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- 2017
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- 2017
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Summary Based on the nonfiction fiction book by William Knoedelsederm, the drama set in 1970 Los Angeles focuses on a group of comedians who are mentored by comedy club owner “Goldie” (Melissa Leo).
Created By: David Flebotte, Jim Carrey
- 2017
- TV-MA
- FOX
- 2017
- TV-MA
- FOX
I'm Dying Up Here
Season 1 Premiere: Jun 4, 2017
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7.4
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Summary Based on the nonfiction fiction book by William Knoedelsederm, the drama set in 1970 Los Angeles focuses on a group of comedians who are mentored by comedy club owner “Goldie” (Melissa Leo).
Created By: David Flebotte, Jim Carrey
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 28 Critic Reviews
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46% Positive
13 Reviews
13 Reviews
50% Mixed
14 Reviews
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4% Negative
1 Review
1 Review
Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 28 Critic Reviews
62
46% Positive
13 Reviews
13 Reviews
50% Mixed
14 Reviews
14 Reviews
4% Negative
1 Review
1 Review
I’m Dying Up Here convincingly recreates both a period and the primal scream existence of would-be star comedians who seem to most enjoy trading very barbed insults during frequent gatherings at a local diner.
The series, created by David Flebotte, doesn’t break any particularly new ground--dying is still easy but comedy is still hard--but it is a compelling character-driven attempt to capture a moment in time when comedy and the culture were evolving.
This fictionalized version has strong moments, and the cast is so deep and the level of incidental detail so rich that it’s an eminently watchable show, but one that hasn’t quite figured out how to properly exploit the setting it knows so well.
The drama has a lot going for it, with a strong ensemble of actors. ... There are many people we're supposed to care about, whose lives are not particularly happy, but none has enough screen time to make them sufficiently sympathetic. Too often, they come off as personality types rather than specific people. .... And then the entire ensemble is somewhat overwhelmed by the show's bold, frenzied filming style.
Dying drops a killer set but doesn’t know how to close the room.
I’m Dying Up Here never manages to find its footing amidst the challenges it created for itself, and audiences suffer for that. Only give this one a watch if you’re a die-hard comedy fan--but don’t expect to laugh.
The comics’ jokes aren’t funny. Because of that, we don’t buy into their talent and can’t get invested in their journey. And as soon as they step offstage, any semblance of humor dries up completely.
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 43 User Ratings
7.4
79% Positive
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5% Mixed
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16% Negative
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User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 43 User Ratings
7.4
79% Positive
34 Ratings
34 Ratings
5% Mixed
2 Ratings
2 Ratings
16% Negative
7 Ratings
7 Ratings
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Initial Release Date: Jun 4, 2017
Number of seasons: 2 Seasons
Rating: TV-MA
Awards
California on Location Awards
• 1 Nomination
Legionnaires of Laughter Legacy Awards
• 1 Nomination
Young Entertainer Awards
• 1 Nomination
