John Mulaney: Baby J
  • Network: Netflix
  • Series Premiere Date: Apr 25, 2023
Metascore
74

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

Critic Reviews

  1. New York Magazine (Vulture)
    Reviewed by: Kathryn VanArendonk
    Apr 25, 2023
    50
    At moments, or from a slight remove, Baby J appears to be an excoriating act of self-disclosure full of details and scenes of abject emotional lows that invite descriptions like brutal and honest. Up close, though, it looks like a comedy special that cannot help but rebuild every single wall it wants to break down.

Awards & Rankings

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#78 Best TV Season of 2023
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#92 Most Discussed TV Season of 2023

User Reviews

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User Score
7.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 10 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 10
  3. Negative: 1 out of 10
  1. UncleWillard
    May 1, 2023
    6
    The weakest of his specials for me, but still a lot of fun. I think the drug addiction stuff ran a bit long. Where was the stuff about hisThe weakest of his specials for me, but still a lot of fun. I think the drug addiction stuff ran a bit long. Where was the stuff about his divorce and baby with Olivia Munn? Glad he's doing better, though, and can laugh about it.… Full Review »
  2. brockcheese
    Apr 30, 2023
    7
    John Mulaney returns to standup this time with a very different tone and demeanor although he still has the charm.
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