[7] The series stars a fictionalized version of Lil Dicky, a suburban neurotic Jewish man in his late twenties who has convinced himself that he's destined to be one of the best rappers of all time.
[10][11] In June 2023, Burd stated that a soundtrack album for Dave would be released "by the end of this summer", featuring music from the three seasons of the series.
The website's critical consensus is, "DAVE can be just as off-putting as Lil Dicky's rap persona with its abundance of genitalia jokes and self-aggrandizement, but beneath the raunchy veneer is a surprisingly self-aware show with a sweet core.
"[42] After mixed reviews for the first few episodes that were previewed by media outlets, the second half of the season was positively received by The Guardian, IndieWire, Financial Times, and Rolling Stone.
[43][44][45] Reviewers noted the expansion of the series' sources of humor, its dedication to character development, and improved emotional depth.
Many reviewers have noted that while the character's success is the center of the show, his poor treatment of his friends makes him difficult to root for.