Hello Ladies

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Season 1
  • Network: HBO
  • Series Premiere Date: Sep 29, 2013
Metascore
58

Mixed or average reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 21
  3. Negative: 0 out of 21
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Critic Reviews

  1. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Robert Lloyd
    Sep 27, 2013
    80
    It is funny and disturbing in exactly the manner and proportions one would expect from his earlier works.
  2. Boston Globe
    Reviewed by: Sarah Rodman
    Sep 27, 2013
    80
    [A] charming, sweetly aching new HBO comedy.... [Stephen Merchant] makes even the most absurd and cringeworthy situations--his desperate attempts to enter an exclusive Hollywood hot spot is like horror comedy--feel authentic and conversational.
  3. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Jeff Jensen
    Sep 27, 2013
    75
    A little buzzkill-condescending, but there's enough mirth to affirm the sitcom's promise. [4 Oct 2013, p.61]
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  5. The A.V. Club
    Reviewed by: Erik Adams
    Sep 25, 2013
    75
    The early goings of Hello Ladies are more amusing than they are funny.
  6. Sioux City Journal
    Reviewed by: Bruce Miller
    Oct 3, 2013
    70
    Little by little, Hello Ladies grows on you.
  7. Under The Radar
    Reviewed by: Cody Ray Shafer
    Oct 2, 2013
    65
    The problem is, it's nothing we haven't seen already in The Office, or countless other romantic comedies. It's forgivable, though, as Hello Ladies doesn't give up on the self-deprecating scenery.
  8. Slant Magazine
    Reviewed by: Chuck Bowen
    Sep 25, 2013
    63
    It's a bumpy ride, but at its best, Hello Ladies understands the demoralizing fear that turns so many men into insufferable jerk-offs.
  9. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Lori Rackl
    Sep 23, 2013
    63
    The Brit does a toe-curling turn--almost to a fault--as a successful web designer who, when it comes to dating, crashes more often than shoddy software.

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User Score
7.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 93 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 71 out of 93
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 93
  3. Negative: 12 out of 93
  1. fortynine
    Oct 21, 2013
    10
    Critics have no idea what they're talking about. Very nice to finally see Stephen Merchant as a leading character, as he thoroughly deservesCritics have no idea what they're talking about. Very nice to finally see Stephen Merchant as a leading character, as he thoroughly deserves it. Have been following him since the XFM radio days and think this show is brilliant. Well done to HBO for thinking outside the box yet again and showing why TV has become such an interesting medium in the last 5-10 years.

    They should allow more british reviews on here as I think many of the critics here have a serious issue with the humour differences and the subtleties. Americans need things spelled out so they're so quick to write something off if they don't get it straight away.

    Watch it and see for yourself, and don't pay any attention to the critics Stephen, your show is awesome!    … Full Review »
  2. manmoths
    Oct 16, 2013
    9
    This series had a bit of a rocky start but after episode 3 it feels like its found its stride. What a fantastic ensemble of characters,This series had a bit of a rocky start but after episode 3 it feels like its found its stride. What a fantastic ensemble of characters, Stuart's sage type relationship with his awkward employee Rory is particularly captivating. I hope this show can keep it up!… Full Review »
  3. muppetman
    Oct 15, 2013
    10
    This show is incredible. Unsurprisingly it has a mixed rating from the 'critics'. Critics generally wouldn't know comedy if it slapped them inThis show is incredible. Unsurprisingly it has a mixed rating from the 'critics'. Critics generally wouldn't know comedy if it slapped them in the face in the form of a comedic fish. Merchant has the perfect mix of an awkwardness and oblivious nature, to me he is the best parts of the humor from the partnership with Gervais.

    It is definitely an original take on tried and tested scenarios. While the show is a little obvious in some ways (two arrogant but vulnerable characters are perfect for one another but their pride gets in the way), it has a totally fresh feeling to it. Maybe it's the new talent (Kyle Mooney; whose role should and hopefully will continue to get bigger), or the way they make LA look beautiful (that's an artform in itself), whatever it is the show is fun to watch, relatable, funny, and fresh.

    Really hope this show gets picked up for a second season!    … Full Review »
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