Harlem

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Season 1
Season #: 3, 2, 1
User Score
3.6

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 14 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 14
  3. Negative: 8 out of 14

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  1. NeimaD
    Dec 3, 2021
    6
    I'm surprised by the very good reviews, it's not horrible but it's Sex and The City reenacted by black actresses, the jokes feel dated, the characters are clichés, very uneven acting, everybody is overdressed like in a 90's RnB music vidéo. It's so unoriginal and uninspired, the only part that felt remotely "new" is that "Samantha" is a butch lesbian here, but even that, putting a lesbianI'm surprised by the very good reviews, it's not horrible but it's Sex and The City reenacted by black actresses, the jokes feel dated, the characters are clichés, very uneven acting, everybody is overdressed like in a 90's RnB music vidéo. It's so unoriginal and uninspired, the only part that felt remotely "new" is that "Samantha" is a butch lesbian here, but even that, putting a lesbian in a show in 2021 is not daring or groundbreaking.… Expand
  2. plumpudding
    Jan 1, 2022
    0
    I wanted something light hearted and fun, but this is SO boring and unoriginal.
  3. j1train
    Dec 6, 2021
    10
    Racists and misogynists tanking the user score as usual. I haven't watched yet. Just trying to do the opposite of what they're doing.
  4. Orsetto
    Jan 17, 2022
    5
    Pretty disappointing. Starts decently, then essentially becomes "Black Sex and the City in Harlem," with one-dimensional characters and boilerplate romcom characterization.

Awards & Rankings

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#61 Best TV Season of 2021
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#99 Most Discussed TV Season of 2021

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. CNN
    Reviewed by: Brian Lowry
    Dec 6, 2021
    75
    On paper, there's nothing particularly new about "Harlem," which focuses on yet another quartet of 30-something women navigating life and love in the big city. But the execution of this Amazon series from "Girls Trip" writer Tracy Oliver lifts it above the norm, with plenty of laugh-out-loud moments -- starting with "Get Out: The Musical" -- to go with the soapier ones about relationships and careers.
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  2. The Guardian
    Reviewed by: Adrian Horton
    Dec 6, 2021
    60
    By season end, there’s plenty of material to grow on and from, and ample reason to give Harlem a second season to do so. ... I just wish the development of the characters kept pace with the show’s progressive foundation.
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  3. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Lorraine Ali
    Dec 6, 2021
    80
    Each character grows more interesting as the series proceeds thanks to strong character development and sharp writing, and the chemistry among the performers becomes the bond that carries the show as the women become entangled in one another’s relationship disasters and work dilemmas.
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