Perfect Harmony

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Season 1
  • Network: NBC
  • Series Premiere Date: Sep 26, 2019
User Score
6.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 11 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 11
  3. Negative: 2 out of 11
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  1. Captiosus
    Oct 19, 2019
    5
    The stereotype humor of Perfect Harmony -- rich elitist Yankee professor looking down on "uneducated" southern Appalachian blue collar workers -- was funny for about two episodes. Then it turned grating as it became apparent that's the only humor the writers have to offer AND it's the foundation for every other element of the show.

    I gave the show four but I'm checking out. It's a one    The stereotype humor of Perfect Harmony -- rich elitist Yankee professor looking down on "uneducated" southern Appalachian blue collar workers -- was funny for about two episodes. Then it turned grating as it became apparent that's the only humor the writers have to offer AND it's the foundation for every other element of the show.

    I gave the show four but I'm checking out. It's a one trick pony that has nothing of lasting value to offer. It's little more than typical Hollywood-bubble writers continuing to denigrate rural/southern people through extreme and outlandish stereotypes just to get a few laughs.

    But at least they cast the right person to play the elitist, holier-than-thou Yankee professor type. Bradley Whitford is practically typecast in the role (follow him on Twitter and see for yourself).    … Expand
  2. petguy20
    Oct 1, 2019
    10
    okay so i wasnt exactly sure of this show as it looked like a mockery to my savior imagine my shock when i laughed out loud several times and smiled and sang the songs with them such a good suprise very very uplifting and good
  3. Ededed
    Apr 26, 2020
    6
    Seems like a worthwhile attempt at something at least a little bit out of the sitcom mould. Like having some music thrown in. A small town version of Glee?

    Basically the Grinch meets Andy of Mayberry (except Andy is the waitress in this plot). Supporting characters are shallow, stereotypical and in need of serious development to make this show last past season one. Same for the scripts.    Seems like a worthwhile attempt at something at least a little bit out of the sitcom mould. Like having some music thrown in. A small town version of Glee?

    Basically the Grinch meets Andy of Mayberry (except Andy is the waitress in this plot). Supporting characters are shallow, stereotypical and in need of serious development to make this show last past season one. Same for the scripts. Not the worst, but nowhere close to the quality of classic timeless sitcoms.

    Will be a surprise if this gets renewed.    … Expand

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Metascore
53

Mixed or average reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 9
  3. Negative: 2 out of 9
  1. Reason.com
    Reviewed by: Glenn Garvin
    Sep 29, 2019
    30
    There are lots of jokes about the sexual and intellectual traits of white trash, apparently the only remaining socio-economic minority without PC protection, but out of respect for the billions of pixels leaping to their fiery deaths to bring you this review, we will say no more.
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  2. The A.V. Club
    Reviewed by: Saloni Gajjar
    Sep 26, 2019
    67
    There isn’t as much cohesion in the broader group. Arthur’s reasons for sticking around the town, not to mention the town’s unquestioning acceptance of him, remain unclear by the end of the pilot. If Perfect Harmony really wants to follow in the footsteps of The Good Place or even Will & Grace, it needs to find the beat—and quickly.
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  3. RogerEbert.com
    Reviewed by: Brian Tallerico
    Sep 26, 2019
    50
    A show with an engaging ensemble but a bit too many clichés and flat jokes in the premiere.
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