The Righteous Gemstones

HBO | Release Date: August 18, 2019

7.6	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 34 Ratings

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HeywoodyJun 23, 2022

The show is far too sympathetic of these scumbags. They are portrayed as kind and heartfelt. Sure they are selfish and stupid, but they are also lovable in a way that is off putting and starts to feel soap operatic. Also, more jokes besideThe show is far too sympathetic of these scumbags. They are portrayed as kind and heartfelt. Sure they are selfish and stupid, but they are also lovable in a way that is off putting and starts to feel soap operatic. Also, more jokes beside men screaming and cussing might be interesting....? But that's kinda all the creators are interested in. The whole thing falls apart midway through the first season. This is classic dude bro nonsense for fairly typical Americans. In all it's efforts to be raw, or regressive....it's pretty much mainstream blandness. The over praise is just due to it's lazy appeal. This show will vanish as soon as it's seen. It is vapid.… Expand

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MartinAZApr 12, 2022

Martin A. - Praise! Praise!

No, I'm not religious but this show adds a spotlight into real welfare families. The way their religion is portrayed is in an honest light which took guts and amazingly works well. What I hated, I don't thinkMartin A. - Praise! Praise!

No, I'm not religious but this show adds a spotlight into real welfare families. The way their religion is portrayed is in an honest light which took guts and amazingly works well. What I hated, I don't think these group of idiots could have gotten away with anything. I also don't see how none of their actions ever leaked. Dumb luck seems to be the order of the day.

What I loved. The characters all well rounded and the jokes are hilariously self aware. Just sit back and let your self get taken on a ride of the Righteous Gemstone family day.

This show is a comedy at heart, if you love to laugh, give this show a try. I recommend to see it free till the end before owning it. 7 out of 10.… Expand

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enut_butterFeb 19, 2022

I assumed this would be the usual HBO ‘lol Christians’ insipid garbage, but the show is actually great. The characters are all well defined and have way more depth than I expected from what is essentially just a raunchy comedy. MostI assumed this would be the usual HBO ‘lol Christians’ insipid garbage, but the show is actually great. The characters are all well defined and have way more depth than I expected from what is essentially just a raunchy comedy. Most importantly, it’s very, very funny.… Expand

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NavyBeanJan 24, 2022

So so so so so bad. Oh look, kinda funny clothes. Oh look, kinda funny haircuts. Oh look a gay-subtext group without the courage to actually say anything truthful or insightful about it. Not a single laugh in the first three episodes. Smug,So so so so so bad. Oh look, kinda funny clothes. Oh look, kinda funny haircuts. Oh look a gay-subtext group without the courage to actually say anything truthful or insightful about it. Not a single laugh in the first three episodes. Smug, "look-at-how outrageous we are" insider crap that's hysterical to the writers of the show. They can't believe how funny they are. Only Danny McBride couldn't make a hyena laugh. I swear he has pictures of HBO's wife. How the hell does he keep getting work? I watch this with spite in my heart and I love/hate every minute of it. Never again! More please! Hate you, McBride.… Expand

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ScraperJan 18, 2022

They forgot to write jokes. Most of the time is spent reigning in the scope of the characters, their massive houses, and the stadium-sized mission of their work. Precious little time is left over for a penis joke here and there, theThey forgot to write jokes. Most of the time is spent reigning in the scope of the characters, their massive houses, and the stadium-sized mission of their work. Precious little time is left over for a penis joke here and there, the occasional personality quirk. I think writing a show with this sized universe makes a writer nervous that if they focus on a scene that they'd be neglecting something else. With so much to space to handle, precious detail of what makes a show good is lost.… Expand

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IrgunOct 12, 2020

Not much to say, except Danny McBride is the King of Comedy. It's a righteous Comedy about a family who in the name of Jesus and God collect money and use it for their own dastardly desires. You won't get bored at any time

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dr_TreApr 12, 2020

A classic McBride show, with it's recognizable humor and great cast chemistry. It turns out an evangelical church-cult family is great topic for comedy

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FrejaRSep 27, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Just amazing! Love it. It's such beautiful I and Skyler … Expand

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pilotjonesmusicSep 18, 2019

As a massive fan of both Danny McBride & Jody Hill, I went into this show with high hopes, and I'm happy to say it has not let me down yet! This time around, the drama & world-building truly take center stage, letting the comedy fill in allAs a massive fan of both Danny McBride & Jody Hill, I went into this show with high hopes, and I'm happy to say it has not let me down yet! This time around, the drama & world-building truly take center stage, letting the comedy fill in all the blanks. If you've enjoyed any of their past projects, this one will no doubt fill your heart with joy as you learn more about these wonderfully crafted characters. I'm absolutely dying to see the rest of the season, and so happy to say that Season 2 is right around the corner!… Expand

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Cabaldwin3Sep 2, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It really picked up in the 3rd episode. Mr. Goggins is in the fold and plays this 70 year old man role hilariously.… Expand

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IxidorsdreamsAug 23, 2019

Danny McBride at his comedic best, John Goodman is not mailing in his performance either— very clever writing thus far, and hopefully it can continue.

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