HBO | Release Date: July 8, 1990
CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
80
METASCORE
Generally favorable reviews based on 8 Critic Reviews
Positive:
7
Mixed:
1
Negative:
0
100
Chicago TribuneRick KoganDec 9, 2013
Season 1 Review: an original, quirky and wonderful half-hour comedy series that is both innovative and entertaining. [6 July 1990, p.2]
100
Orlando SentinelJay BoyarDec 9, 2013
Season 1 Review: Ingenious, charming, offbeat and playfully R-rated - surely, this is why God created cable. [1 July 1990, p.F1]
90
Los Angeles TimesHoward RosenbergDec 9, 2013
Season 1 Review: This is a rare TV union where cast, writers and directors appear to be of a single comedic mind; the humorous results speak for themselves. [7 July 1990, p.F11]
80
USA TodayMatt RoushDec 9, 2013
Season 1 Review: While the device seems pasted on, its cleverness and occasional shock value gives Dream On the distinction it otherwise lacks. [6 July 1990]
70
NewsdayAndy EdelsteinDec 9, 2013
Season 1 Review: Dream On is almost there. It still needs some work, though. [6 July 1990, p.43]
40
Washington PostTom ShalesDec 9, 2013
Season 1 Review: The problem is that the little scenes from the old shows seem so much more intriguing than the new show they interrupt. [7 July 1990, p.C1]