Portlandia

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Season 1
Season #: 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
Metascore
71

Generally favorable reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 10
  3. Negative: 1 out of 10
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Critic Reviews

  1. Variety
    Reviewed by: Brian Lowry
    Jan 20, 2011
    30
    Portlandia, a vanity project from "Saturday Night Live's" Fred Armisen that plays like an awful night at the Groundlings, or worse, a collection of the most uninspired sketches from "SNL's" final half-hour.

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#41 Best TV Season of 2011
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#58 Most Discussed TV Season of 2011
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#12 Most Shared TV Season of 2011

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User Score
7.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 88 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 69 out of 88
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 88
  3. Negative: 9 out of 88
  1. txrangersfan72
    Jan 21, 2011
    2
    I was really looking forward to this series. I love Fred Armisen. However, the first of six episodes ended with a thud and not much promise.I was really looking forward to this series. I love Fred Armisen. However, the first of six episodes ended with a thud and not much promise. I shouldn't watch this much comedic talent in one show and not even crack a smile.… Full Review »
  2. turk_fireball
    Feb 25, 2011
    10
    Absolutely hilarious. If you are a fan of Two and Half Men or most CBS sitcoms, you probably won't care for this show. I have a new respectAbsolutely hilarious. If you are a fan of Two and Half Men or most CBS sitcoms, you probably won't care for this show. I have a new respect for Fred Armisen. One of the best shows since The Upright Citizens Brigade.… Full Review »
  3. BeastieB311
    Jan 5, 2012
    8
    How could you not laugh at this! This is like Tim and Eric but reigned in just a tad and pointed towards everything that is great aboutHow could you not laugh at this! This is like Tim and Eric but reigned in just a tad and pointed towards everything that is great about Portland. I especially love the Women and Women First skits. I could see some of the material could get old but as long as they pump out fresh material I will continue to enjoy this show.… Full Review »
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