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Early Reviews for HBO’s I Love LA Praise Big Laughs and Question Its Balance

Critics deliver first-season verdicts ahead of the Nov. 2 HBO debut.

Overview

  • Created by and starring Rachel Sennott, the series follows Maia, an aspiring talent manager, and a messy friend group navigating the influencer economy in Los Angeles.
  • Reviewers highlight sharp, often hilarious satire and strong ensemble chemistry, with Odessa A’zion frequently singled out as a standout.
  • Several outlets fault the show’s tonal consistency and character depth, noting frequent comparisons to earlier HBO twentysomething comedies like Girls.
  • HBO premieres the eight-episode season on Nov. 2 at 10:30 p.m. ET/PT on HBO and HBO Max, with new episodes released weekly.
  • Critics were given access to all eight episodes in advance, helping shape early consensus before the official launch.