The Real O'Neals

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Season 1
  • Network: ABC
  • Series Premiere Date: Mar 2, 2016
Season #: 2, 1
Metascore
62

Generally favorable reviews - based on 25 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 25
  3. Negative: 3 out of 25
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Critic Reviews

  1. New York Post
    Reviewed by: Robert Rorke
    Mar 1, 2016
    37
    A witless collection of offensive anti-Catholic cliches, the new ABC series takes a talented cast and saddles it with some of the worst material in ages.
  2. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Neil Genzlinger
    Mar 1, 2016
    30
    Really anyone who values subtlety and sophistication in their humor is eligible to be dismayed. The mugging for the camera, especially by Mr. Galvin, is numbing, making the show’s rarely funny jokes even less so.
  3. The Lincoln Journal Star
    Reviewed by: Jeff Korbelik
    Feb 29, 2016
    25
    The trouble is they are just normal--and not very funny.

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User Score
7.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 43 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 33 out of 43
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 43
  3. Negative: 8 out of 43
  1. cwilliamhud
    Mar 2, 2016
    6
    For the most part, The Real O'Neals uses its likable cast and a generally funny script to make for a refreshing addition to the "dysfunctionalFor the most part, The Real O'Neals uses its likable cast and a generally funny script to make for a refreshing addition to the "dysfunctional family" comedy canon, despite being occasionally over the top.… Full Review »
  2. Gary2u
    May 5, 2016
    10
    I feel that cast is very talented. They have great chemistry and comedic timing. The writers have done a good job at allowing us to laugh atI feel that cast is very talented. They have great chemistry and comedic timing. The writers have done a good job at allowing us to laugh at uncomfortable and complex issues. I would have loved to have been in my teens and viewed this show. It has so many positive layers. Thank you.… Full Review »
  3. Jimmythekid
    Mar 16, 2016
    0
    This show is awful. Bashing on everyone is unacceptable but bashing on Catholics is fair game? Okay... It's also not funny. Dan Savage is aThis show is awful. Bashing on everyone is unacceptable but bashing on Catholics is fair game? Okay... It's also not funny. Dan Savage is a terrible individual with biased views. Thanks ABC for another degrading show and allowing this monster to create this terrible excuse for entertainment.… Full Review »
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