Cristela

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Season 1
  • Network: ABC
  • Series Premiere Date: Oct 10, 2014
Metascore
61

Generally favorable reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 18
  3. Negative: 1 out of 18
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  1. The Wrap
    Reviewed by: Jason Hughes
    Oct 10, 2014
    30
    Everything about this comedy felt canned, artificial and forced. The dialogue was awkward enough that the actors didn't look comfortable delivering their lines, the audience wasn't always sure when and how to react, and I wasn't sure how much longer I could take it.

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User Score
5.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 25 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 25
  3. Negative: 9 out of 25
  1. JimGore
    Oct 19, 2014
    1
    Forced. Strained. Predictable. Stereotypical. Scripts could come from a 10th grade creative writing class. (No offense to 10th graders.)Forced. Strained. Predictable. Stereotypical. Scripts could come from a 10th grade creative writing class. (No offense to 10th graders.) Acting on par with a Nickelodeon tween-com. (No offense to tween-coms.) Every punch line is telegraphed. Truly multicultural in that it insults the intelligence and taste of every culture imaginable. If this hot mess receives a renewal instead of a quick hook, it will be a shocking miracle and extremely poor fortune for anyone stuck at home on Friday nights. Least favorite of many least favorite moments: When the writers pilfer a classic quip from Winston Churchill about drinking poisoned tea and allow Cristela to use it as if an original thought. There are no original thoughts to be found anywhere here. Thirty minutes I'll never get back. And which I'll never waste again. Hasta la vista, Cristela!… Full Review »
  2. Tettrabyte
    Oct 22, 2014
    3
    After tweeting with the star. The traditional studio audience family comedy produced this way on purpose. While Cristela shines, the rest ofAfter tweeting with the star. The traditional studio audience family comedy produced this way on purpose. While Cristela shines, the rest of the cast is dull. The jokes consists of recycled tropes from successful sitcoms from the 20th century. This show feels dated and uninspired. The show should aim for the Mindy Project instead of All American Girl.… Full Review »
  3. Rogerdob
    Oct 11, 2014
    1
    All the typical racial stereotypes are present in this show...not only Mexican stereotypes but also the stereotype that all white people thinkAll the typical racial stereotypes are present in this show...not only Mexican stereotypes but also the stereotype that all white people think Mexicans are mainly cleaning people and that white people are basically stupid goofs. Besides that, the jokes were not funny...they were trite. Characters running around the show acting frantic does not make a show humorous.… Full Review »
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