• Network: HBO
  • Series Premiere Date: Oct 25, 2018
Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 12
  2. Negative: 0 out of 12
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  1. Reviewed by: Brian Lowry
    Nov 9, 2018
    60
    Too uneven in tone to recommend a committed viewing relationship.
  2. Reviewed by: Troy Patterson
    Nov 9, 2018
    50
    Three episodes into this seven-part season, it remains unclear what all this horrible awkwardness and explosions of bowels add up to--how much art can be found in the squicky craft of an evil clown.
User Score
6.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 21 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 21
  2. Negative: 5 out of 21
  1. Nov 14, 2018
    10
    Julia Davis on HBO? Yes!
    I have a feeling this show will be misunderstood by a US audience. For the rest of us, hooray, more classic Julia
    Julia Davis on HBO? Yes!
    I have a feeling this show will be misunderstood by a US audience. For the rest of us, hooray, more classic Julia Davis on the small screen. This show is right up there with her past gross-out style but after watching the first three episodes it's promising to be her best yet.
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  2. Nov 13, 2018
    10
    The Pilot has me ROLLING. The two female leads are revelations, and the jilted male fiancee is so gnarly, so gross, and he nails theThe Pilot has me ROLLING. The two female leads are revelations, and the jilted male fiancee is so gnarly, so gross, and he nails the performance perfectly. This is a must-watch series so far, in my opinion. Full Review »
  3. Dec 4, 2018
    10
    If you like comedy that makes you uncomfortable and wonder 'should I laugh here?' and laugh, then Julia Davis is for you. Some elements willIf you like comedy that makes you uncomfortable and wonder 'should I laugh here?' and laugh, then Julia Davis is for you. Some elements will make you cringe and look away from the screen, but you are compelled to keep watching to see if that was just a 'oneoff'.

    All her work is based on the mayhem a sociopath can reap on the weak and those in need of some sort of recognition.

    Brilliant observation of human nature.
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