After a two-year wait, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia season 17 is finally here, and the season appears to be critically acclaimed. The show, which first debuted in August 2005, proved to be a surprise hit, as its dark humor helped the show earn international recognition. It even managed to cross over with the beloved Abbott Elementary recently.
The show is led by a close-knit core cast that includes Glenn Howerton (Dennis), Rob McElhenney (Mac), Charlie Day (Charlie), Kaitlin Olson (Sweet Dee), and Danny DeVito (Frank). As the group runs their bar, Paddy’s Pub, they consistently get into ridiculous scenarios that leave them even worse off than when they started.
20 years after the show first premiered, it is back with It’s Always Sunny season 17, and the season is already proving to be a strong one. With six reviews already in, this new batch of episodes has obtained the coveted 100% Tomatometer score on Rotten Tomatoes. That score is subject to change, but it is an excellent sign.
What This Score Means For It’s Always Sunny
The Show Continues To Dominate
It’s Always Sunny season 17’s reviews are already extraordinary, which is a great sign for the series. Critics generally disagree about just how extraordinary these episodes are, as some reviewers believe it to be the show’s best season, while others argue that there is room for improvement. None, however, believe that this season is outright terrible.
These results certainly match the Tomatometer score for season 16, which also earned the 100% Tomatometer score milestone. Unlike last season, however, there are some critics who believe that this season is perfect, which is a marked improvement. More importantly, the stars continue to excel, according to each major reviewer.
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The audience score could use some improvement, however, and it is still subject to change. With fewer than 50 audience reviews, it sits at a disappointing 75% Popcornmeter score. That could stand to improve, given that season 16 saw a more respectable 85% score. Still, the season is not yet over, so change is likely to come.
Our Take On It’s Always Sunny’s Success
No Other Series Matches Its Energy
It’s Always Sunny has always been a standout show, and this season is no exception. ScreenRant‘s It’s Always Sunny season 17 review by Stephen Holland found that it re-captured “hints of the show’s glory days“ and provided “plenty of reasons to tune” in with its newest season.
This season is limited to just eight episodes, matching the previous two seasons.
While there have been some arguments that It’s Always Sunny should have ended already, the long-running show continues to entertain its viewers with more ridiculous antics and abhorrent behavior from its leading characters. As season 17 proves to be another success, the show is proving itself yet again.
Source: Rotten Tomatoes
