Brand X With Russell Brand: Season 1
  • Network: FX
  • Series Premiere Date: Jun 28, 2012
  • Season #: 1 , 2
User Score
4.3 out of 10

Mixed or average reviews- based on 33 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 33
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 33
  3. Negative: 17 out of 33

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  1. ajrubyo
    Jul 8, 2012
    9
    I didn't expect to like Russell Brand the first time I watched an interview, but I did, very much. His humor is of an intelligent 'brand', and he's so quick and witty and informed. Others may not appreciate him since it takes some knowledge of world affairs and deeper subjects thrown in. I hate to make comparisons, since he's one of a kind, but the closest in my mind is Robin Williams, such a brilliant and insightful mind. I honestly like him much more in stand up and interviews, you just have to try to keep up and be appreciative of his broad knowledge of his subjects, something our fast-forward generation may not be. He's refreshingly funny and doesn't rely as much on immature genitalia jokes as some other newer comedians. That gets old pretty fast. I'll be watching - got a season pass!… Expand
  2. Greenidladie
    Jul 13, 2012
    10
    Love this show! If only we could get this type of intelligent, insightful, entertaining show into main street media to help in the fight against the deliberate dumbing down of humankind! Look forward to the show every week.!
  3. sergiozkm
    Aug 16, 2012
    10
    People expected a stand up comedy show but its a show where he talks about world issues or interesting headlines and speaks about the issue gives opinions and lets the audience speak about it something like conan but less boring haha!
  4. yoooouuuuwhat
    Oct 10, 2012
    10
    This show is brilliant!!! It makes you seriously think about various aspects of society whilst simultaneously being hilarious. Russell is doing great!
  5. Psychomom
    Nov 1, 2012
    10
    This show is absolutely amazing! I wish I had found it sooner and I'm keeping my fingers crossed that it will survive for many seasons to come. Russell Brand truly is a comedic Genius!! If you like comedic awkwardness you will love this show.

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Metascore
35 out of 100

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 7 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 7
  3. Negative: 3 out of 7
  1. Boston Globe
    Reviewed by: Sarah Rodman
    Jun 29, 2012
    50
    Some of it was compelling and some of it tedious.
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  2. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
    Reviewed by: Rob Owen
    Jun 29, 2012
    40
    The result is not all that funny but more interesting than what most stand-up TV programs deliver.
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  3. Variety
    Reviewed by: Andrew Wallenstein
    Jun 29, 2012
    40
    Brand X works when Brand doesn't force himself to play with the trappings of the show and he just sticks to the monologue.
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