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- 2021
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- 2021
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Summary The comedy series created by Nahnatchka Khan and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is based on the significant events in Johnson's younger years before wrestling.
Created By: Jeff Chiang, Nahnatchka Khan
- 2021
- TV-PG
- NBC
- 2021
- TV-PG
- NBC
Young Rock
Season 1 Premiere: Feb 16, 2021
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Summary The comedy series created by Nahnatchka Khan and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is based on the significant events in Johnson's younger years before wrestling.
Created By: Jeff Chiang, Nahnatchka Khan
Where to Watch
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 18 Critic Reviews
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61% Positive
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39% Mixed
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0% Negative
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 18 Critic Reviews
66
61% Positive
11 Reviews
11 Reviews
39% Mixed
7 Reviews
7 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
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Clever dialogue and solid acting, both infused with Johnson’s trademark charisma, makes for a great recipe. Make sure you smell what The Rock is cooking and give this series the attention it deserves.
Even though the series surely fictionalizes events that inspired him, these glimpses into the seeds of the Rock’s act are intriguing and often fun.
As charming as Johnson is, the portions of the show that focus on him as a grown-up are the weakest part of what is an otherwise sweet and appealing family comedy.
Three episodes aren't enough to tell whether Young Rock is just another version of Johnson working the gimmick, or if he really does plan on showing parts of himself beyond what we already know. Still, fans shouldn't expect any revelations, or to leave with a brand new understanding of their favorite celebrity, but it has a lot of heart and might even make you want to go lift a dumbbell.
People struggling to wrap their arms around initial episodes of "Young Rock" may find a reason to stick around in the show's outstanding crew of actors impersonating such '80s-era wrestling legends as Ric Flair and Iron Sheik. That much the show nails straightaway.
To call this a vanity project would be an understatement, but Johnson's inherent likability goes a long way, and he spells out that this isn't going to be all happy nostalgia, citing missteps that he learned from along the way.
All this means is that I'm stuck complaining about structure flaws and a surplus of The Rock, when a correctly focused show would lead to a correctly focused review emphasizing how truly wonderful Anderson and Leilua are.
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 15 User Ratings
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53% Positive
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User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 15 User Ratings
6.1
53% Positive
8 Ratings
8 Ratings
20% Mixed
3 Ratings
3 Ratings
27% Negative
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Production Company:
- Grit & Superstition
- Fierce Baby Productions
- Seven Bucks Productions
- Universal Television
- Goodwin Talent Agency
Initial Release Date: Feb 16, 2021
Number of seasons: 3 Seasons
Rating: TV-PG
Awards
People's Choice Awards, USA
• 7 Nominations
Hollywood Critics Association Television Awards
• 1 Win & 6 Nominations
ReFrame
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
