• Network: FX   • Series Premiere Date: Jun 29, 2010   • Season
#: 1 , 2 , 3  Generally favorable reviews - based on 20 Critics
Critic score distribution:   1. Positive: 15 out of 20   2.
Negative: 1 out of 20   1. Reviewed by: Ken Tucker     Just
trust me, this show is super-funny.   2. Most of the time, it's
hard not to laugh with--and identify with--Louie as he
catalogues his misfortunes and insecurities. His problems may
not be new, but Louie's execution is frequently delightful.   3.
80     Louie intelligently harnesses the dark cloud that follows
a truly funny man everywhere he goes.   4. The star also is the
writer, director and editor, does a much better job of
translating Louis C.K.'s wit and comic irreverence to a weekly
series. It deserves to catch on, though it's back-and-forth
style might make it a tougher sell to viewersc   5. The indie-
director touches do not narrow the appeal of Louie. It is,
however, strictly for adults.   6. 80     As funny as he is,
it's clear that Louis C.K. doesn't just