--- title: "High Fidelity: the reviews" canonical: "https://film.one/tv/high-fidelity-2020/reviews" title_page: "https://film.one/tv/high-fidelity-2020" critics_score: 58 critics_reviews: 10 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." --- # High Fidelity (2020): what the critics said Critics' score 58 from 10 reviews: 6 positive, 2 mixed, 2 negative. Most critics find High Fidelity an enjoyable, imperfect reinvention, with praise clustering around the cast and the record-store friendships. Zoë Kravitz earns approval for a funny, vulnerable take on Rob, while Da’Vine Joy Randolph’s comic energy as Cherise wins over even several sceptical reviewers. The music and the fuller lives given to Rob’s friends also help persuade supporters that the series has something of its own to offer. The spread is wide, however, and the central story is the main dividing point. Supporters find a thoughtful update; less convinced critics see a derivative series whose protagonist and relationships remain underdeveloped, with complaints ranging from meandering middle episodes to a rushed ending. The Hollywood Reporter offers the sharpest dissent, finding the adaptation glum and largely soulless despite its eclectic music and more poignant Simon-focused episode. The disagreement is less about the supporting cast than whether Rob’s story sustains the season. ## IndieWire — Steve Greene Rating B+. 14 February 2020. Greene finds the series a breezy, satisfying adaptation that follows its own rhythm, though its middle episodes sometimes meander. He particularly praises Da’Vine Joy Randolph, whose Cherise brings vital energy to the story. [Read the review](https://www.indiewire.com/criticism/shows/high-fidelity-review-zoe-kravitz-hulu-tv-show-1202211225/) ## Vulture — Jen Chaney Fi1m's normalised score 70/100 (inferred from the text). 7 February 2020. Chaney finds the series enjoyable and a worthwhile, if imperfect, reinvention of the original. She especially praises Zoë Kravitz’s vulnerable performance and Da’Vine Joy Randolph’s comic energy. [Read the review](https://www.vulture.com/2020/02/high-fidelity-hulu-review.html) ## Variety — Daniel D'Addario Fi1m's normalised score 45/100 (inferred from the text). 3 February 2020. The critic finds the series watchable but too generic and hazy, with an underdeveloped central story. Da’Vine Joy Randolph and David H. Holmes bring welcome texture to the record-store scenes and a standout episode. [Read the review](https://variety.com/2020/tv/reviews/high-fidelity-zoe-kravitz-review-1203485285/) ## The Guardian — Adrian Horton Fi1m's normalised score 35/100 (inferred from the text). 12 February 2020. The review finds the series compelling at times but ultimately hollow and too invested in its protagonist’s performed coolness. It singles out Da’Vine Joy Randolph and the supporting cast for bringing depth and energy. [Read the review](https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2020/feb/12/high-fidelity-review-hulu-zoe-kravitz) ## The Hollywood Reporter — Inkoo Kang Fi1m's normalised score 15/100 (inferred from the text). 3 February 2020. Kang finds the reboot a largely soulless, glum cover that fails to understand the original’s appeal. She praises its musical eclecticism, while noting that the Simon-focused episode offers a more poignant version of what the season attempts. [Read the review](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-reviews/high-fidelity-review-1274812/) ## Den of Geek — Delia Harrington Rating 4/5. 19 February 2020. The review finds the series a wonderful, nuanced update that makes a compelling journey of familiar material. It praises Zoe Kravitz’s performance and the show’s music-rich, vividly realized world, while faulting its rushed, unsatisfying ending. [Read the review](https://www.denofgeek.com/tv/high-fidelity-review-spoiler-free/) ## Paste — LaToya Ferguson Rating 8.0/10. 12 February 2020. Ferguson finds the series a charming, thoughtful modernization that stands on its own while honoring its source material. She particularly praises the fuller friendship among Rob and her record-store employees. [Read the review](https://www.pastemagazine.com/tv/high-fidelity/high-fidelity-hulu-review) ## Consequence — Erica Campbell Fi1m's normalised score 70/100 (inferred from the text). 4 February 2020. The critic finds the series enjoyable and relatable despite its frustrating moments. She especially praises the charisma and independent story arcs of Rob’s record-store friends, Cherise and Simon. [Read the review](https://consequence.net/2020/02/tv-review-high-fidelity/) ## The Ringer — Rob Harvilla Fi1m's normalised score 70/100 (inferred from the text). 13 February 2020. Harvilla finds the reboot appealing and enjoyable as light Valentine’s Day viewing, though it works less well as social commentary. He praises Zoë Kravitz’s funny, nuanced take on Rob and the series’ sharp updates to the original’s music-world details. [Read the review](https://www.theringer.com/2020/02/13/tv/hulu-high-fidelity-series-remake-review) ## Collider — Kristen Lopez Rating ★★ Fair. 14 February 2020. The critic finds the series too derivative of the film and says its lead character remains stagnant. Da’Vine Joy Randolph’s lively performance as Cherise is singled out as a bright spot. [Read the review](https://collider.com/high-fidelity-hulu-review/) --- © 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/high-fidelity-2020.md