SummaryMiles (Paul Rudd) must convince the people in his life he is more worthy than the seemingly better version himself created after undertaking a spa treatment that promised to improve himself in this comedy created by Timothy Greenberg.
Created By:Timothy Greenberg
Living with Yourself
Season 1 Premiere:
Oct 18, 2019
Metascore
Generally Favorable
70
User score
Generally Favorable
6.5
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
70
65% Positive
17 Reviews
17 Reviews
31% Mixed
8 Reviews
8 Reviews
4% Negative
1 Review
1 Review
Oct 18, 2019
88
In both roles, Rudd is doing some of his best work. The script and his wide-ranging performances make it never quite clear which Miles the audience is meant to be rooting for, inviting sympathy (and disdain) for both.
Oct 14, 2019
83
Living with Yourself is perfectly calibrated for binge-watching. Several of the episodes end abruptly, at the peak of cliffhanger tension, and the eight half-hour installments whiz by in a satisfying rush. We could all use a break from living with ourselves, so spend a few hours with Miles and Miles. You’ll come away refreshed.
User score
Generally Favorable
6.5
62% Positive
49 Ratings
49 Ratings
27% Mixed
21 Ratings
21 Ratings
11% Negative
9 Ratings
9 Ratings
Oct 22, 2019
10
This has all the hallmarks of a big-budget Netflix series (in a good way), along with clever storytelling. Production values are top-notch. Music blends in seamlessly and sets great mood. Rudd hits all the right notes. And the thing that stands out the most is the layered storytelling, which switches viewpoints from each version of Miles/Rudd, then joins up at points of climax. Must watch, and let's keep our fingers crossed for a season 2.
Oct 15, 2019
80
The show feels breezy but also smart, entertaining but thought-provoking at the same time.
Oct 17, 2019
70
Obviously, there are some really deep ideas in “Living with Yourself,” and I wish the writers leaned into them even more. Every time an interesting philosophical underpinning reveals itself, the show shuffles off to what is really a very crowded plot for eight episodes that all run under half an hour.
Jan 3, 2020
60
Yes, the result is shallowing, but there is scope, too, for us to fill in the blanks ourselves. But that is what Living with Yourself ultimately is – a comedy that asks the big questions but doesn’t look too far for the answers.
Oct 17, 2019
60
Some of the story arc decisions are dubious (it works better at being funny than being serious) and often it feels like Living With Yourself needs to slow down and stretch for a bit, luxuriating in the ease of the idea. Instead, it races into scenarios that feel forced. There's still a lot to like about the series and maybe it will work better as it gets comfortable in its own skin.
Oct 14, 2019
38
Living with Yourself ends before it ever really gets off the ground. Despite how much potential the series displays for psychological complexity, its approach is otherwise so uninspired that one wonders if it stumbled upon that potential by accident.
Feb 20, 2020
8
Reminds of the beginning of multiplicity but without getting out of hand. Solid acting by Paul Rudd kept me interested even when loses its momentum but overall an interesting start that has loads of potential.
Oct 24, 2019
8
Interesting and fun but the chemistry between the two leads is off, they don't suit each other at all.
Oct 22, 2019
8
Paul Rudd puts on an absolutely fantastic performance x2. The series knows when to have its serious moments and its comedic moments and blends the two beautifully. The Aisling Bea should also be noticed for her stunning performance. A good job all around.
Jan 28, 2020
6
It's pretty good. I would not call it great, but it is funny enough and engaging enough to be a good background show.
Production Company:
- Jax Media
- Likely Story
Initial Release Date:Oct 18, 2019
Number of seasons:1 Season
Rating:TV-MA
Awards
Golden Globes, USA
• 1 Nomination
Critics Choice Awards
• 1 Nomination
Writers Guild of America, USA
• 1 Nomination
