Togetherness

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Season 1
  • Network: HBO
  • Series Premiere Date: Jan 11, 2015
Season #: 2, 1
User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 74 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 59 out of 74
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 74
  3. Negative: 9 out of 74
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  1. MoSoKo
    Sep 18, 2015
    9
    I am in LOVE with Togetherness. The characters are beautifully human and tender. I wasn't expecting to be so charmed by the sweetness of this series, but I'm so glad I chose this for a late night binge. The stories unfold with a melancholy earnestness that drew me in from the very first episode. I'm very excited for season 2!
  2. HenryD
    Jan 11, 2015
    1
    Incredibly disappointed in the first episode. I've liked a couple of the Duplass Brothers' movies quite a bit and I'm at the same point in life as the characters on this show so I thought it would be right in my wheel house. Instead, I found almost nothing authentic about these characters and was bored by what transpired. If it's supposed to be a comedy it was a failure for me because IIncredibly disappointed in the first episode. I've liked a couple of the Duplass Brothers' movies quite a bit and I'm at the same point in life as the characters on this show so I thought it would be right in my wheel house. Instead, I found almost nothing authentic about these characters and was bored by what transpired. If it's supposed to be a comedy it was a failure for me because I didn't laugh or even smile at anything. If it was supposed to give me insights into life and humanity it was also a failure because there was nothing here that I found insightful. I'll watch a couple of more episodes in hopes it gets better because it has a number of positive reviews, but it will have to drastically improve for me to watch more than three. To sum up, I didn't really buy anything that was happening, but at least I was bored by it.… Expand
  3. PoeticDumpling
    Jan 12, 2015
    8
    I thoroughly enjoyed it. I give it an 8 to allow for room to bloom. Unlike HenryD, I loved the characters and found them to be authentic sharing very human moments with one another. I smiled and laughed a good bit except in the darker, dramatic moments. I enjoy this one because based on the first episode it has a lot of heart to lighten up and balance out the weightier issues going onI thoroughly enjoyed it. I give it an 8 to allow for room to bloom. Unlike HenryD, I loved the characters and found them to be authentic sharing very human moments with one another. I smiled and laughed a good bit except in the darker, dramatic moments. I enjoy this one because based on the first episode it has a lot of heart to lighten up and balance out the weightier issues going on these lives. This is the better version (assuming it maintains the quality of episode 1) of FX's Married which I found to be utterly depressing and barely laughed the whole season. It was more painful to watch Married than some dramas, but hopefully this will keep a flow of light anchored well into the season. Duplass Bros. are gifted at great writing. They have an excellent track record. However this plays out I expect it will be worth the commitment.… Expand
  4. Prodd
    Jan 23, 2015
    10
    I've watch two episodes so far and I think it's great. I don't know how to explain what the essence of my enjoyment is but it's something about the interaction between the characters. It's either partially improvised or very well written but when the characters are talking, the conversations just seem real.

    I'm looking forward to watching the rest of the season.
  5. DakotaFred
    Dec 6, 2015
    10
    I gave this a 10 simply because its better than Transparent, which most definitely does not deserve the title of best show on this site. In reality though, this show is average to good... at least it has some interesting character development and storyline.. rather than just shallow shock for ratings dumbed down crap, like Transparent.
  6. j1train
    Jan 12, 2015
    8
    A confident and charming pilot episode boasting a great cast. Here's hoping the underrated Melanie Lynskey and Amanda Peet get awards love. With this and Amazon Prime's Transparent, the Duplass brothers are having a moment.
  7. SCorso60
    Feb 24, 2015
    5
    I thought this show might be an interesting one, but have really grown to pretty much detest all of the characters with the exception of Alex. Brett is a crybaby who talks WAY too much (STFU already) and a weakling who needs to stand up for himself not only with his boss but also with his wife. Michelle is an annoyingly childish girl/woman who seems to be able to leave her kids at a whimI thought this show might be an interesting one, but have really grown to pretty much detest all of the characters with the exception of Alex. Brett is a crybaby who talks WAY too much (STFU already) and a weakling who needs to stand up for himself not only with his boss but also with his wife. Michelle is an annoyingly childish girl/woman who seems to be able to leave her kids at a whim (?) I wonder who is watching them when she goes to the site of the charter school to flirt with David. Her forays into singlehood fantasy life are pathetic. Unless the backstory, of course, shows her having a gun held to her head, being forced to accept the role of stay at home wife and mother. Tina is a self absorbed twit, and the way she has treated Alex thus far is pretty despicable. I thought David might be a decent character who might realize he is the object of Michelle's schoolgirl crush fantasy but not act on it out of respect for the fact that she is married with kids, but I t seems he will be disappointing as well. Only Alex, as much of a train wreck as he may be, pretty much knows who he is and sort of knows what he wants. His actions in "Ghost in Chains" were the first any character has taken on this show that I respected. I can watch shows that have characters I do not like, but who are compelling (The Sopranos), but this bunch is just annoying. The only reason I give it even a 5 is because, despite the limitations of embodying characters who are annoyances, the actors do a very good job with what they are given. The show itself? If I want to be annoyed, I can find plenty in real life to help me with that, I don;t need to court it in my entertainment.… Expand
  8. sfjcg
    Feb 17, 2015
    8
    So far I'm really liking it The characters seem really real to me - pretty flawed. I'm looking forward to watching more episodes. I see a lot of potential.
  9. laylamc
    May 20, 2018
    8
    Sad this one didn’t totally get a fair shake. Likeable, terribly frustrating characters with unbelievable chemistry.
  10. OpinionatedGuy
    Mar 23, 2015
    7
    I wasn’t a big fan of the pilot. It felt too dull and unfunny at most times. But I am glad I gave this show more time to find its footing and its balance between drama and comedy.

    One thing I liked about Togetherness is how it feels like a comedy show but at the same time has dramatic elements in it and I think that makes the show quite realistic. I liked how it deals with a    I wasn’t a big fan of the pilot. It felt too dull and unfunny at most times. But I am glad I gave this show more time to find its footing and its balance between drama and comedy.

    One thing I liked about Togetherness is how it feels like a comedy show but at the same time has dramatic elements in it and I think that makes the show quite realistic.

    I liked how it deals with a long-term marriage in such a realistic way as Brett (played by show co-creator Mark Duplass) and Michelle (played by Melanie Lynskey) try their best to make their romance alive once again without any soap opera elements in that situation.

    I also liked how the show develops a new yet complicated flirtatious relationship between Tina (played by Amanda Peet) and Alex (played by Steve Zissis). I think this is the show’s comedic plot because there are times when I cringed and facepalmed so much that I laugh as well because of how awkward it is.

    The character development flows naturally with the plot and again makes this show realistic as it doesn’t feel abrupt or sudden at all.

    Although this isn’t one of my favorites, I will continue watching Togetherness because this show had potential and has interesting stories that I would still like to continue watching in the next season.    … Expand
  11. roinujrino
    Nov 30, 2015
    10
    It's just perfect. The work that the Duplass have done with this show is awesome. I don't think I've seen something as original and different as Togetherness.
  12. 4opinions
    Jan 31, 2015
    9
    We watched all three episodes in a row and were disappointed that the next ones weren't available. The dialog and relationships between the characters all had resonance. We found them to be more three dimensional than in many shows. It was funny and sweet while not being slapstick. Looking forward to the next episodes.

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Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 23 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 23
  3. Negative: 0 out of 23
  1. IndieWire
    Reviewed by: Ben Travers
    Feb 26, 2016
    100
    Togetherness finds a lovely, inspirational cohesiveness in a remarkably brief amount of time. By the end of the second episode, it's clear something special is happening among the cast--Lynskey is the true standout, though Pappas and Peet won't be short of fans--and the two brothers leading them in front of and behind the camera couldn't be more in tune with everything they've created.
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  2. Salon
    Reviewed by: Willa Paskin
    Jan 13, 2015
    80
    If anything, the depth of the show is enhanced by the humor, and vice versa.
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  3. Newark Star-Ledger
    Reviewed by: Vicki Hyman
    Jan 13, 2015
    100
    The four lead characters don't come off as deliberately, purposefully awful. In fact, they're so likable that their self-sabotaging almost adds to their charms. You're rooting for everyone, even when they're at cross-purposes.
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