SummaryThe Critic is a coproduction of Gracie Films and Columbia Pictures Television. The show is created by Al Jean and Mike Reiss and executive produced by James L. Brooks, Al Jean, and Mike Reiss. The Critic is a show about the life of a down-on-his-luck film critic, named Jay Sherman, who gets no respect at home or at work. For his career, he has to... Read More
Created By:Al Jean, Mike Reiss
The Critic
Season 1 Premiere:Â
Jan 26, 1994
Metascore
Generally Favorable
78
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Generally Favorable
6.8
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Jul 12, 2013
90
"The Critic" is still not for everybody. That's what I love about it. [5 Mar 1995]
Jul 12, 2013
90
A smart, sophisticated and often hysterically funny adult cartoon. [17 Mar 1994]
Jun 26, 2013
75
At its best, it's still several strides behind the savage, protean wit of The Simpsons, and the humor sputters when the focus is personal—detailing Sherman's dating woes or his relationship with his son.
Jun 11, 2013
58
The primary problem is that the show can't decide who deserves contempt more-the movies or the people who make their living reviewing them. Speaking from experience, I'd say that, for as much of a weasel as they've made Sherman out to be, he'd have been more amusing if he were even weasellier.
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Generally Favorable
6.8
67% Positive
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Production Company:
- Columbia Pictures Television
- Film Roman Productions
- Flinch Studios
- Gracie Films
- Jet City Studios Inc.
- Sony Pictures Digital
- Unbound Studios Inc.
Initial Release Date:Jan 26, 1994
Number of seasons:3 Seasons
Rating:TV-14
Awards
Annie Awards
• 2 Nominations
