Roadies

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Season 1
  • Network: SHOWTIME
  • Series Premiere Date: Jun 26, 2016
Metascore
47

Mixed or average reviews - based on 30 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 19 out of 30
  3. Negative: 6 out of 30
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Critic Reviews

  1. Reason.com
    Reviewed by: Glenn Garvin
    Jun 25, 2016
    90
    Whether you grew up with the Beach Boys, Bruce Springsteen or the Foo Fighters, Roadies and its lovably immature collection of flakes will summon the pure giddy fun of rock and roll. As they used to say on another great rockin' TV show, I'd give it an 85—it's got a good beat and you can dance to it.
  2. RogerEbert.com
    Reviewed by: Brian Tallerico
    Jun 22, 2016
    70
    The good news is that it’s very watchable, consistently enjoyable and even shows sparks of that Crowe wit and emotional honesty that drove films like “Say Anything” and “Almost Famous.” The bad news is that it feels a little thin in places, almost like a Crowe’s Greatest Hits.
  3. Uncle Barky
    Reviewed by: Ed Bark
    Jun 23, 2016
    67
    It starts to get better in Episode 2, courtesy of a killer raw rehearsal by the real-life band Reignwolf, which has been hastily signed to be the opening act in Memphis. The power of their music has some of the roadies believably transfixed. And for this short burst at least, the occasional magic of their profession is self-evident without any clunky pronouncements from Wilson’s Hanson.
  5. Hitfix
    Reviewed by: Alan Sepinwall
    Jun 22, 2016
    67
    There are occasional moments where Roadies conjures memories of Crowe at his most vibrant, and others where it's genial and pleasant enough (and far more coherent than Aloha) that I'm willing to watch in the hopes that Crowe and Holzman can recapture his '90s magic, or hers, or some amazing combination of both.
  6. San Jose Mercury News/Contra Costa Times
    Reviewed by: Chuck Barney
    Jun 22, 2016
    63
    More occasional eye-rolling ensues over the oh-so-earnest portrayal of Kelly Ann (Imogen Poots), a roadie who has become disillusioned with the state of the music biz. "I have to be a fan of something, or I'm nothing," she moans. On the plus side, Crowe's series does contain a beating heart, and it clearly is brimming with his undying passion for music.

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#79 Most Discussed TV Season of 2016

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User Score
7.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 61 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 43 out of 61
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 61
  3. Negative: 8 out of 61
  1. lcmcmillin
    Aug 28, 2016
    10
    I just finished watching the season finale of "Roadies" and was as thoroughly entertained as I have been by every episode. This show hasI just finished watching the season finale of "Roadies" and was as thoroughly entertained as I have been by every episode. This show has easily been my favorite of the summer season and the show most looked forward to each week. It is therefore with a certain wistfulness that I find that the show has NOT YET been picked up for a second season.

    The show makes the viewer think. Forces one to evaluate how they fit into their world by showing others wrestling with their own journeys.

    I believe that the show did not have anywhere near enough marketing. Yes there were previews before the season began, but I don't recall seeing much in the way of ongoing marketing. Word of mouth only goes so far.

    I am an 54 year old white male from California. I mention this just in case the demographic information is at all important.

    This is also the very first time I have every signed up and reviewed a show. My hope is that this small action may in some way sway the decision makers to make the correct choice and keep "Roadies" alive.

    Best to all.
    Lance    … Full Review »
  2. mojobeat
    Aug 24, 2016
    9
    Don't get discouraged by some below average reviews. Roadies is definitely worth checking out and is easily my favorite new television seriesDon't get discouraged by some below average reviews. Roadies is definitely worth checking out and is easily my favorite new television series of 2016. Although initially it seems a bit light and funny, there is definitely more than meets the eye. The cast is absolutely outstanding, and with time, all the quirky characters will begin to grow on you. Unlike HBO's Vinyl which was all hype and too expensive, or ABC's Nashville which just wasn't too honest in the latter seasons, Roadies seems true to itself from the very beginning and doesn’t try to do too much. It is entertaining and fun, yet honest, creative and captivating, presenting some definite truths about how the music industry works. Anyone who has ever hanged out with musicians, roadies, DJs, music promoters, will know what I’m talking about. There is this mysterious magic in the air when you are in presence of musicians that you just can’t explain. I always thought that it would be impossible to convey this in reasonable way in a film or a television show. Luckily we have Cameron Crowe, who has managed to capture this strange cool aura of being a musician, and just as importantly, what it’s like to be someone hanging out with them day in and day out by being a roadie. This show is also perfect to watch as a prerequisite to Crowe’s excellent film, Almost Famous, or vice versa, to watch it afterwards. Then there is this wonderful, eclectic soundtrack in the show that could only come from someone like Cameron Crowe. We have everything here from classics like Lynyrd Skynyrd, Fleetwood Mac, to true alternative stuff like The Replacements, Robyn Hitchcock, Cocteau Twins, to things like Eddie Vedder, Kurt Vile, Black Lips or Courtney Barnett. As a final note, I sincerely hope Showtime orders at least a couple more seasons of Roadies, as I see a potential for a lot of interesting stories to tell. My only worry is that Roadies has only ten episodes per season. It should be more than that!… Full Review »
  3. Markolodeon
    Aug 23, 2016
    10
    As many others have mentioned if you loved Almost Famous you'll feel the same about Roadies. This show has tremendous heart and we lookAs many others have mentioned if you loved Almost Famous you'll feel the same about Roadies. This show has tremendous heart and we look forward to every new episode. Here's hoping Showtime will give Roadies a second season and ignore the bummer critic reviews.… Full Review »
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