Lady Dynamite: Season 1

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Generally favorable reviews based on 92 Ratings

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Lady Dynamite: Season 2

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NETFLIX | Season Premiere Date: May 20, 2016

Summary: The comedy series inspired by comedian Maria Bamford's life will feature guest stars such as Ana Gasteyer, Tig Notaro, Patton Oswalt, Adam Pally, Brandon Routh, Sarah Silverman, and Mira Sorvino.

Genre(s): Comedy

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E12. Enter Super Grisham
Air Date: May 20, 2016
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S1:E11. Mein Ramp
Air Date: May 20, 2016
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S1:E10. Knife Feelings
Air Date: May 20, 2016

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Robert Lloyd

May 20, 2016

It is cheerful, dark, surreal, profane, aspirational, meta-fictional and packed with people playing versions of themselves or other people entirely (or playing versions of themselves playing other people entirely); it plays with visual and verbal puns, with moods and acting styles and moves around in time and dimension. And while these are elements of many modern comedies--it owes something to "It's Garry Shandling's Show," "Curb Your Enthusiasm," "30 Rock," "The Sarah Silverman Program," Hurwitz's "Arrested Development" and the cracked spirit of Adult Swim--I have never seen them assembled in quite this way, or with quite so much gusto. Read full review

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David Wiegand

May 17, 2016

Courage or crazy, or maybe both, everyone involved is following the same directive: to blow up the traditional sitcom. It’s just crazy funny. Read full review

Joshua Alston

May 18, 2016

A show that relies so heavily on self-awareness has to have a beating heart and a big helping of humanity, and by focusing on Bamford’s mental health struggles, Lady Dynamite turns into something deeper, more challenging, and ultimately, more rewarding than a winking self-parody. Read full review

Hank Stuever

May 20, 2016

More deeply and uniquely, Lady Dynamite delivers a knowing, if satirical, glimpse of bipolar disorder--sort of like the Carrie Fisher story with a whole lot more Kimmy Schmidt thrown in. Read full review

Ken Tucker

May 25, 2016

I didn’t laugh very frequently watching Lady Dynamite, but I was never less than absorbed by it. Read full review

Caroline Framke

May 23, 2016

With the confidence of a show that knows exactly what it wants to be--and with the titanic Bamford anchoring every scene with incredible empathy and generosity, Lady Dynamite manages to stand out amid the constantly churning fray of television by being entirely, proudly itself. Read full review

Terry Terrones

May 17, 2016

A unique series with an unusual premise, Lady Dynamite is awkwardly addictive. Read full review

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mynameisjonas

May 22, 2016

I think this show is a brilliant and hilarious portrayal of bipolar disorder and depression. It has the offbeat pacing of Arrested Development with time travel and 4th wall breaks mixed in. It gives the show a manic feel that is hard to keep up with at times, but is definitely worth it. I'veI think this show is a brilliant and hilarious portrayal of bipolar disorder and depression. It has the offbeat pacing of Arrested Development with time travel and 4th wall breaks mixed in. It gives the show a manic feel that is hard to keep up with at times, but is definitely worth it. I've never seen anything like it.… Expand

10 of 12 users found this helpful102

Girl_Limitless

Jun 8, 2018

Maria Bamford is realistic about her mental health issues. Her character on the show is an exaggeration of how she really feels. She feels isolated, alone, different, crazy, and awkward. She really feels like that in real life. This show is important because she's able to show her imperfectMaria Bamford is realistic about her mental health issues. Her character on the show is an exaggeration of how she really feels. She feels isolated, alone, different, crazy, and awkward. She really feels like that in real life. This show is important because she's able to show her imperfect self to others and it lets others know that it's okay. This show is funny, and it has dark moments, but all of our lives have dark moments. I can't believe NETFLIX canceled it! We need Maria and her show more than EVER! People have issues and need to learn how to cope with them! Maria helps people do that. Corporations that make all the decisions with their money hungry ways sicken me.… Expand

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NavyBean

May 23, 2016

the opening of this series made me howl like a wolf who just drank a 2-liter bottle of Mountain Code Red. I can't believer I'd never heard of Maria Bamford before this show. She is exactly the type of woman I like: good looks and low self esteem. I love it with my heart and my mind and my mouth.

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Scraper

May 30, 2016

If it's Maria Bamford, it has to be funny and it is sometimes. I think she just took some missteps in direction for the sake of wackiness like when they break the fourth wall and the show goes meta. Many characters are shuffled around in all different places. Everybody is zany or loony. IIf it's Maria Bamford, it has to be funny and it is sometimes. I think she just took some missteps in direction for the sake of wackiness like when they break the fourth wall and the show goes meta. Many characters are shuffled around in all different places. Everybody is zany or loony. I think it's pretty funny but its too complicated for it's own good.… Expand

0 of 3 users found this helpful03

Rtheom

May 22, 2016

It is very stream of consciousness which is, inherently, very jumpy and jarring. It doesn't help that it jumps out of the show and into "real life" randomly. Some might really like this, but it's definitely not for everyone, including me. That being said, if you're already a fan of MariaIt is very stream of consciousness which is, inherently, very jumpy and jarring. It doesn't help that it jumps out of the show and into "real life" randomly. Some might really like this, but it's definitely not for everyone, including me. That being said, if you're already a fan of Maria Bamford's comedy, I'm sure you'll enjoy this.… Expand

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cherold

May 28, 2016

Considering it's created by Hurwitz and has gotten rave reviews, I found the pilot episode disappointing. The jumping in and out of character is clever and I liked the way the show poked fun at doing standup in series, I appreciated the attempt to find alternative ways to move through layersConsidering it's created by Hurwitz and has gotten rave reviews, I found the pilot episode disappointing. The jumping in and out of character is clever and I liked the way the show poked fun at doing standup in series, I appreciated the attempt to find alternative ways to move through layers of time, there was a great bit by a sharky agent who just wants to "be best friends" and the opening ad parody was pretty amusing. The cast is first rate.

But overall, I just didn't laugh that much, and the show felt like it was trying to hard to be clever but was willing to do so at the expense of making the story (such as it was) work. Overall, it felt jumpy and episodic and a bit uncomfortable. It wasn't bad, but it didn't make me want to watch any more episodes.… Expand

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Shihabzhere

Jul 12, 2016

You folks have good stuff to say about this particular show ? I don't understand how that is possible at all. I don't mean to be critical or rude. How could anyone sit through any episode of this. It isn't 1995 anymore where there's a lack of variety in TV shows. Why would anyone produceYou folks have good stuff to say about this particular show ? I don't understand how that is possible at all. I don't mean to be critical or rude. How could anyone sit through any episode of this. It isn't 1995 anymore where there's a lack of variety in TV shows. Why would anyone produce this keeping what audience in mind ? And again why would you all promote this show ? That's the most baffling part for me to digest.
This is my first review on Metacritic. I come here for solid advice for over a year so that I get proper guidance for how I want to spend my precious TV watching moments of my very busy life just like most common people. I couldn't stand and not say anything about how oddly this show has been rated. This is really alarming.… Expand

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 2

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- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: November 10, 2017
Season 1

85
- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: May 20, 2016
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  S1:E12. Enter Super Grisham
  Air Date: May 20, 2016
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  S1:E11. Mein Ramp
  Air Date: May 20, 2016
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  S1:E10. Knife Feelings
  Air Date: May 20, 2016
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  S1:E9. No Friend Left Behind
  Air Date: May 20, 2016
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  S1:E8. A Vaginismus Miracle
  Air Date: May 20, 2016
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  S1:E7. Josue
  Air Date: May 20, 2016
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  S1:E6. Loaf Coach
  Air Date: May 20, 2016
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  S1:E5. I Love You
  Air Date: May 20, 2016
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  S1:E4. Jack and Diane
  Air Date: May 20, 2016
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  S1:E3. White Trash
  Air Date: May 20, 2016
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  S1:E2. Bisexual Because of Meth
  Air Date: May 20, 2016
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  S1:E1. Pilot
  Air Date: May 20, 2016