Real Rob

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Season 1
  • Network: Netflix
  • Series Premiere Date: Dec 1, 2015
Season #: 2, 1
Metascore
36

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 5
  3. Negative: 2 out of 5
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Critic Reviews

  1. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Daniel Fienberg
    Nov 30, 2015
    50
    Even if Real Rob falls far short of the genre's peaks, and even its midland prairies, moments here work.
  2. Philadelphia Inquirer
    Reviewed by: Molly Eichel
    Dec 1, 2015
    40
    The show features narrative moments, snippets of his stand-up, and talking-head interview segments that would feel more at home in a mockumentary (think The Office or Parks and Recreation), all coming together into a hodgepodge that makes no sense.
  3. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Mike Hale
    Nov 30, 2015
    40
    Mr. Schneider seems to be trying to combine the Sandler-Schneider style of gross-out humor with the minimalist sensibility of current premium-cable and digital comedy, which might be interesting in theory but here has a numbing effect.... Still, Mr. Schneider has his hangdog charm, and when he’s on screen by himself the show is tolerable.
  5. Washington Post
    Reviewed by: Bethonie Butler
    Dec 21, 2015
    30
    Real Rob has elements of “Louie” and “Curb Your Enthusiasm’s” heightened reality, but the only thing that sets it apart from its predecessors is that it’s not very good. Unfunny scenes are broken up with equally unfunny stand-up.
  6. The A.V. Club
    Reviewed by: Danette Chavez
    Dec 1, 2015
    16
    Ultimately, though, Real Rob’s undoing is in the doing too much. Schneider’s mixing too many elements from too many shows, so he’s unable to update them in any way. And because the cast is so small, Schneider ends up spreading himself too thin.

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User Score
6.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 30 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 30
  3. Negative: 9 out of 30
  1. Knighthawk81
    Dec 1, 2015
    3
    Did the world need an inside look at the life of Rob Schnieder? No, it did not. But that's what we get with "Real Rob," a new half hour seriesDid the world need an inside look at the life of Rob Schnieder? No, it did not. But that's what we get with "Real Rob," a new half hour series from Netflix. I applaud Netflix for trying to produce a bunch of original content in different styles with different people, but this didn't work for me. It was painfully unfunny at times and hard to take Schneider seriously, even though he tries to set himself up as a Louis C.K. or Jerry Seinfeld with this series. It doesn't work.… Full Review »
  2. tyah72
    Jan 17, 2016
    10
    Funniest show I've seen in years. Just finished the last episode in season 1. Can't wait for the release date for season 2. I don'tFunniest show I've seen in years. Just finished the last episode in season 1. Can't wait for the release date for season 2. I don't understand the negative reviews. This show is not for a stuffy, uptight person. But if your down to earth and are just looking for a half hour of light hearted, super funny comedy then you have to watch this show. I promise after 1 episode you'll be hooked!… Full Review »
  3. FaerieT
    Dec 15, 2015
    10
    I loved this show. I am not a huge television person. I won't be comparing it to other sitcoms, I will be judging it on it's own merit. AllI loved this show. I am not a huge television person. I won't be comparing it to other sitcoms, I will be judging it on it's own merit. All these bad reviews, somehow wanting it to mirror another show you liked, and coming away disappointed, therefore missing the coolness that it really is. I laughed, I laughed a lot. I have constant 24/7 pain from a spine injury, and laughter was what I needed to get through my day. This did it. I can't wait for more. Rob and those in his life, are all part of a mosaic that creates the healing salve of laughter. Sounds like you all need a mug full of it.… Full Review »
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