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Taking on Tyson: Season 1
  • Network: Animal Planet
  • Series Premiere Date: Mar 6, 2011
  • Season #: 1
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  • Summary: The reality show focuses on former boxer Mike Tyson and his goal to become a champion of pigeon racing.
  • Genre(s): Sports, Reality

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. New York Post
    Reviewed by: Linda Stasi
    Mar 4, 2011
    88
    Taking on Tyson is only a six-part series, but, in that limited time, this heartwarming, gorgeously filmed show reveals a terrifying man who has not just grown up, but grown into someone you now might want to know.
  2. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Neil Genzlinger
    Mar 7, 2011
    80
    It would make an interesting documentary even without Mr. Tyson. With him, it becomes a personal test for the viewer.
  3. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Tim Goodman
    Mar 4, 2011
    60
    Judging from the first of six hours that will air, this might be the perfect series where you can plop on the couch, pop a beer and think, "This is all a little odd."

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  1. kenster
    4
    Watched the pilot and tried to watch episode 2 but couldn't finish it. Plays a bit like a reality competition show, except you get the sense that the contestants care less about the stakes than the producers. The pigeon racing scene just doesn't seem all that competitive. It's more like watching a bunch of guys who love raising birds as opposed to racing them. The other problem is that the activity of pigeon racing/raising in itself is really boring. They eat, they poo, they fly. However the major let down is Iron Mike himself. While it's nice to see that he's turned into a nice normal middle-aged man, it unfortunately doesn't make for very good television. Additionally, in 1.5 episodes, his interaction with the birds is rather limited. Most of the raising, and racing for that matter, is done by his team of hired bird experts who essentially run the whole show. Mike appears to simply finance the operation and lend his enthusiasm every so often. Not recommended.… Expand
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