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Glenn Martin, DDS: Season 1
  • Network: Nickelodeon
  • Series Premiere Date: Aug 17, 2009
  • Season #: 1 , 2 , 3 , 10
Metascore
48 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 9 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 9
  3. Negative: 3 out of 9
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  1. New York Daily News
    Reviewed by: David Hinckley
    80
    It's broad, accessible comedy - the kind of show where you aren't sure what to expect, but once you sit down, you keep watching.
  2. Boston Globe
    Reviewed by: Joanna Weiss
    70
    It's the grade of funny this show seems to have accepted - cute, giggle-worthy, and only a smidgen dangerous.
  3. Newsday
    Reviewed by: Verne Gay
    58
    Finding original humor in this tired old horse of a format may not only be difficult, but close to impossible.
  4. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Paige Wiser
    50
    The show is clever in parts, but it's just not that funny.
  5. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Robert Lloyd
    50
    Sadly, these factors [Kevin Nealon, Catherine O'Hara and puppet animation] only amplify my disappointment in what, on the basis of one episode and a handful of clips, looks to be a weak and wheezy show.
  6. Variety
    Reviewed by: Brian Lowry
    40
    Dentists can indeed be funny, but not when they're as toothless as Glenn Martin, DDS.
  7. New York Post
    Reviewed by: Michael Starr
    38
    It's a format that just doesn't mesh with a laughtrack -- and when there's nothing particularly funny about what we're watching, it smacks of desperation.
  8. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Mike Hale
    30
    The overall concept is so tired and the execution, despite the overlay of gross-out humor, so hackneyed that we could just as well be watching something from Mr. Eisner's early career as a chief executive.
  9. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Randee Dawn
    30
    But ignore the stilted jokes, the limp characterization, the complete lack of "re-imagining" of anything. Just understand this: Martin is an animated show with a laugh track.
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User Score
5.4 out of 10

Mixed or average reviews- based on 146 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 35 out of 68
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 68
  3. Negative: 31 out of 68
  1. steinhello
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click full review link to view. its a great show, funny jokes, dont get why some people criticize the animation, although it could go without that damn dog, aside from that the only people that dont like it ( or obnoxiously complain for that matter) are these over protective parents that dont recognize pure and simple comedy with an edge.… Full Review »
  2. MichaelD
    5
    The humour is ok but the plots are weak and sometimes boring and pointless.
  3. Watcha
    10
    I really really like this show! I found it on iTunes and was hooked almost immediately. What is an okay premise -- the show is basically "The Simpsons take to the road" -- is elevated by beautiful animation, imaginative story telling, and the great vocal talents of Kevin Nealon and Catherine O'Hara. My favorite episode guest starred Chrissie Hynde as part of an over the hill "bangles" band, and told a nice story about dreams versus priorities, and how wives are expected to subjugate themselves for their husbands. Set the Tivo and check it out. I have no idea when it's on.… Full Review »
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