• Network: HBO
  • Series Premiere Date: Jul 8, 1990
Season #: 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 7
  2. Negative: 0 out of 7

Critic Reviews

  1. Chicago Tribune
    Reviewed by: Rick Kogan
    Dec 9, 2013
    100
    an original, quirky and wonderful half-hour comedy series that is both innovative and entertaining. [6 July 1990, p.2]
  2. Orlando Sentinel
    Reviewed by: Jay Boyar
    Dec 9, 2013
    100
    Ingenious, charming, offbeat and playfully R-rated - surely, this is why God created cable. [1 July 1990, p.F1]
  3. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Howard Rosenberg
    Dec 9, 2013
    90
    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]
  4. USA Today
    Reviewed by: Matt Roush
    Dec 9, 2013
    80
    While the device seems pasted on, its cleverness and occasional shock value gives Dream On the distinction it otherwise lacks. [6 July 1990]
  5. Reviewed by: Ken Tucker
    Jun 7, 2013
    75
    An above-average sitcom.
  6. Newsday
    Reviewed by: Andy Edelstein
    Dec 9, 2013
    70
    Dream On is almost there. It still needs some work, though. [6 July 1990, p.43]
  7. Washington Post
    Reviewed by: Tom Shales
    Dec 9, 2013
    40
    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]