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. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Ray Rahman
    Jul 31, 2017
    75
    The frenetic plots can be tiring, and the humor leans too hard on the hyper-quirky tone that comes to define the post-Parks and rec Sitcom landscape. If there's a reason to stay, it;s the permanent cast of townsfolk, who start to shine once the episodic tales intertwine. [4 Aug 2017, p.55]
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  2. Yahoo TV
    Reviewed by: Ken Tucker
    Aug 3, 2017
    70
    Is the show funny? Sort of. It’s certainly charming, in a frequently vulgar sort of way, and well performed by the cast and guest stars.
  3. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Neil Genzlinger
    Aug 2, 2017
    70
    The channel has been betting big on sitcoms for a while now, and this one is in the same pleasantly, somewhat raunchily mindless vein as “The Detour.” And, like those shows, it grows on you, because it sharpens as it goes along.
  5. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
    Reviewed by: Rob Owen
    Jul 31, 2017
    70
    Mr. Garcia’s style of humor tends to be sophomoric--sex jokes, overweight stripper sight gags and broad comedy predominates--but this style manages to blend well with the show’s unique format.

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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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