The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency

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Season 1
  • Network: HBO , BBC
  • Series Premiere Date: Mar 15, 2009
Metascore
71

Generally favorable reviews - based on 27 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 27
  3. Negative: 2 out of 27

Critic Reviews

  1. Slate
    Reviewed by: Troy Patterson
    30
    This doesn't feel mindless, just unmindful, and the best way to honor its late creators is to look away from it.
  2. Slant Magazine
    Reviewed by: Ryan Stewart
    25
    The pilot, while offering ample opportunity for the director to indulge in painting the grand, international tableaus that characterized his operatic feature epics, also exposes his tendency toward easy retreat into no-impact treacle when confronted with a culture not easily penetrated, even by an enthusiastic tourist.

Awards & Rankings

37
#37 Best TV Season of 2009
48
#48 Most Discussed TV Season of 2009
32
#32 Most Shared TV Season of 2009

User Reviews

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User Score
8.8

Universal acclaim- based on 52 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 47 out of 52
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 52
  3. Negative: 5 out of 52
  1. canadada
    Apr 27, 2012
    9
    Just watched the feature length Pilot on DVD. Pleasantly surprised, delighted by the story-line, appreciated the music, humor & goodJust watched the feature length Pilot on DVD. Pleasantly surprised, delighted by the story-line, appreciated the music, humor & good casting/acting. Look forward to watching the full 1st season, and already hope there'll be MORE.… Full Review »
  2. SandyS.
    Jul 28, 2009
    10
    I absolutely loved this show and looked forward to watching each wk..please continue the series.
  3. rgdgg
    May 23, 2009
    10
    We look forward to this show. It is fun, family entertainment and its setting in Botswana is unique and adds immensly to the appeal of the We look forward to this show. It is fun, family entertainment and its setting in Botswana is unique and adds immensly to the appeal of the show. We have watched all episodes and hope the series on HBO will be continued… Full Review »
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