The Boondocks: Season 1
  • Network: Adult Swim
  • Series Premiere Date: Nov 6, 2005
  • Season #: 1 , 2 , 3 , 4
Metascore
72 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 21 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 21
  3. Negative: 2 out of 21
view
per page
  1. The New Yorker
    Reviewed by: Nancy Franklin
    30
    There is not a single fresh moment in the three episodes that have run so far; it turns out you can be controversial without being the least bit interesting.
  2. Variety
    Reviewed by: Brian Lowry
    30
    Aaron McGruder's anger comes through loud and clear in this adaptation of his comicstrip into an Adult Swim animated series, but the dearth of humor reflects another awkward and disappointing transition from three-panel glory to TV series.

User Reviews

All reviews »
User Score
8.8 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 231 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 131 out of 151
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 151
  3. Negative: 17 out of 151
  1. AladdinStardust
    1
    The Boondocks is witlessly blunt and relentlessly unfunny, it relies on confused stereotypes and pitifully employed cliches for moronic laughs. If you get irrationally excited when you hear the N-word, you'll love this sh*tfest.… Full Review »
  2. EPIXMAN15
    10
    Hilarious show, very amusing with its wit and racial stereotypes which they manage to turn into pure laughter, great jokes, and just comedy at some of its finest.… Full Review »
  3. Spielberg00
    9
    THE BOONDOCKS is the gem of absurdly hysterical (but, nevertheless, controversially racist) humor. Based on Aaron McGruder's comic strip that was first published six years before this show was first aired, it has humor that can't get more funny. (The only bad thing about it is you feel so cruel for being sucked into laughing...)… Full Review »
See all user reviews »