• Network: Netflix
  • Series Premiere Date: Apr 21, 2020
Metascore
86

Universal acclaim - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4

Critic Reviews

  1. Reviewed by: Brianna Wellen
    Apr 21, 2020
    100
    The result is three episodes that are a shining example of the control and creativity that leads to improv so impressive, it feels as though it must have been written, but with enough spontaneity and stifled giggles to remind the audience that they’re witnessing something completely original. But unlike live improv, these are now moments that can be relived again and again.
  2. Reviewed by: Steve Greene
    Apr 21, 2020
    83
    Most comedy specials arrive fully formed. “Middleditch & Schwartz” gives you the joy of working things out together.
  3. Reviewed by: Sean L. McCarthy
    Apr 23, 2020
    80
    If actors believe comedy is hard, then improv comedy is harder. Translating a live improv comedy show to a TV audience? That’s double-diamond difficulty. And Middleditch and Schwartz are among comedy’s moguls.
  4. Reviewed by: Nick Allen
    Apr 22, 2020
    80
    You simply can’t review improv the way you would a scripted production, but the series excels within the form's different rules: it’s funny, it’s sharp, and the energy of the performers is as exciting as their creativity.
User Score
7.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 12 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 12
  3. Negative: 2 out of 12
  1. Apr 29, 2020
    10
    One of the funniest shows I’ve seen in a long time. We need more seasons.