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CBSDMV Debuts to Early Reviews Calling It Uneven but Promising

Early notices highlight Tim Meadows, with several saying the series strengthens by episode four.

Overview

  • The single-camera comedy from creator Dana Klein is set in an East Hollywood DMV and follows a quirky staff navigating budget cuts and the threat of automation.
  • The show premieres Monday, Oct. 13 on CBS at 8:30 p.m., with new episodes airing weekly.
  • Variety and The Hollywood Reporter say the series starts rocky but shows clearer voice and stronger humor by the fourth episode.
  • Tim Meadows draws standout praise as Gregg, joining an ensemble led by Harriet Dyer with Tony Cavalero, Molly Kearney, Gigi Zumbado and Alex Tarrant.
  • Critics saw the first four episodes, citing grounded workplace set pieces and singling out episode four as the strongest so far, suggesting room for growth.