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- ABC
- May 17, 2017
- ABC
- May 17, 2017
Summary The comedy based on a web series focuses on the point of view of a dog named Martin (voiced by Samm Hodges) and his relationship with his owner, Nan (Allison Tolman).
Created By: Samm Hodges, Michael Killen
- ABC
- May 17, 2017
- ABC
- May 17, 2017
Summary The comedy based on a web series focuses on the point of view of a dog named Martin (voiced by Samm Hodges) and his relationship with his owner, Nan (Allison Tolman).
Created By: Samm Hodges, Michael Killen
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 20 Critic Reviews
71
70% Positive
14 Reviews
14 Reviews
25% Mixed
5 Reviews
5 Reviews
5% Negative
1 Review
1 Review
Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 20 Critic Reviews
71
70% Positive
14 Reviews
14 Reviews
25% Mixed
5 Reviews
5 Reviews
5% Negative
1 Review
1 Review
People are dogs, too. We also have complicated emotional lives, further complicated by our professional ones. We also seek food. We also seek love. We obsess. Nan and Martin’s bond works--and consequently this terrific series works--because it abides by these simple, inalienable truths.
Martin is clearly the star of the show, so any time he's on camera things click. It's when Nan goes to work where things can get occasionally off kilter.
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 55 User Ratings
8.0
80% Positive
44 Ratings
44 Ratings
7% Mixed
4 Ratings
4 Ratings
13% Negative
7 Ratings
7 Ratings
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 55 User Ratings
8.0
80% Positive
44 Ratings
44 Ratings
7% Mixed
4 Ratings
4 Ratings
13% Negative
7 Ratings
7 Ratings
Downward Dog is a delight to watch. It's one of the most inventive comedies that will ever air on TV. There were so many things that could have gone wrong with show, but it turned out great.
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SEASON 1
It’s a shockingly witty and enjoyable slant on the television romantic comedy. Only here, the romantic lead and hero is a dog for whom there are no half measures.
Curbing Martin’s screen time would ultimately benefit Downward Dog, whose human cast is just as enjoyable. But Killen and Hodges have also seen to it that their furry co-lead is more than just a gimmick.
A relatively quiet, at times almost meditative comedy with a talking animal at its center.
When Downward Dog tries to be a show as funny as the ABC ads try to make it look, it's not very good at all. ... When Downward Dog is about the love triangle or unconventional ménage à trois between Martin, Nan and Jason, that's a show that I mostly enjoyed.
[Martin (voiced by Samm Hodges)] is unfunny, uninsightful and--once the curiosity factor wears off, which is almost immediately--unwatchable. The humans in the show aren’t much better.
Adorable show! I tune in every week as do all my friends so we don't miss any episodes.
The dog is precious and the acting by all hits the mark. Such a smart witty **** dog
speaking of the very same issues/concerns that all us humans have to deal with as well.
Bravo to all involved in such a clever and creative show. 'Luv it!
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SEASON 1
Don't believe the fake accounts all giving this a 10. I like Alison Tolman and I even like the dog. But I have seen better talking animal videos on YouTube. There's nothing new in the dog's take, the dialogue is predictable, full of anthropomorphic banalities. As for the human plot, how many times do we have to see smart, ordinary woman with great ideas, being subjugated to an idiot, misogynist boss. Bridget Jones Gets A Dog.
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SEASON 1
Sorry to be the dissenting voice here, but this show did not live up to its promise. It had to be axed because it only appealed to a niche audience. Congratulations to those who appreciated this show, but you were the niche. To me it did not have the charm of Mr. Ed or the appeal of classic animal heroes such as Lassie.
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