--- title: "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend: the reviews" canonical: "https://film.one/tv/crazy-ex-girlfriend/reviews" title_page: "https://film.one/tv/crazy-ex-girlfriend" critics_score: 79 critics_reviews: 8 licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL." --- # Crazy Ex-Girlfriend (2015): what the critics said Critics' score 79 from 8 reviews: 8 positive, 0 mixed, 0 negative. Every one of the eight reviews is favourable, and the praise clusters in the same two places: the songs and Rachel Bloom. Critics describe the musical numbers as clever genre pastiches that let the show raise dark subjects, depression and anxiety chiefly, without turning into a dark show, and most call Bloom, who created the series and stars in it, a talent worth watching. Several also credit the writing for giving a tired trope, the unhinged ex, more sympathy and depth than the title promises, and for treating mental illness and female sexuality with unusual care. The reservations are about the early episodes rather than the idea. The Hollywood Reporter finds the pilot rough and underdeveloped once the songs stop, and Variety worries the premise could go off the rails over a long run. Later reviews, covering the second and third seasons, report that it does not. The spread is narrow, from good to very good, with no dissenters. ## The Guardian Fi1m's normalised score 90/100 (inferred from the text). 29 July 2016. The critic calls the show a near-miraculous musical romcom that combines knockabout comedy with full-blown melodrama in an authentic exploration of depression and anxiety. They single out creator-star Rachel Bloom’s electrifying performance and the clever genre-pastiche songs for particular praise. [Read the review](https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2016/jul/29/crazy-ex-girlfriend-rachel-bloom-comedy) ## Vulture Fi1m's normalised score 90/100 (inferred from the text). 9 October 2015. The critic calls the series a glorious anomaly and welcome surprise among familiar network shows. They single out its bold originality, emotional depth, and the way its cartoonish musical style allows it to explore dark ideas without becoming a dark show. [Read the review](https://www.vulture.com/2015/10/crazy-ex-girlfriend-is-crazy-good.html) ## Variety — Brian Lowry Fi1m's normalised score 80/100 (inferred from the text). 8 October 2015. The pilot delivers infectious energy through its production numbers and establishes Bloom as a talent to watch, making for a promising companion to Jane the Virgin despite the risk of the premise going off the rails. [Read the review](https://variety.com/2015/tv/reviews/crazy-ex-girlfriend-review-rachel-bloom-musical-cw-1201607885/) ## IndieWire — Steve Greene Fi1m's normalised score 70/100 (inferred from the text). 13 October 2017. The series remains stellar in season 3 even as the 'craziness' spreads, with power in how it explores the impact of Rebecca's rejection on those around her. It raises the stakes while maintaining its unique voice. [Read the review](https://www.indiewire.com/criticism/shows/crazy-ex-girlfriend-season-3-review-rachel-bloom-1201886468/) ## Radio Times — Daniel Furn Fi1m's normalised score 70/100 (inferred from the text). The show gives depth to the crazy ex-girlfriend trope through its story of a lawyer moving to win back her ex. It stands out for sensitively exploring mental illness and normalising topics like female sexuality. [Read the review](https://www.radiotimes.com/programme/b-5co9i8/crazy-exgirlfriend/) ## The Hollywood Reporter — Daniel Fienberg Fi1m's normalised score 70/100 (inferred from the text). 8 October 2015. The musical numbers are among the best of the fall season and Bloom is a talent to watch, but the rest of the pilot feels rough and underdeveloped, leaving room for improvement in this charming mess. [Read the review](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-reviews/crazy-girlfriend-tv-review-830806/) ## Den of Geek Fi1m's normalised score 90/100 (inferred from the text). 19 August 2016. The critic praises the series as an inventive, nuanced comedy-drama that defies its title and rom-com packaging, blending sharp writing, emotional depth, and brilliant songs while exploring mental illness and flawed characters with feminist insight. [Read the review](https://www.denofgeek.com/tv/crazy-ex-girlfriend-a-netflix-uk-gem-well-worth-your-time/) ## Paste — May Saunders Rating 9.0. 24 November 2015. The critic praises the episode for its ambitious blend of musical comedy and serious exploration of depression and self-medication. They highlight the strong supporting cast performances and the show's growing confidence in its unique format. [Read the review](https://www.pastemagazine.com/comedy/crazy-ex-girlfriend/crazy-ex-girlfriend-review-im-so-happy-that-josh-i) --- © Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL. Our review: https://film.one/tv/crazy-ex-girlfriend.md