Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency

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Season 1
Season #: 2, 1
Metascore
62

Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 14
  3. Negative: 1 out of 14
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  1. Variety
    Reviewed by: Maureen Ryan
    Oct 19, 2016
    30
    All in all, it’s difficult to tell what the goals of this version of Dirk Gently are, given how manic, disorganized and incoherent it is.

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#40 Most Discussed TV Season of 2016

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User Score
8.8

Universal acclaim- based on 218 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 200 out of 218
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 218
  3. Negative: 5 out of 218
  1. sylvercz
    Oct 23, 2016
    10
    I love this show! Bizarre, funny, and plenty of head-scratching moments, much like the books. I really felt like I was on some sort of twistedI love this show! Bizarre, funny, and plenty of head-scratching moments, much like the books. I really felt like I was on some sort of twisted journey with our characters and can't wait to see where it leads.… Full Review »
  2. joherl
    Dec 21, 2016
    10
    At first, I thought the series was disjointed, difficult to follow and somewhat random, but as the season went on, I realized everything wasAt first, I thought the series was disjointed, difficult to follow and somewhat random, but as the season went on, I realized everything was connected. I think that's the beauty of the show - it perfectly captures the absurdity of the Dirk Gently universe even in the way it's presented. I would 100% recommend this to anyone who likes quirky comedy and science fiction.… Full Review »
  3. marcmyworks
    Dec 19, 2016
    8
    Dirk Gently started off as one of the most frustrating shows I had ever seen. Dirk himself as a character that selects specific information toDirk Gently started off as one of the most frustrating shows I had ever seen. Dirk himself as a character that selects specific information to give when it is obvious he knows more; however as the series progresses, the chemistry between the characters and the performances, especially by veteran Elijah Wood, really make the show worth watching.… Full Review »
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