Jerry Seinfeld: 23 Hours to Kill
  • Network: Netflix
  • Series Premiere Date: May 5, 2020
Metascore
74

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7

Critic Reviews

  1. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Richard Roeper
    May 5, 2020
    88
    It’s classic cranky Seinfeld, but there’s such a spring in his step as he moves about the stage, such a twinkle in his eye as his voice goes higher, to the point where he sounds like everyone’s not-good imitation of Jerry Seinfeld, that none of it comes across as angry. This is the comedy of joyful bemusement.
  2. The Guardian
    Reviewed by: Brian Logan
    May 5, 2020
    80
    Helicopter sky-dive apart, there’s nothing daring about Seinfeld – but if 23 Hours to Kill is safe, it’s also, usually, sparkling.
  3. Movie Nation
    Reviewed by: Roger Moore
    May 5, 2020
    75
    Hopefully, our current sorry state as a civilization will have the luxury of getting back to laughing at these trivialities anew. And if not, we’ll always have these old Seinfeld-at-home-on-the-stage movies –on Netflix — to remember how it was back when self-seeking friends turned “picture bullies” were all we had to worry about, back when “dinner and a show” were totally a thing.
  5. Decider
    Reviewed by: Sean L. McCarthy
    Jun 24, 2020
    70
    Watching Jerry Before Seinfeld may feel more comforting in this moment than watching 23 Hours To Kill. But whether you think he’s great or he sucks, well, you’re not far off from the truth, either way.
  6. The Atlantic
    Reviewed by: David Sims
    May 7, 2020
    70
    23 Hours to Kill is his first completely original special since 1998, but it’s not exactly cutting-edge stuff—it has a whole block of jokes about Pop-Tarts and frozen orange juice. Many viewers will find solace in that sameness.
  7. RogerEbert.com
    Reviewed by: Brian Tallerico
    May 5, 2020
    70
    Do I wish Seinfeld took a few more creative risks in “23 Hours to Kill”? Sure, but there’s also something comforting about a familiar style that could easily be cut up an inserted into a reboot of “Seinfeld”.
  8. Paste Magazine
    Reviewed by: Garrett Martin
    May 29, 2020
    50
    If you dug his brand of observational stand-up in the past, you might still like it today. If you consider yourself a true connoisseur of dad jokes, get ready for a feast. If you’ve always felt like Jerry Seinfeld was a parody of himself, and of an entire strand of stand-up that peaked during the Reagan years, then this might be a tough hour to get through.

Awards & Rankings

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#75 Best TV Season of 2020
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#72 Most Discussed TV Season of 2020

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User Score
6.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 19 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 19
  3. Negative: 3 out of 19
  1. booond
    May 8, 2020
    5
    He's older, crankier, and not as funny. The first third was a "get off my lawn you kids" version of his original shtick. Then he went into hisHe's older, crankier, and not as funny. The first third was a "get off my lawn you kids" version of his original shtick. Then he went into his explanation of the sexes, which wasn't original thinking nor funny, some of it was actually cringe worthy especially if you were a woman. The last ten minutes was more AARP Seinfeld.

    If you've watched most of his "Comedians in Cars" you've marveled at his wit but, at the same time, realized that he's an ass. Instead of fifteen minute bits you get an hour here. Getting old is tough and that's what has happened to Jerry.    … Full Review »
  2. primetimerob
    May 6, 2020
    1
    If this was anyone but Jerry Seinfeld, it would be 4/10 tops. People are praising it for being clean, but I'd also call it dull. I can'tIf this was anyone but Jerry Seinfeld, it would be 4/10 tops. People are praising it for being clean, but I'd also call it dull. I can't imagine this would hold anyone's interest in an open mic.… Full Review »
  3. Antiquecardboar
    May 6, 2020
    10
    Good clean comedy. So rare nowadays. We need more of this stuff. I always have mad respect for any comedian who actually puts the work in toGood clean comedy. So rare nowadays. We need more of this stuff. I always have mad respect for any comedian who actually puts the work in to be funny without going for "cliched" shock value crassness. This is funny stand up. This is Jerry Seinfeld. He is a talented man.… Full Review »
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