John from Cincinnati: Season 1
  • Network: HBO
  • Series Premiere Date: Jun 10, 2007
  • Season #: 1
Metascore
51 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 24 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 24
  3. Negative: 7 out of 24
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  1. New York Post
    Reviewed by: Linda Stasi
    100
    As profane as "Deadwood" and as profound as "The Sopranos," the series strikes every right chord.
  2. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Ken Tucker
    91
    The ceaseless ways in which Milch and Nunn challenge our expectations about how families, friends, and strangers are meant to convey their fealty to each other, along with some fine hard-boiled dialogue and fisticuffs, suggest great continuing pleasures.
  3. Christian Science Monitor
    Reviewed by: Gloria Goodale
    91
    [A] strange confabulation.

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User Score
7.4 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 253 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 144 out of 202
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 202
  3. Negative: 54 out of 202
  1. LisaB
    10
    I loved it and so did all my friends. It draws you to think which is uncomfortable for people who like things in a nice neat box.
  2. BarryT
    10
    10++++ I LOVE thisshow! Quirky, strange, mesmerizing, with the richest cast of characters, wonderful subplots--and the big question. I couldn't wait until the next show, then the next season. I watched each episode on On Demand at least twice to pick up all the subtleties. Now I just found out HBO cancelled it. HBO, PLEASE reconsider! Please put John fro Cincinnati back on the air.… Full Review »
  3. Teds.
    10
    the show is awesome,PERIOD. We need a little out of the norm in relief of the daily grind.
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