--- title: "Starstruck: the reviews" canonical: "https://film.one/tv/starstruck/reviews" title_page: "https://film.one/tv/starstruck" critics_score: 80 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." --- # Starstruck (2021): what the critics said Critics' score 80 from 8 reviews: 8 positive, 0 mixed, 0 negative. Every one of the eight reviews so far is positive, and the praise lands in the same place: Rose Matafeo, who co-writes and stars. Most critics single out her comic timing and her ease on screen as the reason the series works, with the writing close behind, fast and flirty rather than laboured. Her chemistry with Nikesh Patel comes up again and again, and several reviews mention the supporting cast, Minnie Driver among them, as part of what keeps the thing warm rather than merely brisk. The spread is narrow, running from good to very good, and the reservations are small. The Guardian calls the premise improbable before conceding the series is enjoyable anyway, and one or two others treat the set-up, an ordinary woman sleeping with a film star, as the least interesting thing about the show. Nobody argues it is more than a romcom; the only disagreement is over how good a romcom it is. ## Evening Standard Fi1m's normalised score 90/100 (inferred from the text). 26 April 2021. An early contender for comedy of the year, this freewheeling feminist romcom is sunny, smart, silly and relatable thanks to Matafeo’s natural screen presence, sharp writing and warm ensemble performances. [Read the review](https://www.standard.co.uk/culture/tvfilm/starstruck-review-comedy-of-year-contender-rose-matafeo-bbc-b931085.html) ## IndieWire — Steve Greene Fi1m's normalised score 90/100 (inferred from the text). 10 June 2021. The series delivers an exciting new jolt to the TV rom-com formula. Rose Matafeo co-writes and stars, and the show wisely lets its main character follow her own path to happiness. [Read the review](https://www.indiewire.com/criticism/shows/starstruck-hbo-max-review-season-1-rose-matafeo-1234643828/) ## The Telegraph — Anita Singh Rating 4/5. 25 April 2021. Rose Matafeo shines as a likeably goofy heroine in this sweet, watchable millennial romcom about an ordinary woman who sleeps with a film star; it is elevated by smart writing and a lovely celebration of friendship. [Read the review](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/tv/2021/04/25/starstruck-reviewrose-matafeo-shines-sweet-millennial-romcom/) ## The Guardian Fi1m's normalised score 70/100 (inferred from the text). 25 April 2021. The series is an improbable but enjoyable millennial romcom about a twentysomething who has a one-night stand with a film star; it stands out for Matafeo’s immaculate comic timing and convincing performance as the garrulous heroine, along with strong chemistry with her co-star. [Read the review](https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2021/apr/25/starstruck-review-rose-matafeo-stars-in-a-millennial-fairytale) ## The i Paper — Rachael Sigee Fi1m's normalised score 70/100 (inferred from the text). 25 April 2021. The critic praises the series as a grounded millennial rom-com with strong chemistry between leads Rose Matafeo and Nikesh Patel, highlighting its fast, flirty screwball dialogue and supporting performances like Minnie Driver's. [Read the review](https://inews.co.uk/culture/television/starstruck-bbc3-review-rose-matafeo-sitcom-971806) ## The Times — Carol Midgley Rating ★★★★☆. 27 April 2021. Rose Matafeo makes the comic arena of an eccentric young woman having one-night stands funny and fresh in this original and uplifting premise; her performance has funny bones and is worth watching. [Read the review](https://www.thetimes.com/culture/tv-radio/article/viewpoint-review-short-on-drama-but-worth-further-surveillance-g80ds5zdq) ## Paste — Annie Lyons Rating 9.0/10. 18 June 2021. The critic calls the HBO Max/BBC Three series a delightful, grounded take on the fanfiction-style rom-com premise of an ordinary woman hooking up with a famous actor. Matafeo's lead performance, writing, and the show's natural pacing across a year of episodes are singled out for praise. [Read the review](https://www.pastemagazine.com/tv/starstruck/starstruck-review) ## /Film — Hoai-Tran Bui Fi1m's normalised score 85/100 (inferred from the text). 9 July 2021. The piece presents the series as a fresh, wonderful modern rom-com in the vein of Notting Hill but with Broad City energy, mixing cringe comedy and bittersweet moments. The core performances by Matafeo and Patel are highlighted as what keeps the story grounded and swoon-worthy. [Read the review](https://www.slashfilm.com/582301/the-daily-stream-starstruck/) --- © 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/starstruck.md