The Mindy Project

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Season 1
  • Network: FOX , HULU
  • Series Premiere Date: Sep 25, 2012
Season #: 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
User Score
7.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 156 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 117 out of 156
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 156
  3. Negative: 21 out of 156
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  1. chrisvb
    Sep 3, 2013
    1
    terrible. I tried really hard to watch this show, and I wanted to like it. there is literally nothing to like. not a single thing. Not one single redeeming aspect at all.
  2. Juzdownunder
    Sep 26, 2012
    2
    What a nightmare. I have to admit first up that Mindy Kaling is my least favourite character from The Office, so it was always going to be a struggle enjoying this show. That being said, it's positively awful....cheesy tripe that will probably appeal to a demographic far, far removed from my own.
  3. rachiebabie
    Sep 20, 2013
    0
    This show is not for me. The comedy is terrible and relies on easy laughs. But maybe it'll be like NEW GIRL and elevate to awesome-status in their second season that is if Mindy can get over herself. Take a clue from New Girl, make Mindy less involved with the show, it'll do wonders for your ratings.
  4. JBM
    Oct 9, 2012
    2
    Before this show aired, the critics told us it will be the best show of the season. Not even close. It flops on many levels. It fails to give us a central sense of place or a rounded out ensamble. It was all about mindy and how sad and desperate she is. To be a success, a show has to have more than one central character that you want to come back and get to know more. This show didBefore this show aired, the critics told us it will be the best show of the season. Not even close. It flops on many levels. It fails to give us a central sense of place or a rounded out ensamble. It was all about mindy and how sad and desperate she is. To be a success, a show has to have more than one central character that you want to come back and get to know more. This show did none of that. I disliked the men in her life and the girls around Mindy were all nodescript models. The two walk on celebrities are clearly not going to be around to keep this show afloat. Above all, it was hard to like the character of Mindy. I am going to have to force myself to watch more episodes in hopes they reboot it. But the worst sin this show committed was that it simply was not funny.… Expand
  5. lavender1503
    Jun 29, 2018
    0
    I think the rating for this show should be 10/10. It's not only genius, but it's inspiring and hilarious! This show not only encouraged me that everyone has their special someone - it also told me that sometimes finding the one, takes time and effort- and isn't always easy. Self worth was also one of the things i picked up from this show. Mindy dressed up in interesting and originalI think the rating for this show should be 10/10. It's not only genius, but it's inspiring and hilarious! This show not only encouraged me that everyone has their special someone - it also told me that sometimes finding the one, takes time and effort- and isn't always easy. Self worth was also one of the things i picked up from this show. Mindy dressed up in interesting and original clothing and she is happy for who she is. Hands down, this is my favorite show. I hope Mindy and the gang do a reunion episode. I love love love it.… Expand
  6. paulwolters
    Nov 30, 2018
    2
    I enjoyed Mindy as Kelly on The Office, so I looked forward to this show. There is some clever writing, I chuckled a few times watching the first 4 or 5 episodes. It's a bit unrealistic: she's a doctor? The killer for me is that she speaks faster than sound travels, so I can't understand much of what she says. Subtitles aren't much help--they go by too fast. Wish I could watch more ofI enjoyed Mindy as Kelly on The Office, so I looked forward to this show. There is some clever writing, I chuckled a few times watching the first 4 or 5 episodes. It's a bit unrealistic: she's a doctor? The killer for me is that she speaks faster than sound travels, so I can't understand much of what she says. Subtitles aren't much help--they go by too fast. Wish I could watch more of this, but I can't.… Expand

Awards & Rankings

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#52 Best TV Season of 2012
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#26 Most Discussed TV Season of 2012
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#25 Most Shared TV Season of 2012

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
69

Generally favorable reviews - based on 32 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 32
  3. Negative: 2 out of 32
  1. Time
    Reviewed by: James Poniewozik
    Sep 25, 2012
    70
    In all, it's a polished pilot, but one that will have to ground its characters better to work as a series.
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  2. TV Guide Magazine
    Reviewed by: Matt Roush
    Sep 25, 2012
    80
    Kaling makes for an unconventional sitcom heroine, to put it mildly.
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  3. Miami Herald
    Reviewed by: Glenn Garvin
    Sep 25, 2012
    10
    Think Gray's Anatomy with unpretty people; then think of something else to watch.
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