The Greatest Show Never Made
Prime Video | Release Date: October 11, 2023
CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
77
METASCORE
Generally favorable reviews based on 4 Critic Reviews
Positive:
3
Mixed:
1
Negative:
0

Critic Reviews

Critic scorePublicationBy date
80
DeciderJoel KellerOct 16, 2023
Season 1 Review: The Greatest Show Never Made is a fun docuseries about a scam that could only have seemed to happen in 2002, at the start of the reality TV frenzy. Read full review
80
The GuardianLucy ManganOct 11, 2023
Season 1 Review: The whole documentary is suffused with several rare things; gentleness, consideration and maybe even forgiveness. It is, altogether, rather wonderful. Read full review
80
iEmily BakerOct 11, 2023
Season 1 Review: The Greatest Show Never Made isn’t interested in being just another scammer doc. Rather, it’s a study of human foibles and how our need to be seen as special and important can be our downfall. Riveting, at times unbelievable and ultimately hopeful, it’s one of the most bizarre yet optimistic documentaries I’ve ever seen. Read full review
60
The TelegraphPoppie PlattOct 11, 2023
Season 1 Review: Where the series falls flat is in its decision to intersperse the (interesting) archive and interviews with incoherent dramatic reconstruction, set against grating retro lighting and a horror-movie soundtrack. A story this juicy doesn't need the frills. Read full review
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