Solos

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Season 1
Metascore
44

Mixed or average reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 16
  3. Negative: 4 out of 16

Critic Reviews

  1. Polygon
    Reviewed by: Roxana Hadadi
    May 21, 2021
    75
    Solos is strongest when it devotes itself to the idea of devious tech, and when it centers on the actors best suited to the demands of proactive performance. But “Sasha” and “Nera” are a rarity in an anthology that is otherwise mostly familiar, and disappointingly predictable.
  2. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Richard Roeper
    May 21, 2021
    70
    Each story from showrunner David Weil is a stand-alone miniature film, and some are more effective than others.
  3. Newsday
    Reviewed by: Robert Levin
    May 24, 2021
    63
    Aduba's episode stands out among the first four episodes of "Solos," which collectively illustrate how difficult it is to pull off single-character drama on-screen.

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User Score
7.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 5 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 5
  3. Negative: 1 out of 5
  1. CelloAfoxx
    Jul 28, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click full review link to view. Watching this you wonder: is this the new normal? Are actors going to be forced to act in scenes alone? The authenticity is raw and emotionally draining at times, but there are always moments you are left questioning what if? Those kinds of shows are always the best… Full Review »
  2. sanchess
    Jun 3, 2021
    10
    I was concerned about this series as I've seen negative reviews from the critics and also papers, but it came out to be a very refreshing showI was concerned about this series as I've seen negative reviews from the critics and also papers, but it came out to be a very refreshing show for me.

    Comparing it to black mirror, as I've seen already, is dumb as the direction of the show and every episode is meant to take you to someplace completely different.

    The show feels claustrophobic and lonely, but it is intended as any episode is meant to be played with only one actor.

    It also feels theatrical, as the only way of communication is through emotional monologue.

    The cast didn't disappoint and everyones delivery is spot on. Each episodes takes time to unfold and does it in a non expository way, which also is a plus. Each character is interesting, the drama is on a very good level.

    In the times where you feel you only breath wandavision, the boys, or other action series, this is like opening a door and inhaling full lungs of fresh air
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