Little Britain USA

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Season 1
  • Network: HBO
  • Series Premiere Date: Sep 28, 2008
User Score
6.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 38 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 38
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 38
  3. Negative: 9 out of 38
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  1. DavidP.
    Oct 5, 2008
    5
    The firs show was ok. I didn't laugh for quite a lot of the show. The duo should stay in Britain and make fun of us, which is what you are good at.
  2. BrianM.
    Oct 17, 2008
    5
    This show tries hard to be outrageous and offensive with the thought that those traits are the same thing as being funny. Sadly there are fewer laughs than there are moments that make you cringe. I'm not offended by the show, just not amused. It tries too hard.
  3. ChrisM.
    Oct 7, 2008
    4
    Hit and miss so far. Some characters are funny (Mr. Doggy, the old married couple) but most are droll and unfunny (Fat Fighters, the inane receptionist, Bubbles Devere). I have no problem with any of the "gross out" humor, but most of those sketches are one-dimensional and kind of boring. Just because they show some fake wang and breasts doesn't make it funny. Also, if they got rid Hit and miss so far. Some characters are funny (Mr. Doggy, the old married couple) but most are droll and unfunny (Fat Fighters, the inane receptionist, Bubbles Devere). I have no problem with any of the "gross out" humor, but most of those sketches are one-dimensional and kind of boring. Just because they show some fake wang and breasts doesn't make it funny. Also, if they got rid of the laugh track, that would be a move in the right direction.… Expand
  4. cartmenez03
    Oct 27, 2010
    4
    "Little Britain USA" is funny, but not as good as the original UK version. It seems that all the political correctness and censorship needed in the US has done much harm for the brand, and it also seems that if Americans see a good foreign show, they take it and "American-ize" it.
  5. iCronic
    Jul 11, 2014
    5
    Varies really hard, from unfunny af till very funny

Awards & Rankings

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#65 Best TV Season of 2008
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#41 Most Discussed TV Season of 2008
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#47 Most Shared TV Season of 2008

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Metascore
60

Mixed or average reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 17
  3. Negative: 4 out of 17
  1. Chicago Tribune
    Reviewed by: Maureen Ryan
    40
    Though there are exceptions and a few bits work, the skits that weren’t funny in one episode don’t become funny when they are repeated, with minor alterations, in the next.
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  2. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Alynda Wheat
    75
    The material's solid, but it won't convince the newbies.
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  3. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Barry Garron
    70
    It's not that Americans can't master the outlandish sketch comedy exemplified by Little Britain USA. It's just that, from Monty Python to Borat to Eddie Izzard, the British invariably do it so much better.
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