The Great

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Season 1
  • Network: HULU
  • Series Premiere Date: May 15, 2020
Season #: 3, 2, 1
Metascore
74

Generally favorable reviews - based on 33 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 33
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 33
  3. Negative: 1 out of 33
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  1. Decider
    Reviewed by: Joel Keller
    Jun 24, 2020
    30
    The Great tries to be irreverent and funny but fails on both accounts. In fact, some of what passes for jokes on this show is downright painful to watch because it’s so dark and mean-spirited.

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#71 Best TV Season of 2020
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#90 Most Discussed TV Season of 2020

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User Score
7.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 46 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 37 out of 46
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 46
  3. Negative: 8 out of 46
  1. OlivierPiel
    May 20, 2020
    0
    Critics compare it to "The Favourite" by Lanthimos because of the -seemingly- similar irreverence to the apparent classicism of 18th periodCritics compare it to "The Favourite" by Lanthimos because of the -seemingly- similar irreverence to the apparent classicism of 18th period pieces (Barry Lyndon and all). They fail to understand that Lanthimos was actually ultra-realistic in a way, reminding us that the 18th century was an age of "libertinage", extreme sexuality, "effeminate" decadence, rococo, where women such as Pompadour ruled over style, as well as an explosion of ideas amongst this degenerate nobility...while at the same time drawing parallels with our current times, where a degenerate elite is falling to narcissism, nihilism, relativism and laziness. This is why it was so compelling!

    This show is doing the opposite! It's forcing modern tropes on the past. And is therefore as laughable as it is incongruous and useless.    … Full Review »
  2. klbdemelo
    May 18, 2020
    9
    Huzzah! This tv show is surprisingly very good, definitely not expected. A must watch!
  3. kirkender
    May 28, 2020
    8
    The Great is GREAT. All the performances are absolutely stellar. The story arc is super satisfying. It's funny and dramatic and full ofThe Great is GREAT. All the performances are absolutely stellar. The story arc is super satisfying. It's funny and dramatic and full of delicious sets and costumes to gawk at. The strict historical accuracy is pretty bad, but it does claim to only be true some of the time. It doesn't matter how *true* it is, it's quite good and should be watched.… Full Review »
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