Sweet Tooth: Season 1

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Netflix | Season Premiere Date: June 4, 2021

Summary: A half human and half deer-boy (Christian Convery) leaves his isolated home to find a post-apocalyptic world as he befriends other hybrids and humans in this series based on the DC comic by Jeff Lemire.

Genre(s): Drama, Action & Adventure, Fantasy

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The Playlist Charles Barfield

May 26, 2021

In Netflix’s new heartfelt, utterly enjoyable fairy tale series, “Sweet Tooth,” the post-apocalypse is refreshingly less inhospitable and dour. While it’s definitely not a completely fun-filled utopia, it is an antidote to the grimdark worlds we usually see in apocalyptic fantasy and one brimming with love, hope, beauty, and, well, sweet treats. Read full review

RogerEbert.com Brian Tallerico

Jun 2, 2021

The performances are strong throughout—Anozie is particularly remarkable—but it’s the consistently inventive writing and robust filmmaking that makes the project stand out. It’s heartfelt and fantastical at the same time. Read full review

Ross Bonaime

Jun 4, 2021

The transition of Sweet Tooth into more of a family-friendly fable is a good look for this sprawling tale, one that thankfully is full of hope rather than destruction. Sweet Tooth does this through an endearing adventure that shows rebirth and new chances can come out of even the worst disasters — which makes this a rare uplifting pandemic story in 2021. Read full review

Polygon Samantha Nelson

Jun 4, 2021

Viewers who can get past fatigue of the moment will be rewarded with a beautiful, dark fairytale about the complexities of family. Read full review

Bob Strauss

Jun 2, 2021

Somehow whimsy, paranoia, sometimes brutal action and hard-pressed affection find a pleasing tonal balance throughout the first season’s eight episodes. Read full review

Daniel D'Addario

Jun 4, 2021

Narration by James Brolin tends to lean heavily on truisms that tell little worth knowing. The episodes can feel baggily paced. And for a solo adult viewer, Gus’ journey may feel a little predictable in moments. But for the right kind of kid, “Sweet Tooth” might make for good family viewing. Read full review

The Guardian Lucy Mangan

Jun 4, 2021

It is either warmly eccentric or hysterically crazy, perfect entertainment or a horrifying attempt to parlay the pandemic into a commercially palatable mashup. It is undoubtedly aimed at a younger-than-full-adult audience; my 10-year-old is entranced. I am, too, although I can’t yet work out why. Read full review

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Hope4agape

Jun 6, 2021

originality, directing and cinematography are flawless with superb acting and screenwriting. The scenes are breathtakingly beautiful and lighting is always perfect .
The show is a joy to watch .

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KeenWatcher

Jun 11, 2021

Compelling, different, surprising. I honestly thought I’d hate this and it turned out to be actually a good post-apocalyptic drama. As much as it should veer on unbelievable, it actually does well to hold it together into a cohesive story.

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littlehenry

Jun 5, 2021

Sweet Tooth is an incredible tv series based on the acclaimed comic series by the same name by creator Jeff Lemire. The show adds much backstory to the original, but it is all welcome and very well performed by the superbly talented cast that brings the characters to life. Production valueSweet Tooth is an incredible tv series based on the acclaimed comic series by the same name by creator Jeff Lemire. The show adds much backstory to the original, but it is all welcome and very well performed by the superbly talented cast that brings the characters to life. Production value is excellent, and the story grabs the viewer right from the beginning to bring them along a journey full of heart and hope. I could not recommend this series more, and I am highly anticipating season 2.… Expand

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Dee-Jay_Deli

Jun 6, 2021

A charming show with a lot of heart takes some familiar tropes (post-apocalypse, pandemic etc.) but combines them all in a very apppealing way. The child actors are all excellent and the pacing is good. It's a little odd that the episode lengths varies so much but that's hardly an issue onA charming show with a lot of heart takes some familiar tropes (post-apocalypse, pandemic etc.) but combines them all in a very apppealing way. The child actors are all excellent and the pacing is good. It's a little odd that the episode lengths varies so much but that's hardly an issue on Netflix. Overall, a great and wholesome show, despite some pretty dark themes throughout.… Expand

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UncleWillard

Jun 10, 2021

Lost me when it tried to preach. The world ended because of a virus per the show, but what we hear over and over is pollution and greed did it, even though the environment appears fine. And apparently flashy computers, make-up, hair dye, and Hot Topic are in good supply (though apparentlyLost me when it tried to preach. The world ended because of a virus per the show, but what we hear over and over is pollution and greed did it, even though the environment appears fine. And apparently flashy computers, make-up, hair dye, and Hot Topic are in good supply (though apparently shoelaces aren't?) Then we get lines like "I wish all the men were gone." JFC can we have nothing without some **** trying to teach their retarded, backwards ass lessons? Shame as I was enjoying it until then. Even with its Postman knock-off vibes. Actor playing Gus is just a win.… Expand

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Dodger

Jun 4, 2021

God, I don't get this show, although I do realise I'm probably not the target audience, but still...
Unfortunately, this show also reminds me how much I dislike a lot of child actors, he just immediately got on my nerves and never stopped, although I'm sure at least a good portion of thatGod, I don't get this show, although I do realise I'm probably not the target audience, but still...
Unfortunately, this show also reminds me how much I dislike a lot of child actors, he just immediately got on my nerves and never stopped, although I'm sure at least a good portion of that is down to the character to be fair to him.

Either way, by no means a must watch… Expand

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Rogeriofxx

Jun 6, 2021

História muito fraca, há momentos que parece que não irá acabar o arco muito enrolação

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Season 1

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  Air Date: June 4, 2021
- No episode information is currently available for this season