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- ABC
- Jul 21, 2015
- ABC
- Jul 21, 2015
- ABC
- Jul 21, 2015
- ABC
- Jul 21, 2015
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 31 Critic Reviews
62
55% Positive
17 Reviews
17 Reviews
45% Mixed
14 Reviews
14 Reviews
0% Negative
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0 Reviews
Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 31 Critic Reviews
62
55% Positive
17 Reviews
17 Reviews
45% Mixed
14 Reviews
14 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
You too may begin to see what this newcomer appears to be: a raucous, smart, gentle, imaginative and consistently funny comedy that scores early and often.
It’s easy to see that the show will only focus on a small group of a large cast of characters, but that group can be bigger than three or four, and Fozzie’s already wacka-wacka’d his way into grating territory by the end of episode two. But you may not even notice that because of one, simple, delightful reason: The Muppets is just pure fun. The characters--both felt and human--are endearing, the jokes are fast, and the workplace set-up is near-bursting with expansion possibilities for the future.
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 77 User Ratings
6.4
64% Positive
49 Ratings
49 Ratings
12% Mixed
9 Ratings
9 Ratings
25% Negative
19 Ratings
19 Ratings
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 77 User Ratings
6.4
64% Positive
49 Ratings
49 Ratings
12% Mixed
9 Ratings
9 Ratings
25% Negative
19 Ratings
19 Ratings
Its never going to be what it was, its a new world, but I love the way they have integrated a "THE OFFICE"
-esque approach to the direction with real world updates to content. They give a major nod to THE MUPPET SHOW in some song and sketches. BUT Jim Henson is gone and though we all miss him the truth his, that Kermit doenst move the same (its not Jim hand) and does sound the same (its not Jims voice) So for us old schoolers its just not going to be that same, so yeah its different but Im fine with different...
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SEASON 1
It might take some time to adapt to what the gang is trying to do here, but it’s definitely in sync with the Muppet mission of entertaining everyone at their own level, and for every misjudged moment there are several more that are sublime.
If people who grew up with the Muppets and consider them virtually sacred reject this new incarnation, that leaves casual fans--and kids. Is this a show for kids? Not really, but despite some mild talk about Muppet sex lives, there doesn't seem to be a real reason that children can't watch. Whether that audience can keep a much-ballyhooed but far from perfect new show afloat is unclear.
The truth is, bold as this creative decision was--and executed quite successfully, too--it’s jarring, at best. At worst, it’s a bastardization.... All of that said, in a perverse way, this maturation of the franchise may be exactly what was needed if The Muppets has any hope of being the same lightning rod or have the same longevity as the original Muppet Show, which ran from 1976 to 1981.
The dialogue is funny, but the longer-range question is whether it’s funny enough to keep viewers coming back week after week.
The tone never feels right, as if we're watching a dark parody of the Muppets--say, "Greg the Bunny"--that for some reason is starring the genuine article.... There are a few funny moments here, and Prady's both a smart writer and a flexible one.
Felt more like a normal sitcom than the Muppets, but the innuendo and swear words were a big transition from normal Muppets stuff. Oddly charming, but seen it a million times before.
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SEASON 1
The majority of the first season is perfect classic muppets , but with a more adult paced show. However the series takes a break late in the first season and then (IMO) jumps the shark when they return and introduce Panjay..a detestable , live actor regular character that just cheapens the show altogether. Instead of the show being funny at this point , its about conflict and manipulation, as Panjay adds a "dirt bag producer" element to the show that is at odds with Kermit's "good guy producer " attitude. Panjay is an unlikable character and ruins the show. Ultimately this is why I rated this show down from an 8 to a 4. Thx for reading!
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SEASON 1
I grew up with this guys. ACTUALLY I became a producer because of "The Muppets take Manhattan Movie". I think it is the best Frank Oz film ever. They made me fall in love with the business. Their songs, the special guests... it was magical. This is Depressing. is disney behind this? They lost their soul, the divorce/break up thing is truly sad. Fuzzy looks like an old desperate comedian that failed hard. We adults have enough options to watch on tv. Jim Henson will have never approved this version. His work was full of fantasy and happiness and the sarcasm was so subtle, so innocent. I know we all missed the Muppets, but somethings are better as an old good memory.
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SEASON 1
I think ABC has turned The Muppets into some kind of raunchy comedy that is going to make people say 'this is not who The Muppets are' -- correct me if I'm wrong but The Muppets don't drink beer at a bar, the difference between the puppets and humans does not work, AND i find it outrageous that in the trailer for the winter return February 2nd the trailer shows Ms. piggy Shaking her chest and then Kermit says he'll go get her a sweater.
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SEASON 1