The Guest Book
The Guest Book

The Guest Book

2018TV ShowCanceled2 SeasonsEnglish

Guests bring their baggage and own special brand of crazy to a vacation cottage and record their confessions, alibis and farewells in the cottage’s guest book. Each season features a new town, and along with it a new cottage and town locals, though characters from previous season often come along for the ride.

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IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes71%
Metacritic54/100
Google Users78%
Director: Greg MalinsGenres: Comedy, Drama, Mystery

Plot Summary

This anthology comedy-drama series follows a group of strangers who find themselves drawn to a mysterious, ever-changing handwritten book left in a small-town diner's bathroom. Each episode delves into the stories and secrets of the people who interact with the book, revealing their hidden desires and surprising connections. The book acts as a catalyst, prompting introspection and often leading to unexpected consequences for its readers.

Critical Reception

The Guest Book received mixed to generally positive reviews. Critics often praised its unique premise, dark humor, and the performances of its ensemble cast, particularly its ability to blend comedy with more dramatic and unsettling themes. However, some found the anthology format inconsistent, with certain episodes landing better than others.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its creative and intriguing premise involving a mysterious guest book.
  • Appreciated for its blend of dark humor, dramatic tension, and character-driven narratives.
  • Noted for strong performances from its rotating cast.

Google audience: Google users generally found 'The Guest Book' to be an entertaining and unique show, with many enjoying the creative storytelling and the way each episode explored different characters and their secrets. The show's ability to deliver both laughs and intrigue was frequently highlighted as a positive aspect.

Fun Fact

The show's creator, Greg Malins, previously worked as a writer on popular comedies like 'Friends' and 'Will & Grace', bringing a distinct comedic sensibility to 'The Guest Book'.

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mtouchto

mtouchto

The first season was a special treat. But Greg Garcia can only create goodness in small doses. My Name is Earl was great for only 2 seasons, the same with Raising Hope. The really creative and funny juices only lasted for one season with Th...
chris

chris

ok I have seen this show twice and one episode I absolutely loved one not so much I will say that my advice is go week by week with this one I have seen a very funny episode last week but a coupel of weeks before that I saw a episode I like...