I'm Dying Up Here

:

Season 1
Season #: 2, 1
User Score
7.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 33 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 33
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 33
  3. Negative: 5 out of 33
Watch Now

Where To Watch

Buy on
Stream On
Stream On

Review this tv show

  1. Your Score
    0 out of 10
    Rate this:
    • 10
    • 9
    • 8
    • 7
    • 6
    • 5
    • 4
    • 3
    • 2
    • 1
    • 0
    • 0
  1. Submit
  2. Check Spelling

User Reviews

view
per page
  1. cherold
    Jun 24, 2017
    8
    Just saw the pilot. Some reviews lead me to expect a show that was dour and humorless in its offstage moments, but it's actually a sharp, witty series onstage and off, with a terrific performance by Melissa Leo as Goldie. And while yes, it reminds me of Vinyl, it's not nearly as over-the-top in presentation and while I was in high school back then and only remember how suburban highJust saw the pilot. Some reviews lead me to expect a show that was dour and humorless in its offstage moments, but it's actually a sharp, witty series onstage and off, with a terrific performance by Melissa Leo as Goldie. And while yes, it reminds me of Vinyl, it's not nearly as over-the-top in presentation and while I was in high school back then and only remember how suburban high schoolers dressed, it's certainly true to the look of early 70s movies.… Expand
  2. Max20001
    Jun 9, 2017
    8
    I'm a big stand up comedy fan so I like the concept. I do think there are too many characters and the show should concentrate more on one. But definitely has potential.
  3. bebebeelzebub
    Jun 4, 2017
    0
    I'm dying up here meet Vinyl, Vinyl meet I'm dying up here. Same show same problems. Weird view of the early 70's. Not everything was "groovy or mod" looking, sorry I was there. Same weird filming filters on the camera. Hey morons we know it's the 70;s but my 2017 4K HDTV 65" TV says it's friggin 2017. Same too many characters I can't follow and really don't give a F about. SameI'm dying up here meet Vinyl, Vinyl meet I'm dying up here. Same show same problems. Weird view of the early 70's. Not everything was "groovy or mod" looking, sorry I was there. Same weird filming filters on the camera. Hey morons we know it's the 70;s but my 2017 4K HDTV 65" TV says it's friggin 2017. Same too many characters I can't follow and really don't give a F about. Same fate awaits, save yourself some grief, wait to see if this gets picked up in a few seasons then binge watch them then.… Expand
  4. NoobTooberton
    May 16, 2018
    8
    Great period piece when comedy was changing hands between the more straight laced Carson-esque comedy and the newer, out there style of modern comedy. I like how it shows the various paths comics will take to find their own piece of fame. The off stage banter between the comics are often where the real comedy is found with this show; otherwise this is very much a drama of people strugglingGreat period piece when comedy was changing hands between the more straight laced Carson-esque comedy and the newer, out there style of modern comedy. I like how it shows the various paths comics will take to find their own piece of fame. The off stage banter between the comics are often where the real comedy is found with this show; otherwise this is very much a drama of people struggling to find their own path to stardom.… Expand

Awards & Rankings

95
#95 Most Shared TV Season of 2017

Critic Reviews

All reviews »
Metascore
62

Generally favorable reviews - based on 27 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 27
  3. Negative: 1 out of 27
  1. Cleveland Plain Dealer
    Reviewed by: Mark Dawidziak
    Jun 5, 2017
    40
    If all of the characters were as 14-karat authentic as Goldie, I'm Dying Up Here might have had a fighting chance. Instead, even with Jim Carrey on board as an executive producer and Tom Dreesen along for the erratic ride as technical consultant, this Showtime newcomer only intermittently finds its rhythm and hits its stride as compelling drama.
    Read full review
  2. Sioux City Journal
    Reviewed by: Bruce Miller
    Jun 5, 2017
    70
    Like the comedians, the scripts try too hard. Once the stage is set (and those conceits are out of the way), I’m Dying starts to breathe and draw us in.
    Read full review
  3. New York Post
    Reviewed by: Michael Starr
    Jun 5, 2017
    63
    The cast is quite good — though Leo overdoes the tough-mother-hen bit-- and for actors not schooled in standup comedy, Griffin, Santino, Graynor et al. fire off one-liners (both funny and derogatory) with the panache of seasoned on-stage comedians. ... It’s hard to root for a coterie of self-involved, vicious people with nothing likable about them.
    Read full review
See all critic reviews »