Angry Boys

This Australian mockumentary stars Chris Lilley in a variety of roles as young men comically facing the challenges of the 21st century.
This show is no longer airing.

Sundays, 10 PM ET, HBO

Current Season: 1 - Total Episodes: 6
Highest Rated: Ep 5/6, Season 1

B+

“Episode Seven”/“Episode Eight”

by Claire Zulkey January 22, 2012 -

Instead of focusing on all the characters in each episode, Lilley picks only a few, unfortunately not always with an ear for which stories will be of interest to the audience over the long term, so some plotlines drag.

A-

“Episode Five”/“Episode Six”

by Claire Zulkey January 15, 2012 -

Ep. 11-12, Season 1
“Episode 11”/“Episode 12”
Ep. 9-10, Season 1
“Episode Nine”/“Episode Ten”
Ep. 7-8, Season 1
“Episode Seven”/“Episode Eight”
Ep. 5/6, Season 1
“Episode Five”/“Episode Six”

Features Reviews

Season

newest oldest

“Episode 11”/“Episode 12”
Episode 11-12

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B+
“Episode Nine”/“Episode Ten”
Episode 9-10

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B
“Episode Seven”/“Episode Eight”
Episode 7-8

Instead of focusing on all the characters in each episode, Lilley picks only a few, unfortunately not always with an ear for which stories will be of interest to the audience over the long term, so some plotlines drag.
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B-
“Episode Five”/“Episode Six”
Episode 5/6

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A-
“Episode Three”/“Episode Four”
Episode 3/4

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B-
“Episode One”/“Episode Two”
Episode 1-2

Chris Lilley's latest makes its American debut with twice as much Lilley to go around.
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B

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