# The Comeback (2005–present) — Celluloid TV fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/shows/the-comeback/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 82% |
| Celluloid Editorial Rating | 97/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 88% |
| Metascore | 80/100 |
| IMDb | 7.9/10 |
| Fan Score | 71% |
| Creator | Lisa Kudrow, Michael Patrick King |
| Platform | HBO Max |
| Genres | Comedy |
| Seasons | 3 (29 episodes) |
| Language | English |
| Country | United States |

## Quick answer

The Comeback (2005–present) is a Comedy series created by Lisa Kudrow, Michael Patrick King, streaming on HBO Max. It holds a 82% Celluloid Score — Recommended — from Celluloid editorial (97%), Metascore (80/100), IMDb (7.9/10), TMDB fan (71%) across 3 seasons. Audience snapshot (not in the composite): 88%.

## Celluloid verdict

Two decades in, still the sharpest satire of fame's machinery — Kudrow's Valerie Cherish meets the AI era with a season that plays like a victory lap and a eulogy at once.

## Synopsis

Once a decade, the cameras find Valerie Cherish again. Lisa Kudrow's monumentally self-unaware sitcom star has chased relevance through a humiliating reality show, a prestige-cable roman à clef and now an AI-written multi-cam that may not need her at all — each mockumentary season a time capsule of exactly how Hollywood diminishes its women, and of exactly how hard Valerie works not to notice.

## Cast

Lisa Kudrow, Laura Silverman, Damian Young, Robert Michael Morris

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Most searched questions

**Is The Comeback worth watching?**
Yes — The Comeback earns a 82% Celluloid Score (Recommended), from editorial 97%, Metascore 80/100, IMDb 7.9/10, TMDB fan 71%. Audience snapshot is separate (88%). Two decades in, still the sharpest satire of fame's machinery — Kudrow's Valerie Cherish meets the AI era with a season that plays like a victory lap and a eulogy at once.

**Why is The Comeback so highly rated?**
The Comeback scores 82% from four inputs: Celluloid editorial 97/100, Metacritic 80/100, IMDb 7.9/10 and TMDB fan rating 71%. The separate audience snapshot is 88%. Two decades in, still the sharpest satire of fame's machinery — Kudrow's Valerie Cherish meets the AI era with a season that plays like a victory lap and a eulogy at once. See the full breakdown on the The Comeback series page.

**Is The Comeback on Netflix?**
No — The Comeback is not on Netflix. It streams on HBO Max, and on Celluloid it is catalogued under HBO Max. Streaming rights rotate by country, so confirm in your region before subscribing.

**Is The Comeback on HBO Max?**
Yes — The Comeback is available on HBO Max in many regions (catalogued under HBO Max on Celluloid). Rights differ by country; confirm in the HBO Max app or the where-to-watch notes.

**What year did The Comeback come out?**
The Comeback first aired in 2005 and is still running (2005–present). Created by Lisa Kudrow, Michael Patrick King; it streams on HBO Max today.

**How many seasons of The Comeback are there?**
The Comeback has 3 seasons across 29 episodes (2005–present). Status: ongoing / still airing.

**How long does it take to watch The Comeback?**
At roughly 40–50 minutes per episode, The Comeback’s 29 episodes take roughly 22 hours of runtime (plus credits). Binge pace depends on season breaks.

**Where can I watch The Comeback?**
The Comeback streams on HBO Max in supported regions. On Celluloid it is catalogued under HBO Max. Rights rotate — confirm in your country on the platform app.

**Who is in the cast of The Comeback?**
The Comeback stars Lisa Kudrow, Laura Silverman, Damian Young, Robert Michael Morris. Created by Lisa Kudrow, Michael Patrick King.

**How many episodes are in The Comeback?**
The Comeback has 29 episodes across 3 seasons (2005–present).

**What is The Comeback about?**
Once a decade, the cameras find Valerie Cherish again. Lisa Kudrow's monumentally self-unaware sitcom star has chased relevance through a humiliating reality show, a prestige-cable roman à clef and now an AI-written multi-cam that may not need her at all — each mockumentary season a time capsule of exactly how Hollywood diminishes its women, and of exactly how hard Valerie works not to notice.

**Who created The Comeback?**
The Comeback was created by Lisa Kudrow, Michael Patrick King. It is a comedy series from United States, primarily in English.

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