Review of Nurse Betty (2000) by David Edelstein for Slate — 01 Jun 2011

A feminist sitcom tricked up with garish violence and garrulous hit men.

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This review of Nurse Betty (2000) was written by David Edelstein and published by Slate on 01 Jun 2011.

Nurse Betty has generally received mixed reviews.

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