Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency

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Season 1
Season #: 2, 1
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
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  1. charlie0
    May 7, 2018
    3
    Oddly enough the worst bit of this whole thing is Dirk Gently. When it's just Elijah Woods trying to escape this hypnotic maze the shows truly BAFTA worthy. Visually and conceptually on par with Legion (if not exceeding it) But then Dirk Gently stumbles on, despite being overbearing and energetic to the point of anguish, this boot leg Matt Smith smothers all the intrigue out of the storyOddly enough the worst bit of this whole thing is Dirk Gently. When it's just Elijah Woods trying to escape this hypnotic maze the shows truly BAFTA worthy. Visually and conceptually on par with Legion (if not exceeding it) But then Dirk Gently stumbles on, despite being overbearing and energetic to the point of anguish, this boot leg Matt Smith smothers all the intrigue out of the story and visuals. Seriously, this show minus DG would equal masterpiece, but as is, it's a tease at best.… Expand
  2. Killing_Jay
    Nov 6, 2016
    0
    Horrible show compared to the brilliant BBC 3 version we had a while back. Awful

    The cast aren't as likeable, the writing is sloppy and you can tell it has Max Landis written all over this.

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#40 Most Discussed TV Season of 2016

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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
  1. New York Post
    Reviewed by: Michael Starr
    Oct 31, 2016
    88
    It’s equal parts outlandish, incoherent, funny, cartoonishly violent and confusing--all in a good way. It’s one of those series in which you just have to kick back and enjoy the ride.
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  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.
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  3. Boston Herald
    Reviewed by: Mark A. Perigard
    Oct 24, 2016
    83
    The tone bounces cannily from humor to pathos to suspense. The one knock against “Gently”? So much is going on here, the plot is so dense, this is a show that might be better off binged in a marathon. Just one more thing to look forward to, then.
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