Should you watch My Name Is Earl?
Who it’s good for, who it isn’t, and what’s in it. No ratings, no scores.
My Name Is Earl
Series · 2005
When petty criminal Earl Hickey wins the lottery, he sets off on a quest to repair his questionable karma.
The sides of My Name Is Earl
- A petty crook who wins the lottery
- A list of every bad thing he ever did
- His slow-witted brother Randy
My Name Is Earl is good for you if…
- you like small-town comedy with motel rooms and trailer parks.
- you like an episode where a wrong gets made right.
- you like Earl, Randy, Joy and Darnell more than any plot.
My Name Is Earl is bad for you if…
- four seasons of sitcom is too much for you.
- you roll your eyes at a crook learning a lesson about karma every week.
About: karma · redemption · brotherhood
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