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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Critic Reviews

  1. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Kevin P. Sullivan
    Oct 17, 2016
    50
    The series' attempts at cleverness come off as a screechy homage to Adams rather than channeling his wit and the big, silly heart hidden inside. [21/28 Oct 2016, p.95]
  2. Collider
    Reviewed by: Chris Cabin
    Oct 27, 2016
    40
    The problem here is the writing, which consistently feels belabored and overtly complicated while the show itself remains largely just about Dirk and Todd and their adventures.
  3. New York Magazine (Vulture)
    Reviewed by: Matt Zoller Seitz
    Oct 21, 2016
    40
    Unfortunately, cooked-up and glommed together is what Dirk Gently seems to be serving up. It’s a big dumpster full of ideas and images, some intriguing, others baffling, most rather meh.
  5. CNN
    Reviewed by: Brian Lowry
    Oct 21, 2016
    40
    To the uninitiated, though, Dirk Gently feels pretty near impenetrable -- an opaque fever dream that careens along almost drunkenly. Many literary properties face a similar challenge, especially when they enjoy strong cultish devotion, raising the bar in terms of satisfying the faithful without excluding others. Dirk Gently ultimately fails that test.

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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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