Real Rob

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Season 1
  • Network: Netflix
  • Series Premiere Date: Dec 1, 2015
Season #: 2, 1
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
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  1. TheQuietGamer
    Dec 18, 2015
    5
    It's an awkward hodgepodge of borrowed ideas. Rob Schneider can't decide if he wants a "Louie"-esque show or just another sitcom. As a result "Real Rob" feels very unsure about what it wants to be. It gains more focus and a tighter grip on exactly what kind of comedy show it wants to be as it progresses, but by then it's too late. It's lack of identity has already gotten in the way of theIt's an awkward hodgepodge of borrowed ideas. Rob Schneider can't decide if he wants a "Louie"-esque show or just another sitcom. As a result "Real Rob" feels very unsure about what it wants to be. It gains more focus and a tighter grip on exactly what kind of comedy show it wants to be as it progresses, but by then it's too late. It's lack of identity has already gotten in the way of the humor.

    With Schneider including bits of his stand up randomly dispensed throughout, as well as he and his actual family playing fictional versions of themselves, the Louie influence is very noticeable. However the show begins to use those elements less and less as it progresses in favor of becoming a more traditional comedy series. Almost sitcom like to be honest.

    That's all for the better in my opinion. Schneider proves early on he just doesn't have the charm for that kind of humor. As the humor gets more over-the-top the show gets more entertaining and most importantly funnier. It's just a shame it only really starts to find itself right as it's first season ends.

    As far as it's actual entertainment value goes, there's a mindlessly watchable appeal to it. It even has some amusing moments. Schneider does still have a certain likability to him that kept me watching his misadventures even if they weren't the highest quality entertainment out there. For all of his efforts Schneider just can't raise these eight episodes to anything above mediocre.

    The problem is that Schneider toys with too much here. It's part sitcom, part Louie, and part mockumentary. With all of these different concepts being thrown into the mix most of the humor was lost in the process. The result is a show that can be occasionally amusing, but mostly just dull.

    It's a confusing mess, but you being to see things start to come together in the last couple of episodes. Which makes me think that perhaps given a second season Schneider could turn things around. There are moments of brightness that peak through that show that there is some life in this project. That being said I doubt it will happen because this first season isn't really worth watching. Because of that who will really be willing to give it a second chance? There's just not enough funny material here to keep it from being a largely boring show.    … Expand
  2. All4myanns
    Nov 13, 2017
    6
    This show is tolerable, and that's it. If there's nothing else to watch, this is what you put on. Episode after episode Rob shows an over exaggerated version of his life. Everything is over the top. He sets himself on this high horse of being more famous then he really is. Treating people like crap, and no one is dependable, including Rob. Overly jealous, almost nonexistent father and onlyThis show is tolerable, and that's it. If there's nothing else to watch, this is what you put on. Episode after episode Rob shows an over exaggerated version of his life. Everything is over the top. He sets himself on this high horse of being more famous then he really is. Treating people like crap, and no one is dependable, including Rob. Overly jealous, almost nonexistent father and only do anything if he gets something out of it.… Expand

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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
  1. 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.
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  2. 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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  3. 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.
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