The Flight Attendant

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Season 1
  • Network: HBO Max
  • Series Premiere Date: Nov 26, 2020
Season #: 2, 1
Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 24
  3. Negative: 0 out of 24
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Critic Reviews

  1. Wall Street Journal
    Reviewed by: Dorothy Rabinowitz
    Nov 25, 2020
    60
    There is, even so, a sprightliness to this lurid tale, though a kind that goes dead, much like a stalled engine. ... The show’s tone is at its best in the real-world snappy exchanges between Cassie and her loyal if confused band of fellow flight attendants who notice her air of disconnectedness—and liveliest in her talks with her lawyer friend.

Awards & Rankings

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#46 Best TV Season of 2020
69
#69 Most Discussed TV Season of 2020
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#90 Most Shared TV Season of 2020

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User Score
6.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 42 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 42
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 42
  3. Negative: 7 out of 42
  1. OlivierPiel
    Nov 28, 2020
    2
    This Flight Attendant is as shallow, badly written(and acted - Cuoco is playing herself) and deprived of imagination as those cheap summerThis Flight Attendant is as shallow, badly written(and acted - Cuoco is playing herself) and deprived of imagination as those cheap summer paperbacks that used to wait for the bored, tourist at the airport. Just average Netflix, Hulu, Disney +, HBO Max algo-based fare.… Full Review »
  2. Sandyphilly23
    Jan 7, 2023
    6
    Kaley Cuoco holds this series together with a fantastically messy and charming performance - but after a strong start you can feel the wheelsKaley Cuoco holds this series together with a fantastically messy and charming performance - but after a strong start you can feel the wheels coming off the refreshment trolley. The shallowness of the plot starts to hamper the show’s momentum and despite a good amount of fun characters chewing the scenery I found my attention drifting by the midway point.… Full Review »
  3. geewah
    Jun 2, 2022
    7
    While it doesn't break any new ground, this is an entertaining show that is anchored by Kaley Cuoco's performance in the lead role. TheWhile it doesn't break any new ground, this is an entertaining show that is anchored by Kaley Cuoco's performance in the lead role. The flashback scenes do start to get annoying and well overdone by the end.… Full Review »
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