The Mayor

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Season 1
  • Network: ABC
  • Series Premiere Date: Oct 3, 2017
User Score
6.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 34 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 34
  3. Negative: 8 out of 34
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  1. gcandle
    Oct 12, 2017
    4
    There is some promise with the premise of an African-American mayor being in charge of a small NorCal town; however, this show will be crushed under the weight of its too snappy, much too fast dialogue which is sometimes unintelligible and just plain unfunny. Seems the writers are over-caffeinated and trying hard for punctuated laughs when slowing it down a bit and leaving some breathingThere is some promise with the premise of an African-American mayor being in charge of a small NorCal town; however, this show will be crushed under the weight of its too snappy, much too fast dialogue which is sometimes unintelligible and just plain unfunny. Seems the writers are over-caffeinated and trying hard for punctuated laughs when slowing it down a bit and leaving some breathing room for the actors to shine would be a better choice.… Expand
  2. DavidDaniel
    Dec 22, 2017
    8
    The Mayor is the best new comedy this fall and it is the only one worth adding to your watch-list, although is not perfect. The pilot is predictable and a little rushed.It is not a laugh-out-loud comedy, but the show will certainly put a smile on your face. Also, the cast led by Brandon Micheal Hall is a winner. All in all, The Mayor is the kind of show that fills you with optimism andThe Mayor is the best new comedy this fall and it is the only one worth adding to your watch-list, although is not perfect. The pilot is predictable and a little rushed.It is not a laugh-out-loud comedy, but the show will certainly put a smile on your face. Also, the cast led by Brandon Micheal Hall is a winner. All in all, The Mayor is the kind of show that fills you with optimism and makes you think that tomorrow will be better.… Expand
  3. Averno
    Oct 27, 2018
    10
    Great show... was very sad when they canceled it. I wish they had kept it on air.

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Critic Reviews

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Metascore
72

Generally favorable reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 19
  3. Negative: 1 out of 19
  1. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Margaret Lyons
    Oct 11, 2017
    80
    It’s practically begging to be the heir to the “Modern Family” throne: earnest, family-friendly, smart.
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  2. The Atlantic
    Reviewed by: Sophie Gilbert
    Oct 4, 2017
    80
    What sets The Mayor apart, though, is its conviction. It’s the kind of earnestness not seen since Parks and Recreation. ... Hall gives a winning performance as Courtney that makes it easy to believe he’s more thoughtful than he seems. ... All in all, it’s one of the more promising debuts of the fall TV season.
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  3. Vox.com
    Reviewed by: Caroline Framke
    Oct 4, 2017
    80
    Overall, The Mayor bites off a little more than it can chew. But it also proves that it not only knows where it’s going--as it teases Courtney’s real passion for his town and the support system that’ll help him in his new job--but where its strengths lie going forward.
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