Single Drunk Female

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Season 1
  • Network: Freeform
  • Series Premiere Date: Jan 20, 2022
Season #: 2, 1
Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
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Critic Reviews

  1. The Guardian
    Reviewed by: Ellen E Jones
    Apr 6, 2022
    80
    Single Drunk Female demonstrates the hard-won emotional maturity of a recovering addict by allowing Sam to not only get her act together, but also become a little less tediously self-involved as a result.
  2. Salon
    Reviewed by: Melanie McFarland
    Jan 20, 2022
    80
    "Single Drunk Female" similarly benefits from Finch's introspection about her sobriety, filtered with care and grace through Black-D'Elia performance. Through her, Samantha's struggles feel universal, in that you don't have to have battled cravings for drugs and alcohol for her perpetual life fatigue to speak to you.
  3. Washington Post
    Reviewed by: Inkoo Kang
    Jan 20, 2022
    80
    Instantly charming and dense with talent.
  5. Decider
    Reviewed by: Joel Keller
    Jan 20, 2022
    80
    Single Drunk Female gets off to a strong start with its first episode and gets better as it goes along, because it builds a world of nuanced characters right from its first scenes.
  6. Under The Radar
    Reviewed by: Lily Moayeri
    Jan 19, 2022
    80
    The sensitive and relatable approach to its subject matter treats the seriousness of alcoholism and the difficulties of recovery with respect and dignity, the laughs a tonic rather than gratuitous. Recommended for all generations at the end of the alphabet.
  7. Variety
    Reviewed by: Daniel D'Addario
    Jan 13, 2022
    80
    This show has a real perspective on its central character, a young woman who’s spent her twenties hiding from her feelings. And beginning at the moment when she must finally confront them gives rise to thoughtful plotting, but also to the sort of wit and observation that’s only possible when one is finally being honest.
  8. The A.V. Club
    Reviewed by: Leila Latif
    Jan 14, 2022
    75
    While Black-D’Elia’s drunk acting is always welcome, it’s just as joyful to see her as the person Samantha evolves into.
  9. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Kristen Baldwin
    Jan 13, 2022
    75
    In a perfect/streaming world, the half-hour episodes would have a bit more time to breathe — say, 30 actual minutes rather than the basic cable standard of 22-plus-commercials. But there's enough fizzy fun here to make SDF worth sampling, and I wouldn't say no to a second round.
  10. TV Guide Magazine
    Reviewed by: Matt Roush
    Jan 27, 2022
    70
    Raw yet wry character study. [31 Jan - 13 Feb 2022, p.5]
  11. Boston Globe
    Reviewed by: Matthew Gilbert
    Jan 25, 2022
    70
    There are times when “Single Drunk Female” is predictable, and the “drunk” acting is spotty in the flashbacks. But those flaws didn’t get in the way of my enjoyment.
  12. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Angie Han
    Jan 19, 2022
    70
    Single Drunk Female is not particularly interested in neatness. What it prioritizes is clarity — of voice, of vision, of perspective. The results are steady and likable, even when its leading lady acts anything but.

Awards & Rankings

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#77 Best TV Season of 2022

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User Score
6.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 9 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 9
  3. Negative: 2 out of 9
  1. JorgeGonzalez92
    Jun 17, 2022
    8
    I decided to wait until the season finale to leave my review because while the first few episodes were pretty good, I am always fearful ofI decided to wait until the season finale to leave my review because while the first few episodes were pretty good, I am always fearful of great shows petering off as the season progresses. However, that was not the case here. Single Drunk Female gives a poignant and truthful view of the struggle with addiction, yet it refuses to compromise on comedy. It is one of my unexpected gems of the 2021-22 television season, and thus I can only recommend it.… Full Review »
  2. Premier991
    Feb 6, 2022
    8
    For what it is (genre and content), this is a really well done show (at least through episode 4,which is all I've seen). I didn't have highFor what it is (genre and content), this is a really well done show (at least through episode 4,which is all I've seen). I didn't have high hopes for this show, but it's my favorite show of 2022 so far. Great acting, story, character development, etc.… Full Review »
  3. booond
    Jan 27, 2022
    7
    First episode was written poorly. It was over-the-top of Mt. Everest. If mother and daughter fell off a cliff at the end of epi 1 there'd be aFirst episode was written poorly. It was over-the-top of Mt. Everest. If mother and daughter fell off a cliff at the end of epi 1 there'd be a huge round of applause. Second episode was calmer and they did a better job though both mother and daughter lean toward cartoon characters. The rest of the cast attempts to depict better human beings which dampens the nastiness. My score is about as high as I think they can climb. If you want to watch a rehab story with plenty of humor and better lead characters then watch This Way Up.… Full Review »
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