So NoTORIous

So NoTORIous is a satirical comedy series that parodies the life of actress Tori Spelling. The show follows a fictionalized version of Spelling as she navigates the challenges of fame, relationships, and her overbearing mother. It humorously exaggerates the perceived excesses and absurdities of celebrity life, often drawing inspiration from real-life tabloid fodder.

The show received generally negative reviews from critics who often found its humor to be mean-spirited and derivative, and criticized its reliance on celebrity gossip for material. Audiences were similarly unimpressed, leading to its short run.

• Criticized for its perceived lack of originality and reliance on stale celebrity stereotypes.
• Often described as a poorly executed satire that punches down at its subject.
• The humor was frequently deemed unfunny and lacking in substance.

Google audience: Audience reviews were sparse, but those available generally echoed critical sentiments, finding the show to be unfunny and a waste of time. Many felt it was a desperate attempt to capitalize on gossip culture.

The show was developed by Tori Spelling herself, alongside her then-husband Charlie Shanian and her mother, Candy Spelling, aiming to poke fun at her own public persona.