Partners (2014)

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Season 1
  • Network: FX
  • Series Premiere Date: Aug 4, 2014
User Score
4.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 20 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 20
  3. Negative: 9 out of 20
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  1. bhachu74
    Aug 6, 2014
    4
    I would have liked Kelsey Grammar as the smarmy lawyer or Martin Lawrence as an activist lawyer, but this show tries to mashup the two and it doesn't work. It is like peanut butter on pizza, each individually is fine but together they leave a bad taste. The timing is off between Lawrence and Grammer so jokes don't work. The premise of the show is thin and seems forced. Both are strongI would have liked Kelsey Grammar as the smarmy lawyer or Martin Lawrence as an activist lawyer, but this show tries to mashup the two and it doesn't work. It is like peanut butter on pizza, each individually is fine but together they leave a bad taste. The timing is off between Lawrence and Grammer so jokes don't work. The premise of the show is thin and seems forced. Both are strong leads so I am willing to see if the show improves.… Expand
  2. BillJustBill
    Aug 12, 2014
    0
    So they got it filmed and realized how unfunny it was, so they hired a guy with a machine and added a laugh track.
    Producer 1: "It doesn't work."
    Producer 2: "I know, but we had to do something."
    Producer 1: "How much do we have in it?"
    Producer 2: "Plenty, and there are contractual obligations."
    Producer 1: "Ah, what the hell. Go with it, laugh track and all."
    Producer 2: "I concur."
  3. NotchFilter
    Aug 6, 2014
    3
    I watched the first two shows, and that's most likely the only ones I'll watch. I've removed the show from the DVR's to do list.

    Mr. Grammer and Mr. Lawrence seem to be reading dialogs instead of acting. I know both are capable of far better. So the question lingers --- what's the problem here? Are the main actors not engaged? Or is there nothing in the dialog to engage with?    I watched the first two shows, and that's most likely the only ones I'll watch. I've removed the show from the DVR's to do list.

    Mr. Grammer and Mr. Lawrence seem to be reading dialogs instead of acting. I know both are capable of far better. So the question lingers --- what's the problem here?

    Are the main actors not engaged? Or is there nothing in the dialog to engage with?

    The writing seems to be good to the occasional very good. The supporting actors are actresses are good to very good.

    So the question continues to linger --- what's the problem here?

    Maybe the interaction among the characters is just not there, or not right.

    I wish I knew. Something is missing, and I cannot put my finger on it.

    I was so looking forward to this show, and I was so disappointed.....    … Expand
  4. Rasheta1
    Aug 23, 2014
    10
    I love love love Partners.Although I have to b honest the first episode almost put me to sleep, but after the second show it finally picked up.I loved seeing Kelsey Grammer twirk and Martin Lawrence is hilarious as usual. That show brings back true comedy to tv , so now I cant get enough of it. I've been watching reruns like crazy.I cant wait for episode 7 Partners is my new favorite comedy.
  5. TheQuietGamer
    Aug 6, 2014
    6
    But despite the fact that so far it could be both funnier and just all round better, the premiere was much more watchable than I was expecting. The banter between Lawrence and Grammer, while not particularly funny, is strangely entertaining. With the recent sitcoms to come from FX having been painful to watch, "Partners" looks like one that could actually catch on. While it's far fromBut despite the fact that so far it could be both funnier and just all round better, the premiere was much more watchable than I was expecting. The banter between Lawrence and Grammer, while not particularly funny, is strangely entertaining. With the recent sitcoms to come from FX having been painful to watch, "Partners" looks like one that could actually catch on. While it's far from hilarious the strong leads in Lawrence and Grammer make for a show that looks like it has potential. Whether or not it will reach that potential has yet to be seen, but if they tighten up the humor then I firmly believe that this can be one strong sitcom that will have a faithful following.… Expand

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Metascore
44

Mixed or average reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 15
  3. Negative: 4 out of 15
  1. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Lori Rackl
    Aug 19, 2014
    25
    Some of the jokes are criminally bad, the supporting characters are tired tropes, and Lawrence seems to be dialing it in.
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  2. The Lincoln Journal Star
    Reviewed by: Jeff Korbelik
    Aug 4, 2014
    100
    The joy here is watching Grammer and Lawrence trade barbs (and there are a bunch of them).
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  3. Boston Herald
    Reviewed by: Mark A. Perigard
    Aug 4, 2014
    50
    Grammer throws himself into the material, but Lawrence seems deflated. Perhaps he recognizes these scripts seem like somebody’s first drafts. Partners doesn’t make much of a case.
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