Fresh Off the Boat

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Season 1
  • Network: ABC
  • Series Premiere Date: Feb 4, 2015
Season #: 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 28 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 28
  3. Negative: 0 out of 28
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Critic Reviews

  1. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Neil Genzlinger
    Feb 3, 2015
    60
    It’s disappointing that two of the first three episodes are little more than familiar reworkings of overused formulas and plots. But Episode 2 indicates the concept’s promise; the show stops trying to be too many things and, for a half-hour at least, finds a groove.
  2. Yahoo TV
    Reviewed by: Ken Tucker
    Feb 3, 2015
    60
    Fresh Off The Boat, when it has flashes of energy and well-written jokes, easily transcends ethnic stereotypes, but it’s these sitcom stereotypes that are the ones the show needs to defeat if it wants to be both long-running and distinctive.
  3. Uncle Barky
    Reviewed by: Ed Bark
    Feb 2, 2015
    58
    Fresh Off the Boat paddles hard in its efforts to be an amusing comedy with heart. So far, the parents--not the featured kid--are the primary reasons to watch.
  5. San Francisco Chronicle
    Reviewed by: David Wiegand
    Feb 2, 2015
    50
    The first episode focuses far too much on these stereotypes. On top of that, it’s not even funny. But what a difference a second episode makes.... The real difference between the first and second episodes, though, is not just that the stereotypes are eventually turned upside down but that the characters are no longer just those stereotypes.

Awards & Rankings

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#63 Best TV Season of 2015
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#59 Most Discussed TV Season of 2015

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User Score
7.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 102 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 76 out of 102
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 102
  3. Negative: 13 out of 102
  1. marqhp
    Feb 6, 2015
    1
    I honestly have no idea what everyone is seeing in this show. The first two episodes were uncomfortably unfunny. The show has no flowI honestly have no idea what everyone is seeing in this show. The first two episodes were uncomfortably unfunny. The show has no flow whatsoever and its way too early for a nostalgic series about the nineties. This is an awful combination of the Goldbergs and Blackish that just doesn't work on any level. I hope that the critics that have reviewed this series have seen content that hasn't aired yet because I certainly was not watching the same show as them.… Full Review »
  2. high90
    Feb 5, 2015
    0
    Why Dave Chappelle did you have to have artistic integrity and not be another materialistic pig. A sitcom based around an emigrant family,Why Dave Chappelle did you have to have artistic integrity and not be another materialistic pig. A sitcom based around an emigrant family, well there's a first time for everything. Curb your enthusiasm funny, Fresh off the boat not funny.… Full Review »
  3. Jim222001
    Feb 9, 2015
    9
    If you like the Goldberg's and Black-ish then Fresh Off the Boat is definitely for you. The show is charming and very funny. The cast is greatIf you like the Goldberg's and Black-ish then Fresh Off the Boat is definitely for you. The show is charming and very funny. The cast is great too. Just watch it!… Full Review »
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