Follows a world-famous televangelist family with a long tradition of deviance, greed, and charitable work.Follows a world-famous televangelist family with a long tradition of deviance, greed, and charitable work.Follows a world-famous televangelist family with a long tradition of deviance, greed, and charitable work.
- Nominated for 4 Primetime Emmys
- 2 wins & 24 nominations total
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Summary
Reviewers say 'The Righteous Gemstones' offers clever writing, dark humor, and sharp satire of televangelism, with standout performances from Danny McBride, John Goodman, and Edi Patterson. However, some find it overly reliant on crude humor and sexual content, which detracts from its depth. Critics note inconsistencies in plot development and character arcs, with varying season quality. Despite these issues, many appreciate its unique comedy-drama blend, making it notable in the TV landscape.
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This is a show about a family of preaches who preach the gospel but they sure don't live by it. The main story revolves around a blackmail scheme and the siblings (who have a love hate relationship with one another) try to save the family reputation without paying the money. Along the way, we learn about the family through flashbacks that show how they became so broken. This show has laugh too loud moments and also a lot of heart. Big props to Danny McBride!
Not sure if Danny was going to be able to top Vice Principles and Eastbound and Down. Its good, although I had reservations after episode 1. But thankfully it gets better and although not gut wrenching funny as Eastbound, its still good.
Funny, great acting from everyone involved, especially the Gemstone kids and their evil uncle are outstanding. I was waiting for a third Vice Principles season, but this series is at least as good. Love the transparent selfish characters and the great storyline. Danny McBride deverses an Emmy! Great entertainment.
I've been waiting for this show ever since the sneak peak image of the cast released a couple months ago and frankly, I am not disappointed, Danny McBride is hilarious and so is the rest of the cast. There of course will be some negative reviews on here saying that it's anti Christian propaganda, but I don't see it as that at all. This is a satire on how power of any sort can be corrupted. HBO has landed another great comedy, excited to keep watching.
Baby Billy is the best character in years! The story is actually very good. The comedy (which I was thinking I may grow tired of Danny Mcbride's shtick) was so funny! Easy material to draw from, but it doesn't shame the religious viewer.
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Did you know
- TriviaDanny McBride stated that he didn't want this show to bash religion; rather he wanted it to lampoon hypocrites. He grew up in the church, and his mother did puppet ministry, and he wanted to take the alternate route that Hollywood does of making fun of one's religious beliefs.
- ConnectionsFeatured in WatchMojo: Top 10 Best TV Shows of 2023 (2023)
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- Runtime36 minutes
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- Aspect ratio
- 1.78 : 1 / (high definition)
- 16:9 HD
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