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New Adventures Of Old Christine, The
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Generally favorable reviews
Based on 26 critic reviews
How did we calculate this?
Based on 67 votes
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Show Info
Genre(s): Comedy
Created By: Kari Lizer
First Air Date: March 13, 2006
Summary
Starring Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Clark Gregg, Hamish Linklater, Trevor Gagnon, Emily Rutherford, Tricia O'Kelley, and Alex Kapp Horner
Divorced mother Christine discovers that her ex-husband (with whom she remains friendly) is dating a younger woman (also named Christine) in the latest comedy vehicle for Seinfeld's Julia Louis-Dreyfus.
Episode Guide & More Info: More about this show at TV.com
Also On The Web: Official Show Site
What The Critics Said
All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more...
USA TodayRobert Bianco
This bright, funny, appealing old-school comedy is an ideal vehicle for Louis-Dreyfus.
Read Full Review >TV GuideMatt Roush
So far, so good.
Orlando SentinelHal Boedeker
Louis-Dreyfus reaffirms her talents for playing exasperation and physical awkwardness. Christine stumbles repeatedly, but Louis-Dreyfus soars.
Read Full Review >VarietyBrian Lowry
One of the best conventional half-hours to come along in a while.
Read Full Review >Hollywood ReporterBarry Garron
It is smartly written, particularly well-cast and a worthy vehicle for Louis-Dreyfus and her high-energy comedy.
Read Full Review >Detroit Free PressMike Duffy
Has some genuinely funny moments despite its laugh track and conventional sitcom framework.
Read Full Review >New York PostLinda Stasi
This one should break the "Seinfeld" curse. It smells like a winner and only gets funnier each week.
Read Full Review >San Jose Mercury NewsCharlie McCollum
Generally funny, sharply observant and smart in its use of the star and a good supporting cast.
Read Full Review >Boston GlobeMatthew Gilbert
If the writers can keep avoiding pitfalls, this surprisingly pleasing show just may signify the end of the ''Seinfeld" curse.
Read Full Review >Los Angeles TimesRobert Lloyd
Without bringing anything radically new to the annals of sitcomedy, Louis-Dreyfus makes Christine feel fresh and real.
Read Full Review >Entertainment WeeklyLisa Schwarzbaum
Frustratingly old-fashioned. [24 Mar 2006, p.58]
Christian Science MonitorGloria Goodale
While this could be funny, over the first three episodes the show is as confused as the star seems to be about her character's perfect hair (the style is different in nearly every scene).
Read Full Review >Chicago TribuneSid Smith
Though the writing here is inconsistent, [Louis-Dreyfus] just might stay around with this one, which gives her some chances to show off.
Read Full Review >Baltimore SunDavid Zurawik
Old Christine is more fun than Watching Ellie. The question that remains is whether it will be funny enough for viewers to finally leave Elaine behind.
Read Full Review >The New YorkerNancy Franklin
A sitcom doesn’t have to break new ground to be good, but it does have to make you feel that it isn’t just going through the motions. "Christine" satisfies on that score to some extent, but you just want more from it.
Read Full Review >The New York TimesAlessandra Stanley
Those Elaine moments are the real allure of this series -- a chance to see Ms. Louis-Dreyfus once again portray an insensitive, aggressive neurotic trapped in the body of a petite, attractive woman.
Read Full Review >Chicago Sun-TimesDoug Elfman
"Old Christine" could morph into a fresh and funny staple, as long as it's tinkered with correctly.
Read Full Review >Pittsburgh Post-GazetteRob Owen
The writing in "Old Christine" is occasionally funny in a low-key way, but too often the show is a bore.
Read Full Review >PopMattersTodd R. Ramlow
Despite some promising moments in the first few episodes, the show seems destined for the same fate as Ellie.
Read Full Review >New York Daily NewsDavid Hinckley
Louis-Dreyfus herself tries hard - sometimes too hard - and deserves better.
Read Full Review >Miami HeraldGlenn Garvin
With the debut of Julia Louis-Dreyfus' show tonight, [Seinfeld] has now spawned five relentlessly unfunny and compulsively unwatchable sitcoms.
Read Full Review >Seattle Post-IntelligencerMelanie McFarland
Worst of all is the writing's low-bar comedy; it's so weak that the laugh track doesn't just sound forced, it sounds as if the audience has a gun to its head.
Read Full Review >What Our Users Said
The average user rating for this show is 7.2 (out of 10) based on 67 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Michael V. gave it a9:
Just a hilarious show to watch and I never try to miss it =D!
David K. gave it a9:
JLD is a revelation in this series. I think she firmly establishes herself among the very top television comediennes of all time.
Alice A. gave it a10:
What happened to this show??? Bring it back it's so funny.
Kay C. gave it an8:
Funny, entertaining show..better than most on TV right now!
Andy S.k gave it an8:
It's a pretty witty show. I haven't seen all of the episodes. But, the writing is good and JLD is just fun to watch. It's earned a spot on my DVR!!
[Anonymous] gave it a10:
gooo clark
Alice A. gave it a10:
What happened to this show??? Bring it back it's so funny.
