What About Brian

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Season 1
  • Network: ABC
  • Series Premiere Date: Apr 16, 2006
Season #: 2, 1
User Score
8.9

Universal acclaim- based on 141 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 127 out of 141
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 141
  3. Negative: 13 out of 141
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  1. SonjaN
    Apr 26, 2009
    10
    Perfect show.... That's the only thing that can get me out of bed in the mornings.
  2. DavidW.
    Jul 13, 2008
    10
    Great characters; great feel. It's about friendshp ... and even if it gets a bit too contrivefd in going for the feel-good ... who cares! What about caring? What about considering?. What about loyalty?
  3. JerooD.
    Mar 5, 2008
    10
    Over-all, the show is really great, that s why im giving it a 10! i hope the show makes a comeback!
  4. KH.
    Mar 1, 2008
    9
    I really enjoyed this program, it seemed to move very quickly and I wanted the story line to slow down a little. Yet I found most of the characters genuinely likeable with their flaws and all. Too bad it's been gone so long, guess for good. But I enjoyed it and was really looking forward to another season.
  5. RhondaB
    Oct 31, 2007
    10
    I hope this show it not cancelled. I loved it!!!!!!
  6. MandyR.
    Oct 20, 2007
    9
    I love the show. I'm 32 married with kids
  7. FelanP.
    Oct 13, 2007
    10
    This show is awesome, the cast act so natural. Storyline is great. Brian O'hara has sex appeal and great chemistry with co-star Brigitte. WoW, we love this show and watch it even when I have exams around the corner. Its better than reality shows and is at the top with desperate housewives/ greys.
  8. KellieD.
    Oct 9, 2007
    10
    I love this show!! Please say it will return!
  9. AinaW.
    Sep 24, 2007
    10
    What happened to this show? I haven't heard of it's return for fall. Was it canceled? That is a shame if true.
  10. LC.
    Aug 9, 2007
    10
    We want this show in oz. Please tell me its not over.
  11. Nate
    Jul 28, 2007
    10
    I hate to admit it but this show has me not watching football for one hour every week. Every girl I've known cant even do that so the show is doing something right.I love the show please move it to another day.
  12. ZeldaJ
    Jul 27, 2007
    0
    i watched this show long ago and haven't watched since... is it still on? it was like watching a high school play only with worse acting. Least a high school play is more beleivable. I'm from the hood and my school's plays actually had better set design and we even looked better. That said we wore handmedown costumes most of which were made by our crack addicted mothers. I i watched this show long ago and haven't watched since... is it still on? it was like watching a high school play only with worse acting. Least a high school play is more beleivable. I'm from the hood and my school's plays actually had better set design and we even looked better. That said we wore handmedown costumes most of which were made by our crack addicted mothers. I luv my mom god rest her soul but that heffer should have been in charge of set designer and wardrobe for Brian. She had to sell her ass to support her habit but the show Brian has sold it's soul. Casting couch beware, don't sleep yourself to the top or you'll end up being a bottom....this program gave me nightmares and my kids are scared for life....what a great show...yummy… Expand
  13. AndreanaL
    Jun 20, 2007
    10
    I absolutely loved this show. With regards to what critics had to say - we do not watch these type of shows for the realism! None of these primetime shows (including Grey's Anatomy) are based on anything real. Matter of fact nothing about Hollywood is real. We watch these shows for entertainent, not to see how much we can relate it to our own lives or to compare to another show. This I absolutely loved this show. With regards to what critics had to say - we do not watch these type of shows for the realism! None of these primetime shows (including Grey's Anatomy) are based on anything real. Matter of fact nothing about Hollywood is real. We watch these shows for entertainent, not to see how much we can relate it to our own lives or to compare to another show. This show was fun! Fun is not meant to be realistic. Sorry to hear ABC is not bringing it back for a third season.… Expand
  14. marryk
    Jun 12, 2007
    10
    i love his show. it is fun to watch nd i love it because it shows real people and real stories. i don't understand why many dont like it. what happened to it by he way? was it cancled?
  15. AudreyL
    May 30, 2007
    10
    I love this show!! This show for my friends and I, all turning 30 this year, is the equivalent of Beverly Hills 90210 when we were in High School. I really hope that ABC gives this show another chance. The best thing they can do for this show is to change the time to an earlier slot. I may not always be awake to watch it, but I tevo it every week!!
  16. cinb
    May 14, 2007
    10
    where is this show???? has it been cancelled???
  17. LoriJ
    Apr 19, 2007
    10
    I love this show. It is great! It is so refreshing.
  18. JenL
    Apr 4, 2007
    10
    This is absolutely my favorite show. I have been hooked since day one. It's such a shame that the Network can't see a quality show when they have one.
  19. BigDicked
    Apr 1, 2007
    0
    This fucking show sucks!
  20. ArthurD
    Mar 27, 2007
    10
    This is one of the best shows on tv that no one is watching. What makes this show great is that people come and go in life and only your true friends stick around. Is it a little cheesy at timess? yes. This is my generation 30 something except its has humor in it. The second season was great. They put this show in a bad time on Mondays at a bad slot. I hope ABC gives it one more season. This is one of the best shows on tv that no one is watching. What makes this show great is that people come and go in life and only your true friends stick around. Is it a little cheesy at timess? yes. This is my generation 30 something except its has humor in it. The second season was great. They put this show in a bad time on Mondays at a bad slot. I hope ABC gives it one more season. This show will gain popularity definatly. People might hate on this show but its closer to life than you think. This show really speaks to a crowd that marketers dont aim for and thats the 30 something crowd. The cast is superb and the stories are great. Its ashame the Denna and Dave storyline couldnt be stretched out more. I thought I was wrapped up a little too fast. But with the cast not knowing the fat of the show I can see why the writers did what they did. the addition of the new cast members was pure genius as well. If the show gets a third sdeason, I wnat the attention to focus on them more as well . They were underused this season and for good reason. But they need ot be explored more for next season. Anyway this is the best show on tv no one is watching and thats ashame… Expand
  21. CherylC
    Mar 26, 2007
    10
    One of the best shows on TV. No violence just true friendship and love by characters that you are constantly rooting for. At the end of every show you are left saying...Wow, what a great show!
  22. ErinC
    Mar 19, 2007
    10
    This show is one of the best shows on ABC!!!
  23. RyanL
    Mar 7, 2007
    10
    As a 28 yr old guy working through a love life, a work life, making time for friends, and making time to still be a kid, this show resonates so well. I look forward to each episode and try to get my friends on board to watch.
  24. AmandaR
    Feb 22, 2007
    9
    I love this show...I think it's a great mix of various challenges my age group goes through. The energy that these characters have towards eachother is addicting and keeps me coming back each Monday night! It's great to see ABC put on a great show! Thanks
  25. LiekeR
    Feb 21, 2007
    0
    What an incredibly boring and awful show! It didn't really seem like a nice show, but I gave it a chance anyway: Big Mistake. Never in my life have I encountered a show that is so utterly boring and ridiculous at the same time. Of all the characters there's only one that I can tolerate:Dave. The rest may just as while die as far as I'm concerned and be replaced with more What an incredibly boring and awful show! It didn't really seem like a nice show, but I gave it a chance anyway: Big Mistake. Never in my life have I encountered a show that is so utterly boring and ridiculous at the same time. Of all the characters there's only one that I can tolerate:Dave. The rest may just as while die as far as I'm concerned and be replaced with more likeable and intelligent characters. How can this happen? How can someone write and/or produce a show with no interesting or charming characters. It's okay to have one or two villians and the odd character you don't care about, but to have every single one of them irritate the hell out of you is really an accomplishment. Even if the storyline is dumb and doesn't generate much interest, that's what the characters are for. That's why I still watch 'Gilmore Girls. I care for those characters and even though they make stupid mistakes and are subjected to uninteresting scripts I still love them and feel for them and symphatise with them. That's how it is supposed to be. It is beyond me how 'What about Brian' ever got on the air.… Expand
  26. elizabethj
    Feb 19, 2007
    7
    Feels like its gone "off-track" - has more plots than anyone can follow now- Marjorie disappears at any moment, just when you're engaged- inconsistent Would love to have original plots back & also more character development- Today 2/19, Adam feels shallow, Brian horny & Dave- lusting Disgusting that they cnnot grow up- HOW CAN YOU CUT OUT MARJORIE??? Nrought her back for ratings??? Feels like its gone "off-track" - has more plots than anyone can follow now- Marjorie disappears at any moment, just when you're engaged- inconsistent Would love to have original plots back & also more character development- Today 2/19, Adam feels shallow, Brian horny & Dave- lusting Disgusting that they cnnot grow up- HOW CAN YOU CUT OUT MARJORIE??? Nrought her back for ratings??? Good that Ivey & her hubby are part of the group- but feel like the writers pull the rug out from under us once we attach to a character- bringing on very shallow people… Expand
  27. MARY
    Feb 12, 2007
    7
    yES ITIS PRETTY SUPERFICIAL. I don't see anytning about that me sitting on my seat wanting to see it again next week or whenever.
  28. KarenV
    Jan 23, 2007
    10
    I love the show; I'm single and in my 30's and can relate to the topics!
  29. JenniferL
    Jan 23, 2007
    10
    Does anyone know the name of the song that came on at the beginning of last nights episode... Says Something like " i been wishing all my life for you" or something......... Please Help
  30. SarahH.
    Jan 22, 2007
    10
    I am hooked. Finally, Monday is a day to look forward to!!
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Awards & Rankings

88
#88 Best TV Season of 2006
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#19 Most Discussed TV Season of 2006

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
41

Mixed or average reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 21
  3. Negative: 11 out of 21
  1. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Barry Garron
    60
    Ironically, the differences among the characters that make the show interesting and even, at times, compelling, also test its credibility.
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  2. San Jose Mercury News/Contra Costa Times
    Reviewed by: Charlie McCollum
    50
    There's not a lot wrong about "Brian.'' But there's not a lot right about it, either.
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  3. TV Guide Magazine
    Reviewed by: Matt Roush
    30
    Like a sunnier version of thirtysomething, lacking only the inspired casting, the insightful writing and the wrenching realism.
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