Bent (2012): Season 1
  • Network: NBC
  • Series Premiere Date: Mar 21, 2012
  • Season #: 1
Metascore
68 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 19 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 19
  3. Negative: 0 out of 19
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  1. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Ken Tucker
    Mar 20, 2012
    83
    This eccentric romantic comedy deserves a chance to survive.
  2. Hitfix
    Reviewed by: Alan Sepinwall
    Mar 20, 2012
    83
    It is snappy, and funny enough when it needs to be.

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User Score
5.9 out of 10

Mixed or average reviews- based on 17 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 5
  3. Negative: 2 out of 5
  1. photon6
    4
    The show may have potential but seems to be just trashy jokes and concepts that pass as entertainment today. I watch out of boredom really, and to for long.… Full Review »
  2. EddyMac
    10
    to be honest, i think most of us are tired of the poorly written, poorly executed rom-coms. Bent, is thankfully a refreshing new twist to a used up concept. The show wastes little time on introduction, yet making you understand most of the main characters. David Walton pulls of a relaxed and slack contractor to Amanda Peet's single mother/lawyer. But by far the best part of the show is Jeffrey Tambor's best role since Arrested Development. not for everyone, but a it will surely give you a good chuckle.… Full Review »
  3. thenffc
    8
    love it, good cast, very funny, enjoying the relationships and the characters of the show, what's not to like? keep it up......................................................… Full Review »
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