Daisy Jones & the Six (2023)

The AV Club finds the miniseries a crowd-pleasing, straightforwardly good time despite familiar plot turns and flaws in its mockumentary format. It praises the electric chemistry between Riley Keough and Sam Claflin, along with the show’s music and ’70s-era production design.

Jessop calls the series a fun, breezy ride that breaks little new ground but remains entertaining. She praises Riley Keough’s performance and the smoky, guitar-heavy music, while criticizing the forced interview segments and underdeveloped storylines.

Cormack finds the series enjoyable and easy to binge, though its story feels familiar. The catchy tunes are a particular strength.

The series is flawed but compelling, and well worth watching as a showcase for its two leads. The critic especially praises Riley Keough’s magnetic performance, while faulting the ensemble’s lack of texture and the show’s antiseptic feel.

Butcher finds the series solid but slightly underwhelming, with its glossy presentation and rushed storytelling blunting its emotional impact. She praises the cast’s musical commitment, especially the magic of Keough and Claflin performing together.

The critic finds the series enjoyable but too polished and lacking in urgency and rock ’n’ roll edge. She praises Riley Keough’s electric performance and the show’s period costumes, locations, and music.

Travers gives the series a harsh verdict, finding its documentary framing and central romance unconvincing. He singles out the music as a rare bright spot, though only a limited one.

Mangan finds the series glossy and entertaining but ultimately too slick and sanitary to bring the band to life. She praises the chemistry between Keough and Claflin, while finding the screen version less compelling than the book.

Baker finds the series a shallow, slow-moving adaptation that falls short of its potential. She singles out the original songs and soundtrack as its saving grace.

Hadadi finds the series enjoyable but ultimately too small and narrowly focused on romance. She praises the cast’s chemistry and the scenes showing how the band develops its music, while criticizing the thin world-building and sidelining of other band members.

Govert finds the series highly entertaining despite its awkward documentary-style framing and uneven ending. She especially praises the central performances and the convincing musical performances.

Siroky’s review is positive about the adaptation. She particularly praises the inspired casting, especially the chemistry between Riley Keough and Sam Claflin.

Russell finds the series electrifying overall, though its melodramatic ending undermines much of what came before. She singles out Riley Keough’s magnetic performance as Daisy for praise.

Boccella finds the adaptation flat, slow, and emotionally diminished compared with the novel. She praises the catchy songs and the band’s most vibrant 1970s performance moments.

Herman finds the series weighed down by familiar clichés and an adaptation that loses the novel’s distinctive perspective. She praises the conflicted love-triangle scenes, where the characters feel most fully realized.