PEN15

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Season 1
  • Network: HULU
  • Series Premiere Date: Feb 8, 2019
Season #: 2.5, 2, 1
Metascore
82

Universal acclaim - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 19
  3. Negative: 0 out of 19
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Critic Reviews

  1. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Tim Goodman
    Feb 5, 2019
    60
    In its best moments, PEN15 is like a juvenile version of Broad City--creatively bold, out there and simple in its directness as it follows two best friends testing the bounds of friendship. ... But the downside is the repetitive sketch feel of the whole thing, which can wear thin over 30 minutes.

Awards & Rankings

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#35 Best TV Season of 2019
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#48 Most Discussed TV Season of 2019
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#57 Most Shared TV Season of 2019

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User Score
6.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 60 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 42 out of 60
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 60
  3. Negative: 15 out of 60
  1. j1train
    Feb 13, 2019
    10
    Hilarious and confident cringe comedy. Maya Erskine and Anna Konkle are incredibly convincing as 13-year-olds. Best new comedy of 2019.
  2. LegendaryLass
    Feb 10, 2019
    10
    An astonishing feat of nostalgia and modern comedy, PEN15 nails the realism and style of Eighth Grade while providing belly-bursting laughs.An astonishing feat of nostalgia and modern comedy, PEN15 nails the realism and style of Eighth Grade while providing belly-bursting laughs. You forget you're looking at 30 year-olds playing 13 year-olds almost immediately, and Erskine brings the effortless charm and skill she showed in Hulu's Casual to every scene.… Full Review »
  3. shoulderoforion
    Feb 9, 2019
    0
    literally only made it through the first 3 minutes of the first episode. like nails on a chalkboard.
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