The Good Cop

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Season 1
  • Network: Netflix
  • Series Premiere Date: Sep 21, 2018
Metascore
53

Mixed or average reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
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Critic Reviews

  1. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Kristen Baldwin
    Sep 17, 2018
    83
    Good Cop blends the cheerful silliness of Brooklyn Nine-Nine with the tidy storytelling of Breckman’s other crime comedy, Monk, and it elevates the familiar police-show formula with a strong ensemble cast.
  2. TV Guide
    Reviewed by: Malcolm Venable
    Sep 17, 2018
    80
    The Good Cop is a cop procedural that follows its own sort of formula, one that injects some warmth, some innocence and breezy, goofy delight into this typically testosterone-filled space. Where's the crime in that?
  3. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Lorraine Ali
    Sep 20, 2018
    70
    The Good Cop is a solid, traditional detective sitcom for viewers seeking the solace of a simpler time, before cable and disruptive streaming services altered the landscape with weird shows like “Stranger Things.” And ironically, it’s brought to you by Netflix.

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User Score
6.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 16 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 16
  3. Negative: 2 out of 16
  1. RVE
    Oct 9, 2018
    10
    Simply a very feel good tv show , old fashion but innovative in the same time
  2. Docdra
    Sep 25, 2018
    4
    This show is like a less funny version of Monk, but even worse is the main character's almost misogynistic way of answering questions for hisThis show is like a less funny version of Monk, but even worse is the main character's almost misogynistic way of answering questions for his female counterpart - seriously, in the second and third episodes it is so over the top that it isn't even funny yet they'll probably milk this for the entire run of the season.

    Some will call it quirky, some will say it is a less cerebral/serious cop show. The issue isn't so much with the crime storylines however. Somewhat lame humor, some downright mediocre acting, and less than good personal storylines for the characters is what keeps this from being all that good.

    Tony Danza's character comes across as almost a caricature, Groban's character just seems unbelievably naive, Barbaro is just there to be eye candy and a foil, while Isiah Whitlock's character is probably the most likable playing a cop beyond caring with his retirement coming up.

    We'll see if it matures any and if it gets a second season...    … Full Review »
  3. noonesfo
    Oct 29, 2018
    10
    This show is well acted and has some great writers. I keep repeating some of the funniest lines to my hubby. Danza and Groban are a greatThis show is well acted and has some great writers. I keep repeating some of the funniest lines to my hubby. Danza and Groban are a great duo, and it is laugh out loud funny at times. Hope it lasts!… Full Review »
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