Vice Principals

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Season 1
  • Network: HBO
  • Series Premiere Date: Jul 17, 2016
Season #: 2, 1
User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 94 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 72 out of 94
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 94
  3. Negative: 8 out of 94
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  1. DavidCall360
    Aug 14, 2016
    8
    Takes a bit to get going but once it does it definitely pays off. There have been times while watching this show that I've had residual laughs for an hour. Any fan of Eastbound and Down is bound to enjoy this show as well. Also any fan of Walton Goggins is also in for a treat. It seems he can do no wrong.
  2. kuwa54
    Aug 8, 2016
    10
    really one of the funniest comedies ive seen in such a long time, i honestly have no idea why so many negative reviews are being said about this show. Please keep the show going!
  3. trundles
    Aug 31, 2016
    10
    This show is hilarious! Like many- I was introduced to McBride & Hill from F.F.W. I bought 15 copies then happily distributed them amongst friends and even strangers. They have a great skill of turning dip **** into endearing people. I'm an easy laugh and it doesn't get better than Russell yelling at his mother-in-law or Gamby mocking others speech. Funny with some heart
  4. jlplatten
    Aug 19, 2016
    9
    Some of these episodes have got me laughing so hard! I love the band music mixed into each episode. I look forward to every Sunday night to see what shenanigans McBride and Goggins get themselves into.
  5. vcca15
    Aug 20, 2016
    9
    HIlarious, if you liked eastbound and down or just like Danny Mcbride you will love it. It's a darker sense of humor, if you are a SJW or PC police you may be offended.
  6. AsteroidMunky
    May 2, 2017
    10
    Danny McBride at his hilarious best. The show is funny, endearing and surprises you by crossing 'the line' from time to time.

    You end up rooting for these two and their unique alliance against Dr. Belinda Brown and you have no idea how you got there. Brilliant writing and even better acting.
  7. greedoinaspeedo
    Jul 18, 2016
    10
    Absolutely love it so far. It's more grounded and less cartoonish than Eastbound and Down but it is still signature Jody Hill comedy. Sad and funny all at the same time, getting you to laugh and then making you feel a little guilty for it, I love it!

    It seems many people just don't really understand what Jody Hill does with his comedy. He is not endorsing the character's bad behavior,    Absolutely love it so far. It's more grounded and less cartoonish than Eastbound and Down but it is still signature Jody Hill comedy. Sad and funny all at the same time, getting you to laugh and then making you feel a little guilty for it, I love it!

    It seems many people just don't really understand what Jody Hill does with his comedy. He is not endorsing the character's bad behavior, he's condemning it. This isn't a show that is reveling in the immature masculinity of these men, it is condemning it. The comedy treads pretty close to reality in some places but that makes the moments of true absurdity all the more funny. The relationship Gamby has with his daughter and her step father is a particularly amusing note.

    Don't watch if meanness in general puts you off and/or you can't understand nuance.

    Already the best comedy on TV next to Silicon Valley!    … Expand
  8. vincesz
    Aug 19, 2016
    9
    Can be a bit slow at times but it's outrageously funny. Gamby and Russel are a couple of mean, hilariously petty school administrators who have had the top job taken by a sassy little woman from Philadelphia. The two scheme and plot to oust the new principal and muscle out one another for the vacancy. Absolutely hilarious. If you don't like this show you must be gay
  9. LamontRaymond
    Jul 17, 2016
    4
    It's half as funny as Eastbound & Down - Gamby (McBride) has none of the endearing qualities that Kenny F'n Power had, and all the annoying ones. Walton Goggins seems like the far funnier & more watchable, but we saw very little of him in the pilot. Here's to hoping we get a good deal more of him. And that some of the supporting characters (like the new teacher who was looking out forIt's half as funny as Eastbound & Down - Gamby (McBride) has none of the endearing qualities that Kenny F'n Power had, and all the annoying ones. Walton Goggins seems like the far funnier & more watchable, but we saw very little of him in the pilot. Here's to hoping we get a good deal more of him. And that some of the supporting characters (like the new teacher who was looking out for the smart kid) get more prominent roles. Thought Gamby's daughter has potential to be funny, as does her new stepfather (Boardwalk Empire; All the Real Girls).… Expand
  10. Axon
    Jul 27, 2016
    9
    It is half as funny as Eastbound and Down. I get the feeling the creators have no intention of repeating themselves. I've only seen the first two episodes, but I get the impression this is a show about insidious personalities and Machiavellian plotting. I'm already questioning "Do they know that she knows, and if she knows then how do we react to her knowing, and if she suspects that weIt is half as funny as Eastbound and Down. I get the feeling the creators have no intention of repeating themselves. I've only seen the first two episodes, but I get the impression this is a show about insidious personalities and Machiavellian plotting. I'm already questioning "Do they know that she knows, and if she knows then how do we react to her knowing, and if she suspects that we know that she knows that we know... and so on." The laughs are far more subtle, but the personalities are bigger. I'm excited to see what's next.… Expand
  11. preciouskiki
    Jul 21, 2016
    8
    I enjoyed Episode 1 and am looking forward to the rest. Danny McBride and Walton Goggins are a pleasure to watch. I've enjoyed McBride's work for many years; but this is the first time I've noticed Goggins, and he's so funny in this, I'm going to look him up and try to find more examples of his work.
  12. quietstorm
    Jul 29, 2016
    10
    Watched both episodes and I love it!!! If you like eastbound and down you should like this!!!! Reminds me a lot of eastbound and down maybe not as good, but still great and he still has Kenny powers spirit in him. Which makes it fun!!! Can't wait for more, Great show!!!
  13. NavyBean
    Jul 25, 2016
    5
    My brother and I watched this together and we said "first one to laugh is the loser." Ended up a tie 0-0.

    My cousin Sandi Buckles said she liked it because i reminded her of her hometown and I said, "You always talked about how you hated it there."

    And then she looked me right in the eye and said, "I think you're right."
  14. romain_91
    Sep 21, 2016
    0
    horrible ir is so boring caricatural caracrter beurk beurk beurk how can HBO make so horrible comedy ?
    actor are not good , script is horrible nothing is good
  15. Moo-vies
    Dec 19, 2016
    8
    To see Walton Goggins (The Shield, Justified etc.) in yet another radically different role is a good reason to watch this show. His acting work over the years has contributed to give TV series today some of their golden letters and it is quite not understandable why he has not received more recognition for it.

    A dark satyre of small mindedness prejudice, and bigotry, all subjected to    To see Walton Goggins (The Shield, Justified etc.) in yet another radically different role is a good reason to watch this show. His acting work over the years has contributed to give TV series today some of their golden letters and it is quite not understandable why he has not received more recognition for it.

    A dark satyre of small mindedness prejudice, and bigotry, all subjected to our little egos, this show will not be for everyone. It is a bit of a weird ovni that asks for you to be in the proper mood to enjoy its dark comical horrendous depiction of 2 vice principals who each want to be principal instead of the principal.

    First time I watched the first episode was a fail but a second try at a different time left me laughing my ass on the couch.
    The production value is really good as HBO knows how to with a good cast, cinematography and setting.    … Expand
  16. Meth-dude
    Oct 5, 2016
    7
    It was funny, entertaining and interesting. Vice Principals might not be the best comedy show out there but it's still very enjoyable and it's totally worth the watch.
  17. ajone
    Sep 5, 2016
    10
    Idk what is up the behinds of some of these reviewers but this is a great, 90's style comedy about 2 buffoons getting into trouble, possibly finding love and forming an unlikely hate/friendship based on themselves needing one another, mostly b/c no one else can stand them. And Goggins is absolutely fantastic completely transforming himself into an annoying angry, southern hillbillyIdk what is up the behinds of some of these reviewers but this is a great, 90's style comedy about 2 buffoons getting into trouble, possibly finding love and forming an unlikely hate/friendship based on themselves needing one another, mostly b/c no one else can stand them. And Goggins is absolutely fantastic completely transforming himself into an annoying angry, southern hillbilly metrosexual , intellectual wannabe trying to climb the the high school job ladder.… Expand
  18. anjinsan
    Aug 2, 2016
    10
    As I saw The Foot Fist Way long ago, i immediately became a fan of the Hill-McBride team. And each of their projects ever since has been a delight.
    I am completely amazed with Jody Hill's progression as a director, his style of creating a dramatic effect in scenes, that are in no way dramatic is absolutely hilarious. I am also enjoying the cinematography, which, at certain moments, really    As I saw The Foot Fist Way long ago, i immediately became a fan of the Hill-McBride team. And each of their projects ever since has been a delight.
    I am completely amazed with Jody Hill's progression as a director, his style of creating a dramatic effect in scenes, that are in no way dramatic is absolutely hilarious. I am also enjoying the cinematography, which, at certain moments, really is quite something.
    Although it is a step back after Eastbound & Down, Vice Principals does not disappoint. It's a carefully crafted gem, that I personally enjoy a lot.    … Expand
  19. segrant
    Aug 30, 2016
    10
    As a high school teacher I love this show. The vice principals get to say what actual vice principals are really thinking but can't say due to professionalism and it is an pretty accurate portrayal of teachers. I was also a big fan of East Bound and Down and yes Danny McBride is playing a different kind of character but it is good to see his breadth of acting. I can't wait for season 2.
  20. ryanlikemovies
    Jul 7, 2017
    10
    incredible a real suprise #######################################################################################################################################
  21. Olamax
    Oct 23, 2017
    10
    This is hilarious! Great comedy. Excellent performances by McBride and Goggins and their characters keep evolving which keeps things pretty interesting.

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Metascore
56

Mixed or average reviews - based on 31 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 31
  3. Negative: 8 out of 31
  1. Los Angeles Daily News
    Reviewed by: Rob Lowman
    Jul 25, 2016
    30
    Vice Principals has some weird twists, like Russell’s home life, that keep the show vaguely watchable at times, but it doesn’t have enough laughs and or a satirical bite to keep it propped up.
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  2. TV Guide Magazine
    Reviewed by: Matt Roush
    Jul 22, 2016
    20
    If F-bombs and infantile name-calling are your special vice, the very thought leaving you gasping with laughter, then maybe Vice Principals will seem like a gnarly, nasty treat. ... Some vices just can't be excused. [25 Jul-7 Aug 2016, p.15]
  3. Time
    Reviewed by: Daniel D'Addario
    Jul 18, 2016
    80
    It subversively places white resentment at its center and dares us to look away, telling us that arson, violence, and outright bigotry are light comedy even as something in our minds tells us that’s not quite right. The show comes closer, in its twisted way, to suggesting why Americans embrace the politics of division than does much on-the-ground journalism.
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