serious, the story left you gripped and wanting more.
    The acting and voice acting just flow together and you totally forget its actually dubbed. Just watch it, you won't regret it.

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Critic Reviews

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Metascore
67

Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Robert Lloyd
    Aug 15, 2017
    80
    The layers of this narrative onion make the characters more complex than perhaps was intended. Crafted to embody a political point, which is at the same time being skewered, they are doubly (at least) fictional. Played by humans, they are inevitably humanized, and at some point, the ironies break down and you care what happens to them, as people.
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  2. Reason.com
    Reviewed by: Glenn Garvin
    Aug 5, 2017
    85
    The result is a kind of Mad magazine parody of tough-guy 1980s cop shows crossed with a Marxist-Leninist version of Woody Allen's hilariously counterfeit Japanese spy thriller What's Up, Tiger Lily?
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  3. IndieWire
    Reviewed by: Ben Travers
    Aug 4, 2017
    83
    Comrade Detective finds a middle-ground between genres with an internal engine driven not by malicious mockery, but by eye-opening insight. It slips in commentary under the guise of laughter, but the point of the joke, whether you chuckle or not, sticks with you.
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