The Guest Book

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Season 1
  • Network: TBS
  • Series Premiere Date: Aug 3, 2017
Season #: 2, 1
Metascore
55

Mixed or average reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 9
  3. Negative: 1 out of 9
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Critic Reviews

  1. IndieWire
    Reviewed by: Steve Greene
    Aug 3, 2017
    58
    Some split-screen episode bookends and some inventive camera placements keep the cottage from getting too familiar. But those occasional touches can’t replace the fact that the show lives and dies on the strength of its episode-to-episode stories.
  2. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Keith Uhlich
    Aug 2, 2017
    50
    This series is so disposable it would barely fill up a tall kitchen trash bag. Yet there's still pleasure in watching a seasoned comedienne like Stockard Channing and an old pro like Holmes Osborne try to spin gold out of a creaky tale about devout religious parents attempting to convert their son's atheist girlfriend (Mary Lynn Rajskub).
  3. Salon
    Reviewed by: Melanie McFarland
    Jul 28, 2017
    40
    Despite boasting an impressive guest star roster that includes Stockard Channing, Danny Pudi, Lauren Lapkus, Mary Lynn Rajskub, Michaela Watkins and many other extraordinary comedy talents, the humor and characters don’t feel altogether hospitable.
  5. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Lorraine Ali
    Jul 27, 2017
    40
    Each episode is driven by situational comedies that are uneven in story and execution.

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#31 Most Shared TV Season of 2017

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User Score
6.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 23 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 23
  3. Negative: 6 out of 23
  1. livelovelaugh99
    Aug 8, 2017
    10
    I've been super impressed with TBS' shows the last year. The trailers for Guest Book are incredibly charming with each week being a differentI've been super impressed with TBS' shows the last year. The trailers for Guest Book are incredibly charming with each week being a different story. That's so clever! Although this may not be for everyone, Mr. Garcia's tone and tastes have pulled through yet again with a winning show! I later read that he wrote all of them. Not an easy thing to do. I'm excited to watch the rest of the season and learn more about the townspeople and how they get into trouble with the guests. Love seeing Eddie back on tv too!… Full Review »
  2. TomFelger
    Aug 8, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click full review link to view. I love that anthology shows are making a comeback. This one is hilarious. Who doesn't love a deliciously served case of blackmail right out of the gate in episode one? When that stripper's foot came slapping down on the dude's face in the VIP room, I did a spit take. There were a lot of genuine laughs in this show and it's filled with some delightfully wacky characters. I'll be checking back in to the Froggy Cottage cabin next week and hopefully see some more weird stuff go down.… Full Review »
  3. puppyfaces
    Feb 22, 2018
    10
    The first season of The Guest Book was one of the best TV series I have ever seen. The content, the addictive characters, Honeyhoney's musicThe first season of The Guest Book was one of the best TV series I have ever seen. The content, the addictive characters, Honeyhoney's music snippets, the hysterical fat hooker at the bar --all these components combined to produce stories that were snappy, fast-paced, and took no prisoners. I awaited each episode very eagerly. The final episode with Orson Bean was a total kick. While based on a simple concept, the content and stories were excellent. This series made me laugh out loud repeatedly and I am watching closely for the second season. Congratulations to the writers.… Full Review »
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