Pretty Smart (2021) User Reviews (144)

Actually better than you might expect!

[johannes2000-1 · 7/10 · 31 October 2021]

Okay, so shoot me, but I liked it. It's clearly meant as non-pretentious fun, the setting is fairly original (an intelligent person who becomes part of a more trivial-minded group of friends), and in the end there are some nice morals to go, like doing away with prejudices about less smart people (see for instance how jock Grant in fact was a source of practical wisdom).

I agree with several reviewers that the laugh track is extremely annoying, if they would get rid of it, it would immediately lift the show to a better level. And the Jayden character is a bit too hysterically gay (being gay myself, I dare to say so). But it is a nice touch to make this little group so extremely diverse, yet so strongly connected. The writers created some clever cliff-hangers at the end of every episode, and although the quality of acting maybe didn't have the highest priority, I gradually developed a soft spot for the characters played by beautiful and sweet Olivia Macklin and stunningly built yet cute as a puppy Gregg Sulkin, in my opinion they did a great job.

Surprisingly wholesome and cute.

[AristarchosTheArchivist · 7/10 · 10 October 2021]

What's with people nowadays?

This sitcom is not dumb. The characters are just a bit simple minded (except for the Pretty Smart one).

Finally we have a cute series that does not rely on swearing, gross-out or sexual jokes.

It's just sweet, and it has a big heart.

Even the wokeness is bearable in this one.

I binged it and was kind of sad that there are only 10 episodes yet.

If you want something light-hearted and cozy, this is for you.

Meh

[DanyDanyShopper · 5/10 · 8 October 2021]

Osment is NBC and the rest is doing Nickelodeon.

She deserves a better situation.

TERRIBLE

[lineart-12973 · 9 October 2021]

Don't even waste your time. Stereotypical characters make it even worse. Horrible writing, and a tragic laugh-track thruout.

Its OK

[AdrienneGrayceMusic · 7/10 · 9 October 2021]

There aren't too many good netflix sitcoms so i wasn't expecting much. I'm a fan of emily osment, but she is the only reason I watch. Chelsea's sister is likeable but her friends are annoying and over the top, especially jayden. Right now its a good time pacfier but nothing special.

Laugh Track...

[swordsnare · 1/10 · 10 October 2021]

...like it's the 80's or 90's. It's dollar store version of the Big Bang, but in reverse, where Penny (Chelsea) is the "Smart" one. There ends the basis of this sitcom.

Cringy but great looking cast

[romneyranjo · 6/10 · 8 October 2021]

I binged not becauze of the story but hugely because of Gregg's abs and Emily's presence. The other characters are also such pleasant-looking people to look at. But the story and the jokes are NOWHERE. I'm not sure if it's the acting?? Or the script itself but yah. If it's going to get a second season - which i'm not sure.... - then it really needs to focus on the laughs.

A blast from the past

[qui_j · 1/10 · 25 October 2021]

This rubbish series is modeled after the old sitcoms from the 60s and 70s. The only difference is that the characters are diverse to include todays menu of diversity of ethnicity and sexual orientation. The acting is really bad, and the script must have been written by simpletons. Are streaming services so desperate for content that they would actually broadcast rubbish like this?

It's actually pretty fun when the drama started.

[agentsofsword · 8/10 · 8 October 2021]

I wasn't really convinced on the first EP with all the characters being dumb and annoying but when the drama started I actually liked it?? Then the first EP made me laugh a few times then the next episodes made me laugh more. I like how they doesn't over use the laugh track and don't use it at all in serious moments. I know this show may not be for everyone but for me personally it's fun and good I had a great time.

I really wanted to like this!

[emliz-90941 · 6/10 · 10 October 2021]

It was okay. When I saw the trailer it reminded me of Young & Hungry (a show I thought was great), not only because of Emily Osment but because of its style too. Unfortunately the show left me disappointed. I thought the actors did a great job, but a lot of the show just felt unrealistic, cheesy, and slightly dumb to me. Which sucks because I really like sitcom style shows (especially about people in their 20s because there aren't a lot of those out there), and like I said, I wanted to like this one but it just fell flat for me.

It's like grown up disney crap show with canned laughter

[leerevell-69549 · 2/10 · 10 November 2021]

The canned laughter is the worst thing about this show, the second is the script, then the acting, then the stereotypical characters bad acting.

Netflix have seriously hit rock bottom and it's time to cancel my subscription.

A pretty fun sitcom

[agentsofsword · 8/10 · 9 October 2021]

I know that this show is not for everyone but I enjoyed it. The first episode is cringy I'm the sister based on their reactions then when the drama started it got better and I actually liked the characters. I watched all 10 episodes and I need a second season. Its just my opinion I really liked it.

Not a bad one...

[deepunair-49927 · 7/10 · 18 October 2021]

I liked the concept of the show.. it shows how to value friendships and all and has a tiny tiny element of surprise I'm few episodes making you to binge watch it. It more of comely relationships and drama . But I want season 2 .

Terrible

[dzjwgrhr · 1/10 · 9 October 2021]

The acting is terrible. The jokes are not funny. Emily truly the only good actor on the show but even with her it's not a good show.

Oh my gosh the acting is terrible.

awful

[shirlone · 8 October 2021]

Pass this one up. It is stupid. The acting was just so so, the writing could have been so much better. You can't expect Emily Osment to carry this show. She deserves better than this. Pretty Smart was actually pretty dumb.

DRAMA IS FUN

[rubybluera · 7/10 · 16 October 2021]

I know not everyone is going to like this show...when I was watching the first episode I had decided not to continue but for some reason I did. It got better, the drama was fun and I really wanted to know how it was going to end. I wish the second season was out already.

Netflix cannot be serious.

[tonirsims · 1/10 · 8 October 2021]

What is this terrible acting, corny jokes, weird premise, etc? I hate when good shows with good actors get canceled and stuff like this pops up.

Better then Expected

[tanashawatson · 7/10 · 4 June 2022]

This is defiantly a show I had low expectations with. However, once I got watching and got past the first 1-2 episodes it was so good. Honestly for this show the drama is where it is at. That is what kept me interested there are some good comedic takes but overall I was staying to see the dram unfold. If you're looking for a sit down comedy with some attractive actors and dram this would be a good show to watch. Its also a good show for when you want the tv on but need to do other things well "watching" I'm saying this as in its an easy to follow show so if you miss a few seconds you can quickly catch up.

Pretty dumb! How Stupid Netflix think we all are??

[Laqshayaroraofficial · 1/10 · 8 October 2021]

This show is so stupid, so unfunny , so dumb, so chick flick it's unbelievable. Plus they added the laughter track to inform us that their stupid characters are telling some joke.

I liked it

[hausiokhoon · 8/10 · 12 October 2021]

I like this show. Dont think too much don't take it too seriously and just enjoy. No harm.

What's flatter, the characters or the jokes?

[pdnpyyjnd · 1/10 · 4 November 2021]

This show is so bad I made an imbd account just to rate it. It almost seems like a satire on popular sitcoms and boomer humor. Pretty good example for Netflix's current course.

Give it a Chance!

[appenzellar · 9/10 · 15 October 2021]

I'm not gonna lie, the first 10 minutes were pretty rough. I thought, WOW... this is BAD. But then, I saw it through to the end of the episode. Before I knew it, I'd binged the whole series in one shot.

Is it perfect? No.

BUT.... It's light hearted and the characters are ACTUALLY likeable. (With the exception of the sqeaky voice.) The episodes with the guy's mail and the double date had me laughing out loud. And the mouse? Oh, my.... sooooo me!

Yes, they're young and horny, but who cares. It's a fun watch and I'll cry if we don't get a resolution to the cliffhanger.

Give it a chance.

Tries to be funny by bating viewers with HOT actors

[romneyranjo · 6/10 · 8 October 2021]

It's not BAD... But it's also not EXCELLENT. The first episode was really bad tho. I'm glad I stuck around to check out the rest.

Okay, initial thoughts: 1. Sort of funny and cringy at the same time

• I'm not sure if it's the over-the-top acting (sometimes it works, but not always), or the script? There's just something about how the lines are delivered that makes it annoying. You know how when an actor over-emphasizes lines to make it obb it that it's a joke.

2. Lacking in laugh - but tons of eye-candy I think everyone's pretty in this show! Everyone's so hot but the laughs are missing. Emily's sister also sort of annoys me. It seems like a one-rhythm kinda character.

3. I sort of tries to be Friends - or at least replicate the elements

• we have a newly broken-hearted girl who enters a place where a solid group lives. We have a hot actor (sort of airhead but not really), very positive girl, a hippie girl who has anger problems, and a gay dude (probably a what if to Chandler's character). So anyway, there's just that parallelism but less chemistry??

4. It GETS BETTER

• Believe it or not, it actually gets better as you go forward. The characters get better and less annoying. So if you have the patience, watch and see how they unfold.

Pretty awful more like.

[Macca50 · 1/10 · 8 October 2021]

This has to be one of the worst so called 'comedies' Netflix has inflicted upon mankind. In fact I thought I was watching a satire at first, but nope it is meant to be a comedy. I dare anyone to watch the first episode without feeling the need to throw something at the TV.

Surprisingly funny

[dani_sgarcia · 13 October 2021]

Season 1: futile but it was funny, a very light show. Although it had very unrealistic characters, they worked well together. I hope it gets renewed because that cliffhanger let me very eager about what is to come.

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