Faking It (2014)

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Season 1
Season #: 4, 3, 3, 2, 1
Metascore
71

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
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Critic Reviews

  1. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Tim Stack
    Apr 25, 2014
    91
    Credit the winning cast, especially Volk, and executive producer Carter Covington's sweet/snarky tone for a half hour viewers won't have to pretend to love.
  2. Boston Herald
    Reviewed by: Mark A. Perigard
    Apr 24, 2014
    83
    There’s something hilarious and twisted about outcasts running a school and turning out to be as much idiots as the typically popular kids. Faking It is the real deal.
  3. New York Daily News
    Reviewed by: David Hinckley
    Apr 24, 2014
    80
    Beyond the joke, the show’s premise is encouraging: that being gay is no big deal.... The engine driving this show is female friendship, the kind strong enough to get you through even high school. For Amy and Karma, we want that.
  5. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Mike Hale
    Apr 24, 2014
    70
    Faking It isn’t anything more than a smarter-than-average high school comedy, but there’s a freshness to it, perhaps because so many of the key people involved are relative newcomers.
  6. Boston Globe
    Reviewed by: Matthew Gilbert
    Apr 24, 2014
    70
    Faking It is an odd, interesting, lightly subversive, and potentially offensive concoction from MTV. It’s a twisted comedy that has charm, but also a premise that could be insulting if not handled intelligently.
  7. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
    Reviewed by: Rob Owen
    Apr 24, 2014
    70
    While the show's premise seems like it could be difficult to maintain, Faking It holds up in two early episodes sent for review.

Awards & Rankings

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#65 Best TV Season of 2014
48
#48 Most Shared TV Season of 2014

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User Score
8.4

Universal acclaim- based on 80 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 69 out of 80
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 80
  3. Negative: 4 out of 80
  1. abcdz
    May 4, 2014
    10
    This show is amazing so far. A lot of people can relate to this as they're going through high school, where being gay is abnormal. That it'sThis show is amazing so far. A lot of people can relate to this as they're going through high school, where being gay is abnormal. That it's ok to be gay. To be honest, I'd love to see Karma end up with Amy somewhere in the end instead of Liam. Looking forward to this season.… Full Review »
  2. Morgwic
    May 20, 2014
    10
    This show really got me surprised, I had no idea that the "fake" would be so accurate, even if exaggerated. I was expecting some clichédThis show really got me surprised, I had no idea that the "fake" would be so accurate, even if exaggerated. I was expecting some clichéd high-school show, but instead I got this awesomely acted and written show with heartwarming & breaking moments. I can't but recommend.… Full Review »
  3. ChargerRodger
    Jan 19, 2016
    10
    Faking It is the best comedy on TV right now. It is funny, witty, charming and very hip. It deals with the topics kids face today, in an adultFaking It is the best comedy on TV right now. It is funny, witty, charming and very hip. It deals with the topics kids face today, in an adult way, so make sure your teenager in mature enough for the show. It is a great show for all ages, if you ask me though. I am in my 40's and I love it! It can be wild and crazy, yet by the end become so charming. The theme of strong friendship and acceptance of all types of people are what this show is all about and that is what this world needs now.… Full Review »
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