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Key & Peele: Season 1
Metascore
74 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
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  1. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Keith Staskiewicz
    Jan 30, 2012
    91
    While the show is not yet as boundary-pushing as Chappelle's, it is funny, and that should never be taken for granted.
  2. Hitfix
    Reviewed by: Alan Sepinwall
    Jan 31, 2012
    83
    We have two likable and funny guys and a lot of untapped material. That's an excellent start.
  3. Salon
    Reviewed by: Roger Catlin
    Jan 31, 2012
    80
    There's great energy and real laughs, and with any support at all from the network, this could mint as many new catchphrases as Chappelle.
  4. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Robert Lloyd
    Jan 31, 2012
    80
    [The taped linking] bits feel a little forced compared to the sketches, which are consistently smart and smartly acted and flow easily from ordinary premises to weird conclusions.
  5. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
    Reviewed by: Rob Owen
    Jan 31, 2012
    80
    Its hits outpace its misses--by a mile. That's not often the case with sketch comedy shows. Just as important, the humor is consistently smart.
  6. The Huffington Post (formerly AOL TV)
    Reviewed by: Maureen Ryan
    Jan 30, 2012
    80
    It's certainly worth keeping up with Key & Peele, given how strong and confident those outings are.
  7. San Francisco Chronicle
    Reviewed by: David Wiegand
    Jan 30, 2012
    75
    Key and Peele are sufficiently talented and versatile to carry off a half-hour show on their own.
  8. Time
    Reviewed by: James Poniewozik
    Jan 31, 2012
    70
    A pretty good sketch show.
  9. Boston Globe
    Reviewed by: Sarah Rodman
    Jan 31, 2012
    70
    Like all comedy, whether the duo always sticks the landing will depend on the viewer.
  10. New York Daily News
    Reviewed by: David Hinckley
    Jan 31, 2012
    60
    Some of it is moderately profane. Some pushes traditional boundaries of taste, though in today's comedy world these guys aren't even close to the edge.
  11. Variety
    Reviewed by: Brian Lowry
    Jan 31, 2012
    50
    All told, it's a respectable niche addition but won't make anyone old enough to remember "In Living Color" apt to forget it.
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6.3 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 23 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 10
  3. Negative: 1 out of 10
  1. Zonbi
    8
    Most of the bits are hilarious! I love the chief cooking-competition! It made me laugh so hard, but some of the bits aren't so funny. But this show is an overall watchable.… Full Review »
  2. imthenoob
    8
    A hilarious skit show, I have been waiting for another Mad TV like show so I am glad it came around. The only bad things about it are the stand up and the show's intro/intro song. Besides that its a hilarious show that is well worth watching.… Full Review »
  3. fskribbles
    0
    I don't see what people see in this show. I gave it a chance and watched three episodes, but I didn't laugh or smirk a single time. I would put this into the same category as all of Tyler Perry's productions - that is, incredibly stupid black comedy.… Full Review »
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