Is Code Geass that good ou is it overrated?

Warning: This is just my humble opinion.
It was really good. Definitely not the "best animé ever", though.
Some things, plot-wise, I found a little ridiculous. Not going to say what, though, because... spoilers.
The animation was nice, but I didn't really like the art... and the ridiculous fanservice. I found it really distasteful- I couldn't take some scenes too seriously because of it. That's bad.
Of course, I don't think any of those things hindered my enjoyment too much.
I'd recommend it, but I don't think it's a must-see.

It is the only mecha animé that I like. I am a huge FMA fan and I don't think it can compare, but it is a very good anime. Basically the main character is a genius con artist that gains a power to give someone a command and they must follow that command no matter what. He uses his brain, a weird costume, and his power to start a rebellion against his father(the king of Britannia). Also his best friend is one of his greatest enemies(but they don't know that until the end of the season).

I think Code Geass is a really good animé it's a very interesting one the characters are great though are some really sad parts and some passings but it's a good series overall..I wouldn't say there's much similarities between the two animé though but one constant is the main character and their sibling had a tragic past Lelouch-sama and his sister Nunally-chan have been through a lot and in FMA Ed in his Brother AL have been through a lot..so if those animé were similar that would be the main similarity between them.

Why is this not on Netflix ou Hulu+ -.-'

In my opinion, it's not the "greatest animé ever." In fact that titre depends on the person, I highly doubt there is a single animé that ALL animé fans/otakus/admirers can unanimously agree upon.

However, Code Geass (Both R1 & R2) is a great anime. I personally found it that way. The character developments are great, the plot is pretty generic but it does have a unique way of telling it, mecha fight scenes (the fight scene scenes in general) are great, I could go on. To be honest, Code Geass is not my favori mecha series, but it's up there.

Compared to FMA, it has the whole "government" ploy to it. Just like FMA it does have those cœur, coeur wrenching moments and those funny moments as well.

Hope that helps.

Well, since I saw your question, and have been wondering about Code Geass myself lately, I did a little research on it and watched the first episode. I think it's pretty good, and seems very interesting, although (so far) I don't think it's better than FMA. However, I believe it's still worth watching. :)

I personally think it is the best animé I've ever watched. It contains a lot of memorable events that rocked your heart. A lot of tragedies, which I loved. It is completely awesome. SPOILER: Lelouch's death at the last episode is completely ASTONISHING!!! See plus about Lelouch: link

Code Geass is indeed "That Good". it is such because it has great characters, the art style is beautiful and it has all the elements of a great animé without sticking to a particular style. it has elements of those daily life highschool anime, while taking cues from Mecha animé and magic/superpowers animé all while having great characters as a tie holding it all together. it's a work of art

code geass is my favourite show. I have watched both fma2003 and fmab but code geass is still my favourite. It has a great story, genius MC, insane plot twists and cliffhangers, cœur, coeur wrenching moments and the best ending I have ever watched

*answers this 4 years later*

Before I might get stoned to death I'm just gonna state this isy personal opinion based on my experience

I thought it was OK. Better than average for sure. But nah it's not the "best animé ever" (in fact I don't think something such as "the greatest animé ever exists), but I guess it was pretty good. It ranks above a bunch of other series but other series rank above it as well.
But compared to FMA/FMA:B, I personally think it scores below it since I found FMA to be the better animé out of the 2 :v

tl;dr: it's not "the best animé ever made" but I wouldn't call it overrated (as long as it doesn't get claimed as the greatest thing ever all the time that is :L)

it's very overrated because many people l’amour this montrer