That Damn Michael Che
HBO Max | Release Date: May 6, 2021
CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
66
METASCORE
Generally favorable reviews based on 5 Critic Reviews
Positive:
3
Mixed:
2
Negative:
0

Critic Reviews

Critic scorePublicationBy date
80
DeciderSean L. McCarthyMay 6, 2021
Season 1 Review: What the series lacks in laugh-out-loud moments, it more than makes up for in thought-provoking ones, especially if you’ve found yourself wondering what Che would do if he had more agency and authority in selecting the sketches on SNL. Read full review
80
The Daily BeastKevin FallonMay 6, 2021
Season 1 Review: The comedy and the intimacy of Che’s personal experience creates a show that feels funnier, more resonant, and more current than he could ever hope to be on SNL. Read full review
75
Chicago Sun-TimesRichard RoeperMay 6, 2021
Season 1 Review: Based on the first two episodes, “That Damn Michael Che” is a good show with the potential to be great. Read full review
60
New York Magazine (Vulture)Craig JenkinsJul 7, 2021
Season 1 Review: Che’s truths aren’t always lacerating, and its jokes aren’t always potent. ... Like Saturday Night Live, it’s pretty fun when it’s not second-guessing and overthinking itself into a liberal fog. Read full review
40
Los Angeles TimesLorraine AliMay 11, 2021
Season 1 Review: Thede and her cast take the kind of risks Che chooses not to, even though he enjoys safe harbor at “SNL.” And just as he’s been upstaged on “Weekend Update” by titanic impressions from the likes of Bowen Yang this season, Che is absent from many of his own series’ high points. ... When the center of the show looks like he’d rather be anywhere else, it’s near impossible to stay invested. Humor with impunity is rarely funny. Read full review
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