Critic Reviews

What this new Muppet Show confirms is that in the hands of fans, Jim Henson’s legacy is safe — but specifically these fans, who understand the formula and know just how much to tweak it for today.

The Muppet Show deserves two flippers up and a Kermit flail for bringing the Muppet gang back to the format that showcases their comedy, creativity, and heart in the very best way.

While the Muppets are able to hold their own without guest stars and glitz, The Muppet Show shines with the bonus of Carpenter carrying a classic-but-modern flair.

It's as clear as the nose on Gonzo's face after watching this special that it is absolutely time to get things started on a new Muppet Show, immediately.

This “Muppet Show” is the sincerest effort yet to re-create the manic lunacy and charm of the original and feels of a piece with the series that started it all.

The revival is so satisfying that I only have one complaint: There’s too little of it.

It turns out the formula still works like gangbusters when it's these characters involved. Especially when they're handled by writers and directors and performers who understand the very delicate mix of sweet optimism and manic chaos required.

The Muppet Show is a delightful return for this gang, and if this series (hopefully) gets picked up, the reboot will only get stronger and more refined.

This is a smart, silly revival of our favourite fuzzy heroes, executed with craft and care. More, please!

This fidelity to the original is practically unheard of in the world of TV, where shows are not revived but “rebooted”, and always for the worse. Elements of this (embargoed by Disney) are transporting – suddenly you’re feeling joy and a fuzzy nostalgia.