Living Biblically

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Season 1
  • Network: CBS
  • Series Premiere Date: Feb 26, 2018
Metascore
47

Mixed or average reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 8
  3. Negative: 1 out of 8

Critic Reviews

  1. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Chris Barton
    Feb 26, 2018
    30
    Even setting aside the show's lack of interest in the complexity of faith, it's greatest sin is simply not being funny enough. The characters are too thin and familiar to generate laughs on their own, and some jokes rely too heavily on references while others just don't make sense.

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User Score
5.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 20 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 20
  3. Negative: 7 out of 20
  1. JamesBradford
    Mar 10, 2018
    0
    "Living Biblically" fails on all levels. It is nothing more than an extremely milquetoast formulaic sitcom. It wants you to think that the"Living Biblically" fails on all levels. It is nothing more than an extremely milquetoast formulaic sitcom. It wants you to think that the concept of a man struggling to consolidate his Christian faith with his everyday life is edgy and insightful, and perhaps in better hands it could be. But here the depth only goes as far as a man trying not to wear mixed fabrics, or destroying his phone because it constitutes a "false idol".

    The cast is absolutely all-star. Everyone here has done exceptional work. I can't imagine how pained they must be doing promotion for this show, talking about how great the experience is and how they believe in the product, because there's no way they could be oblivious to how bad it actually is.

    The characters are straight out of the "our lead is a straight white guy and everyone else exists to support his existence" handbook. There's the supportive wife, the black friend, the butch aggressive lesbian boss, the wacky for no reason other than to be wacky co-worker. They're all as one note as it gets.

    The writing is where things really fail. Aside from the paper thin premises of the first two episodes, the actual jokes are legitimately bad. In episode one we get jokes about how bad the Twilight movies are - so fresh, so timely! This is the caliber of material throughout the series.

    This sitcom is destined to fade away, and fast, with viewership incredibly low and reviews in the toilet. It's a must skip.    … Full Review »
  2. bluepeaceok
    May 14, 2018
    9
    luv this show a fun look into how we can see the world from a good place. it makes me happy inside
  3. Linkinnshadow
    Aug 1, 2018
    8
    Didn't expect much from the series after reading some reviews, but it really impressed me how it made me feel, It felt good watching theDidn't expect much from the series after reading some reviews, but it really impressed me how it made me feel, It felt good watching the season. It's not full terrifically fun but it gives really nice enjoyable moment and laughs.… Full Review »
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