The Kominsky Method

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Season 1
  • Network: Netflix
  • Series Premiere Date: Nov 16, 2018
Season #: 3, 2, 1
Metascore
68

Generally favorable reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 19
  3. Negative: 2 out of 19
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Critic Reviews

  1. Slant Magazine
    Reviewed by: Michael Haigis
    Nov 12, 2018
    38
    While the humor in The Kominsky Method is antiquated, its greatest transgression is simply being unimaginative and boring, which is indicative of the show’s lack of a clear perspective.
  2. Newsday
    Reviewed by: Verne Gay
    Nov 15, 2018
    25
    Because Kominsky is so blue and so tin-eared, when it tries to draw close to anything resembling real human emotion, it emotionally founders then sinks without a trace. ... Creaky and leaky.

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87
#87 Best TV Season of 2018

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User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 49 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 39 out of 49
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 49
  3. Negative: 4 out of 49
  1. mdbackes
    Nov 17, 2018
    9
    I took professional acting training in the 70s from one of Lee Strasberg's proteges at the Actors Studio. In one of my many conversationsI took professional acting training in the 70s from one of Lee Strasberg's proteges at the Actors Studio. In one of my many conversations about what constituted great acting, eventually the discussion would shift towards which actors were the very, very best: the greatest. Olivier? Brando? I would ask. The answer was surprising. My teacher said flatly that Alan Arkin was the greatest actor in the world. and Christopher Plummer a close second to him, but Arkin was greatest because he was brilliant at both drama and comedy, while Plummer was a dramatic genius. The Kominsky Method is a rare opportunity to watch the best being the best. The show is funny and sad and real, if sometimes a little much. Michael Douglas is the titular lead and he's believable as hell and wonderful. This is a show about aging, death, memory and loss, but it's still pretty funny. And it's got Alan Arkin, and perhaps that is more than we deserve. Just watch him, and you'll surely see that it's kind of ridiculous how good he really is and he's that good every single instant he's onscreen.… Full Review »
  2. Billiebob
    Nov 17, 2018
    6
    Funny at times but not what I expected from a Chuck Lorre comedy. Also, somebody should tell Michael Douglas that he looks absolutely awfulFunny at times but not what I expected from a Chuck Lorre comedy. Also, somebody should tell Michael Douglas that he looks absolutely awful with the scruffy beard. He looks like a homeless man and about 10 years older than he really is. I think the character he plays thinks the look is “young” but the character is also suppose to be smart and anybody that smart should be able to look in the mirror and realize how crappy he looks!

    Both Alan Arkin and Douglas are great in their parts as one would expect from them. Arkin especially good and might even be in line for an Emmy. I will continue watching as it is a pleasant show but so far, nothing spectacular.    … Full Review »
  3. Lolacorolla
    Jun 1, 2021
    1
    Good until they start.ripping on republicans therefore **** show would not rerun it.
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