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- FX
- Jul 17, 2014
- FX
- Jul 17, 2014
Summary Self-absorbed writer Jimmy Shive-Overly (Chris Geere) and cynical PR rep Gretchen Cutler (Aya Cash) meet at a wedding and fall in love with each other in this Stephen Falk comedy.
Created By: Stephen Falk
- FX
- Jul 17, 2014
- FX
- Jul 17, 2014
Summary Self-absorbed writer Jimmy Shive-Overly (Chris Geere) and cynical PR rep Gretchen Cutler (Aya Cash) meet at a wedding and fall in love with each other in this Stephen Falk comedy.
Created By: Stephen Falk
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 20 Critic Reviews
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65% Positive
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25% Mixed
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10% Negative
2 Reviews
2 Reviews
Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 20 Critic Reviews
65
65% Positive
13 Reviews
13 Reviews
25% Mixed
5 Reviews
5 Reviews
10% Negative
2 Reviews
2 Reviews
Gretchen and Jimmy's story, which acquires surprising emotional weight as the season progresses, is highly addictive on its own merits.
You’re the Worst immediately finds what all comedies hope for: character chemistry and a certain zing to the writing, transcending its naughtiest nature with a disarming taste of sweetness.
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 155 User Ratings
8.0
83% Positive
128 Ratings
128 Ratings
11% Mixed
17 Ratings
17 Ratings
6% Negative
10 Ratings
10 Ratings
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 155 User Ratings
8.0
83% Positive
128 Ratings
128 Ratings
11% Mixed
17 Ratings
17 Ratings
6% Negative
10 Ratings
10 Ratings
I have to say, I'm honestly surprised as to the low ratings for this show. I've only heard nothing but praise and my friends have been hooked after watching an episode or two. It's a comedy/drama that follows two pretty messed up individuals navigating the pitfalls and struggles of daily life.
The show leans on the comedy side, and I rarely feel enlightened from watching it, but there are some honestly tender moments and the scenes with Sam tend to be hillarious. Rarely do I binge watch a show, but You're the Worst is one of them. I'd recommend it for people who like Shameless (US), Love, and Master of None.
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SEASON 1
[SPOILER ALERT: This review contains spoilers.]
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SEASON 1
[Jimmy (Chris Geere) and Gretchen (Aya Cash) are] both terrible people in a myriad ways, and yet, they really seem to connect, which allows “You’re the Worst” to evince an acidic sweetness through its bleakness.
We know the end point for these two; they’re made for each other. But the writing makes the bumpy journey nonetheless entertaining.
While You’re the Worst is eventful, its emotional beats are not exactly original. It feels like watching the first 20 minutes of a rom-com over and over again, a notion that I find not entirely unpleasant.
The show mimics an indie-film sensibility, with each of the leads conveying just enough vulnerability to offset their odious ways, although it’s not clear that’s enough--especially with the duo essentially being the entire show. (His roommate, her friend and the kid neighbor all feel more like devices than characters.)
Cash and Geere are two talented performers selling this mess as best they can, but mostly the show suffocates under its own feeling of brashness.
This dark and occasionally raunchy comedy is definitely worth a watch. The two leads are good comedy actors, but it is Aya Cash who stands out the most. The supporting cast shows their comedic chops more and more as the season progresses.
The characters have clear development and you find yourself liking them, despite the fact they aren't very good people. The first season is bookended very well, as themes mentioned in the first episode have parallels in episode 10. Making it a very thought-out season.
Overall, You're the Worst is a great show, with a perfect first season.
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SEASON 1
The leads are holes but it's played to be a strength, so it kind of makes you turn your head and go "huh?" And though they're unapologetic holes there are glimpses of their desire to be "normal", so that's an interesting premise to follow.
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SEASON 1
Not sure about this one. Lots of gratuitous sex, more for shock value. The two lead characters are dislikeable. The interjection of a young boy moving across the street from the male lead smacks of "About a Boy" (the movie, not the TV series. Will continue to give it a shot, but need something redeemable fairly quickly.
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SEASON 1
You're the Worst is the worst. I'm getting so tired of shows trying to desperately seem edgy and hyper-sexual. It always looks forced and this one is not even funny. I feel embarrassed watching it because they are trying way too hard. I gave it 2 points because the lead actress has potential and should be using it somewhere else. I'm sad that this show is popular. It says a lot about our society.
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SEASON 1
I love unsympathetic characters AND raunchy dialog, and I STILL don't like this show.
It is unfunny, chock-full of cliches that aren't even freshened up convincingly, has 2-dimensional "characters", and lots of R-rated sexy bits. The acting and writing come out of a can.
It bears repeating: unfunny.
So really, all the show's got is some sexy bits. If you're looking to watch some sexy bits, may I recommend a place called The Internet? There's a pretty good supply.
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