• Network: NBC
  • Series Premiere Date: May 31, 2016
Metascore
48

Mixed or average reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 10
  2. Negative: 3 out of 10

Critic Reviews

  1. Reviewed by: Mark A. Perigard
    Jun 1, 2016
    70
    Not every skit landed, but more did than any on any 90-minute “Saturday Night Live.” I’m still not sure if Maya and Marty have comedic chemistry--maybe these crazy kids just need to get to know each other better--but I’m definitely going to be tuning in this summer to find out.
  2. Reviewed by: Robert Lloyd
    Jun 1, 2016
    70
    There were some dull and awkward spots during the premiere, which is the eternal price of variety, but I laughed through much of it, and through some of it I laughed a lot. Really a lot.
User Score
5.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 18 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 18
  2. Negative: 6 out of 18
  1. Jul 8, 2016
    9
    I completely disagree with some of the reviews on this show. First of all, I don't see it as a Variety show. This is a sketch comedy showI completely disagree with some of the reviews on this show. First of all, I don't see it as a Variety show. This is a sketch comedy show similar to SNL which is obvious as its produced by Lorne Michaels. That however is where the similarities end though, as this show is genuinely funny and smartly written. This is the show that the extremely (overly) politicized SNL as of late, should be. To be fair, it seems like an odd pairing hit there is a nice chemistry between Maya and Marty and it especially shines through at the end of the show which always closes with a song between the two. Give it an honest shot, you might be pleasantly surprised. Full Review »
  2. Jun 5, 2016
    1
    Two very talented hosts are squandered in this worst of SNL tribute variety show. Not quite "The Best Time Ever" bad and not quite the worstTwo very talented hosts are squandered in this worst of SNL tribute variety show. Not quite "The Best Time Ever" bad and not quite the worst variety show ever but holy crap this is bad. Not sure why NBC continues to show faith in variety shows since no one under 50 has any interest but the grandma and grandpa crowd might be entertained. Maya and Marty and the cancelled Best Time Ever can make one really, really appreciate The Carol Burnett Show Full Review »
  3. Jun 2, 2016
    5
    The word I'm looking for is... bland... dry, drab and perhaps even dreary. Which is terribly disappointing because for me, Maya Rudolph onThe word I'm looking for is... bland... dry, drab and perhaps even dreary. Which is terribly disappointing because for me, Maya Rudolph on Saturday Night Live was the comedic goddess!

    If you want to know the truth, she and Marty don't have a lick of chemistry.
    Full Review »