Atlanta
Seen it?2016 | 4 seasons | Comedy, Drama
Friday Night FlickWhy it’s a Friday Night Flick
Critics loved it (98% on Rotten Tomatoes), it won 5 Emmys and it's still drawing plenty of interest. Make plans for this one.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- 4 seasons: a few months of evenings.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-MA: meant for adults.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Two cousins work through the Atlanta music scene in order to better their lives and the lives of their families.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
98% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
8.1 out of 10
- AwardsVery strong
Won 2 Emmys: Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series, Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series. Won 2 Golden Globes: Golden Globe Awards: Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy, Golden Globe Awards: Best Actor in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy. Won 1 Critics' Choice Award: Critics' Choice Television Awards: Best Actor in a Comedy Series. Won 2 WGA Awards: Writers Guild of America Awards: Comedy Series, Writers Guild of America Awards: New Series. Won 1 PGA Award: Producers Guild of America Awards: Episodic Television, Comedy. Won 2 Peabody Awards: Peabody Awards: Area of Excellence, Peabody Awards: Entertainment. Also nominated for 7 more Emmys, 1 more Golden Globe and 1 SAG Award. Plus 13 other awards.
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Ran for 4 seasons and reached a solid audience
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 421K people sought it out in the past year
Season by season
The show overall is a Friday Night Flick. Here's how each season stacks up; Robbin' Season is the high point.
- Season 12016 · 10 episodes · 98% on Rotten Tomatoes · 8.0 out of 10Friday
- Robbin' Season2018 · 11 episodes · 98% on Rotten Tomatoes · 8.2 out of 10Friday
- Season 32022 · 10 episodes · 96% on Rotten Tomatoes · 8.1 out of 10Friday
- Season 42022 · 10 episodes · 98% on Rotten Tomatoes · 7.7 out of 10Friday
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Created by Donald Glover
- Donald GloverEarnest 'Earn' Marks
- Brian Tyree HenryAlfred 'Paper Boi' Miles
- LaKeith StanfieldDarius Epps
- Zazie BeetzVanessa 'Van' Keefer