The Comedians

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Season 1
  • Network: FX
  • Series Premiere Date: Apr 9, 2015
Metascore
57

Mixed or average reviews - based on 30 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 30
  3. Negative: 4 out of 30
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Critic Reviews

  1. Time
    Reviewed by: James Poniewozik
    Apr 9, 2015
    30
    The show-within-the-show is bad, intentionally so (I think). The show itself is worse, if only because there’s more of it.
  2. Washington Post
    Reviewed by: Hank Stuever
    Apr 8, 2015
    30
    Whatever was supposed to be funny here very plainly isn’t.
  3. RogerEbert.com
    Reviewed by: Brian Tallerico
    Apr 7, 2015
    30
    Crystal and Gad are deeply unlikable as they bicker and complain about everything. And the supporting characters are woefully underwritten.
  5. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: John DeFore
    Mar 16, 2015
    30
    One wonders how close satire is to truth here, as this unlikely pair slogs through backstage conflict with little apparent help from director and exec-producer Larry Charles.

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User Score
6.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 32 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 32
  3. Negative: 9 out of 32
  1. johnmocon
    Apr 23, 2015
    10
    The duo of Gadd and Crystal play really well together and the show in general gives off a very real Office/Modern Family interview feel. IThe duo of Gadd and Crystal play really well together and the show in general gives off a very real Office/Modern Family interview feel. I think the combination of Gadd and Crystal and the plot will definitely offer some extremely uncomfortable moments which will lead to some really great moments. Hopefully the surrounding cast can offer some good segments as well. Too often are people so quick to judge a show out of the gates instead of letting it really find it's legs.… Full Review »
  2. Ryanlap
    Apr 11, 2015
    7
    The show has flaws but at the end of the day it's funny. The Comedians is not as good as it should be but it's still pretty funny. TheThe show has flaws but at the end of the day it's funny. The Comedians is not as good as it should be but it's still pretty funny. The Comedians stars Billy Crystal and Josh Gad and I got to say they are a great duo and they are the best part of the show. Billy could be nominated for an emmy. Not sure about Gad though. I will say some flaws are The Comedians is a really uncomfortable show. It wants you to feel uncomfortable while you watch it with the awkward pauses and really weird face expressions it's really weird. Overall The Comedians is not as good as it should be but still entertaining and very interesting.… Full Review »
  3. koconnor1
    Jun 27, 2015
    10
    Some of the best comedy I have seen in a long time. All the characters have grown on me throughout the season and the story arc has beenSome of the best comedy I have seen in a long time. All the characters have grown on me throughout the season and the story arc has been phenomenal. With stellar performances from Crystal, Gadd and others I find that I can't wait to see the next episode right after I finish one. PLEASE do season 2, this show is far better than anything on the standard networks and has been my favorite this year.… Full Review »
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