Tig
  • Network: Netflix
  • Series Premiere Date: Jul 17, 2015
Metascore
89

Universal acclaim - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6

Critic Reviews

  1. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Mary McNamara
    Jul 17, 2015
    80
    A frank look at the many things that make a life, that change a life, without embroidery or quick-hit editing.
  2. Yahoo TV
    Reviewed by: Ken Tucker
    Jul 17, 2015
    100
    A disarming, completely absorbing piece of work.
  3. The A.V. Club
    Reviewed by: Kyle Ryan
    Jul 17, 2015
    83
    Viewers need not be familiar with Notaro’s story to enjoy Tig, and Notaro is so likable that it’s hard not to be excited by her success—as the film shows, it’s well-earned.
  5. San Francisco Chronicle
    Reviewed by: David Wiegand
    Jul 16, 2015
    100
    The pile of calamities in Notaro’s life was devastating, but as she talks about them, you come to understand that, in a way, surviving one challenge strengthened her to deal with the next.
  6. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Jason Zinoman
    Jul 15, 2015
    80
    [An] engaging and moving documentary.
  7. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Shirley Li
    Jul 6, 2015
    100
    Candid and funny. [10/17 Jul 2015, p.103]
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User Score
5.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 32 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 32
  3. Negative: 15 out of 32
  1. iheartmoviess
    Sep 2, 2015
    9
    If you love Tig, PLEASE WATCH. It's an intimate look at an extremely difficult time in her life, not only facing the death of a parent, butIf you love Tig, PLEASE WATCH. It's an intimate look at an extremely difficult time in her life, not only facing the death of a parent, but the possibility of facing death herself. The line between Tig's signature dry wit comedy (she's sincerely one of the funniest and clever comedians today) and heart breaking authenticity is crossed frequently and smoothly leaving you in tears from laughing and sobbing.… Full Review »
  2. j1train
    Oct 17, 2015
    10
    An inspiring, emotional and hilarious documentary. Tig's spirit is infectious and her story worth telling. Speaks to the power of comedyAn inspiring, emotional and hilarious documentary. Tig's spirit is infectious and her story worth telling. Speaks to the power of comedy through tragedy and living life to the fullest.… Full Review »
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