Detroiters

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Season 1
Season #: 2, 1
Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
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Critic Reviews

  1. Collider
    Reviewed by: Allison Keene
    Feb 7, 2017
    60
    Not every joke or comedic attempt of Detroiters works, but when it does it’s pretty great.
  2. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Derek Lawrence
    Jan 27, 2017
    58
    Robinson is solid and Richardson continues to be one of television's funniest actors, but we're just not buying what Detroiters is selling. [Feb 3/10 2017, p.102]
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68
#68 Best TV Season of 2017

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User Score
6.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 21 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 21
  3. Negative: 4 out of 21
  1. jamess
    Mar 3, 2017
    8
    Knowing Sam Richardson (one of the best and breakout supporting roles on Veep) and ex-SNL'er Tim Robinson are from Detroit and have known eachKnowing Sam Richardson (one of the best and breakout supporting roles on Veep) and ex-SNL'er Tim Robinson are from Detroit and have known each other for years adds to the enjoyment of this low key comedy. And it's nice that Detroit is just the backdrop, not a "third character" or comment on urban decay, or whatever. It's just two best friends trying to make a buck in low level advertising in Detroit. Even if you don't know their actual back story, their chemistry and timing come through. The Detroit details (Faygo red pop, newscaster Mort Crim giving weird newscasts, Stroh's Ice Cream, etc.) are charming, and a nice nod to these actors hometown.… Full Review »
  2. martinex
    Mar 2, 2017
    9
    This show is off the hook. Humor comes from all sorts of unexpected angles. Episode three ("Sam The Man") had us rolling on the floor. It'sThis show is off the hook. Humor comes from all sorts of unexpected angles. Episode three ("Sam The Man") had us rolling on the floor. It's the best thing since Broad City. Please don't cancel it.… Full Review »
  3. brockcheese
    Jun 8, 2022
    8
    This show is very funny and has a super carefree attitude characterized by show-runners Tim Robinson and Sam Richardson's comedic stylings.This show is very funny and has a super carefree attitude characterized by show-runners Tim Robinson and Sam Richardson's comedic stylings. Watching their terrible ads is hilarious.… Full Review »
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