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Season 1
Season #: 3, 2, 1
Metascore
81

Universal acclaim - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 24
  3. Negative: 1 out of 24
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Critic Reviews

  1. Chicago Tribune
    Reviewed by: Maureen Ryan
    60
    Millman... is kind of an irritating guy, and the conceit of the show wears thin pretty quickly.
  2. Village Voice
    Reviewed by: Joy Press
    60
    Gervais is a comic genius specializing in the art of discomfort, but this new character doesn't have the same compelling anti-charisma as The Office's David Brent--in part because Andy is such a peripheral figure in his workplace, but also because he's a more subtle creation, a mixed bag of the admirable and reprehensible.

Awards & Rankings

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#7 Best TV Season of 2005
32
#32 Most Discussed TV Season of 2005
21
#21 Most Shared TV Season of 2005

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User Score
8.4

Universal acclaim- based on 94 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 83 out of 94
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 94
  3. Negative: 6 out of 94
  1. Longbottom94
    May 2, 2013
    9
    Although it may not match the brilliance of there first outing with 'The Office' it is still a fantastic look into the world of the celebrity.Although it may not match the brilliance of there first outing with 'The Office' it is still a fantastic look into the world of the celebrity. Andy Millman's character is fascinating to me because, he is our view into fame and it is a deliberately shallow and bitter world to live in. A show that uses celebrity cameos not to promote itself but to cast a negative shadow over the celebrity obsessed culture that we live in today.… Full Review »
  2. df1995
    Sep 14, 2015
    10
    The best thing Ricky Gervais has ever done. Each episode centers around a guest star who behaves exactly the opposite of his/ her publicThe best thing Ricky Gervais has ever done. Each episode centers around a guest star who behaves exactly the opposite of his/ her public image. Gervais' character changes through the series - - becoming more shallow and jaded until he has his epiphany. A very good set up of moronic sit-coms as well which are actually worse in the UK than in the US. The "Dukes of Hazard" was fine art compared to "When the Whistle Blows".… Full Review »
  3. mark
    Aug 16, 2010
    10
    Sir Ian ... Sir Ian ... Sir Ian "Wizard, you shall not pass!" Sir Ian ... Sir Ian ... Sir Ian.

    Brilliant! The wig, the glasses, the    Sir Ian ... Sir Ian ... Sir Ian "Wizard, you shall not pass!" Sir Ian ... Sir Ian ... Sir Ian.

    Brilliant! The wig, the glasses, the catchphrase, brilliant.    … Full Review »
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