You, Me and the Apocalypse

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Season 1
Metascore
71

Generally favorable reviews - based on 28 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 28
  3. Negative: 2 out of 28
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Critic Reviews

  1. Reason.com
    Reviewed by: Glenn Garvin
    Jan 22, 2016
    50
    Mixing melancholy and humor—even black humor—requires a delicate touch that’s lacking in You, Me and the Apocalypse. Not to mention that too many of the jokes don’t quite rise to the level of black humor. More like beige.
  2. Salon
    Reviewed by: Sonia Saraiya
    Jan 28, 2016
    50
    The 10-part series is the kind of layered sequential story that British comedy excels at, but is a bit too drawn-out and American to feel truly brilliant.
  3. Sioux City Journal
    Reviewed by: Bruce Miller
    Feb 1, 2016
    50
    By the time You, Me and the Apocalypse” starts making sense, you’ve either abandoned it or forgotten to watch it.
  5. Variety
    Reviewed by: Brian Lowry
    Jan 26, 2016
    60
    The early episodes, moreover, are too chaotic and scattered (the Wachowskis’ Netflix series “Sense8” comes to mind), even with the framing device of the month-long countdown to impact. Stick with it, though, and the series begins to throw in some peculiar twists.
  6. Vox.com
    Reviewed by: Emily VanDerWerff
    Jan 28, 2016
    50
    You, Me and the Apocalypse is a character-driven piece that's awkwardly shoehorned into a plot-driven piece, and that means neither side entirely works.

Awards & Rankings

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#88 Best TV Season of 2015
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#89 Most Discussed TV Season of 2015
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#71 Most Shared TV Season of 2015

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User Score
7.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 64 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 48 out of 64
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 64
  3. Negative: 9 out of 64
  1. Ironjohn
    Jan 30, 2016
    10
    Enjoyable mix of comedy and some truly dark moments. The collaboration between brit and yank works well. Mathew Baynton and Joel Fry are aEnjoyable mix of comedy and some truly dark moments. The collaboration between brit and yank works well. Mathew Baynton and Joel Fry are a good pairing and bonus Bronagh Gallagher!… Full Review »
  2. BogKid
    Jan 28, 2016
    9
    I have seen only the first installment of "You, Me, and the Apocalypse" and I enjoyed it immensely. After reading "shoulderoforion"'s reviewI have seen only the first installment of "You, Me, and the Apocalypse" and I enjoyed it immensely. After reading "shoulderoforion"'s review I will obviously have to defer my final conclusions until I see more episodes to see if I agree with "shoulders"' negative conclusion. I knew nothing of this show before viewing it and I was not expecting much. It surprised means I hope it can continue to do so.… Full Review »
  3. daChurchPcGuy
    Feb 27, 2016
    10
    Can't stop watching, just enough twists to keep you guessing. The Brits really know how to write dry humor... Rob Lowe as the voice of reason?Can't stop watching, just enough twists to keep you guessing. The Brits really know how to write dry humor... Rob Lowe as the voice of reason? C'mon, really?… Full Review »
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