The Boondocks

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Season 1
Season #: 4, 4, 3, 2, 1
Metascore
72

Generally favorable reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 21
  3. Negative: 2 out of 21

Critic Reviews

  1. Orlando Sentinel
    Reviewed by: Hal Boedeker
    60
    Deliberate pacing muffles the comedy's energy. Stylish animation clashes with coarse language and situations. Would arty photography help a Mel Brooks movie? Not one with a wobbly script.
  2. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
    Reviewed by: Rob Owen
    60
    Occasionally funny.
  3. L.A. Weekly
    Reviewed by: Robert Abele
    50
    The timing of a TV show is a different animal from the punchy joys of an in-and-out three-panel strip, and there’s a clunkiness to the pacing of this new Boondocks incarnation.
  5. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Gillian Flynn
    50
    Despite its wish to be incendiary, Boondocks seems hesitant. [11 Nov 2005, p.60]
  6. Chicago Tribune
    Reviewed by: Maureen Ryan
    40
    Given the first episode's promise, it's too bad the second outing of "The Boondocks" is a complete waste of time.

Awards & Rankings

11
#11 Best TV Season of 2005
8
#8 Most Discussed TV Season of 2005
15
#15 Most Shared TV Season of 2005

User Reviews

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User Score
8.8

Universal acclaim- based on 278 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 248 out of 278
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 278
  3. Negative: 23 out of 278
  1. EPIXMAN15
    Dec 25, 2011
    10
    Hilarious show, very amusing with its wit and racial stereotypes which they manage to turn into pure laughter, great jokes, and just comedyHilarious show, very amusing with its wit and racial stereotypes which they manage to turn into pure laughter, great jokes, and just comedy at some of its finest.… Full Review »
  2. Spielberg00
    Oct 4, 2011
    9
    THE BOONDOCKS is the gem of absurdly hysterical (but, nevertheless, controversially racist) humor. Based on Aaron McGruder's comic strip thatTHE BOONDOCKS is the gem of absurdly hysterical (but, nevertheless, controversially racist) humor. Based on Aaron McGruder's comic strip that was first published six years before this show was first aired, it has humor that can't get more funny. (The only bad thing about it is you feel so cruel for being sucked into laughing...)… Full Review »
  3. Chrislake94
    Aug 21, 2011
    10
    The Boondocks does an amazing Job when it reflects on Black American Culture. People either have no clue that this Show is satirical or haveThe Boondocks does an amazing Job when it reflects on Black American Culture. People either have no clue that this Show is satirical or have no understanding of the word whatsoever. People complain about the heavy use of the word **** but fail to realize that some black people repeatedly use the word **** It tackles many issues and many stereotypes in society today. The Boondocks did not create stereotypes; stereotypes have been through Black Culture for many years. Aaron McGruder is merely putting those stereotypes onto his Comic strip, now onto to his TV Show.… Full Review »
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