Allen Gregory

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Season 1
  • Network: FOX
  • Series Premiere Date: Oct 30, 2011
User Score
2.7

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 69 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 69
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 69
  3. Negative: 45 out of 69

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  1. blackops
    Nov 20, 2011
    9
    I like this show enough to sign up to review it. I see the humor in it. I cannot understand how so many people find it unbearable and unfunny. It is baffling that people are so critical after 2/3 episodes.
  2. horacep3000
    Dec 5, 2011
    9
    The show isn't as bad as some people make it out to be. Sure it had a rocky start the first few episodes, but last nights episode I got a few chuckles out of. How is this any worse than American Dad or Family Guy, which I believe to have declined drastically over the past few seasons. Go easy guys. It has already been canceled. Let the show rest in piece.
  3. scarh791
    Nov 7, 2011
    10
    Holy CRAP, what an awful show. I honestly feel bad for Jonah Hill that he backs this and thinks it's funny. It's kind of sad. It's terrible, but not for lack of trying, I'll say that. The voice actors, Hill and Stewart particularly, aren't phoning it in. But the material is just so dull and obvious, it's painful. I often can't tell when they're trying to funny or merely quirky.Holy CRAP, what an awful show. I honestly feel bad for Jonah Hill that he backs this and thinks it's funny. It's kind of sad. It's terrible, but not for lack of trying, I'll say that. The voice actors, Hill and Stewart particularly, aren't phoning it in. But the material is just so dull and obvious, it's painful. I often can't tell when they're trying to funny or merely quirky. Allen and his father have a quick back-and-forth, but very little of it actually makes me smile. Allen's constant antagonizing of his principal made me chuckle once but it just wasn't worth it.

    It's extremely pretty, though. Obviously flash animated, but pretty nonetheless. 2 points for the actor's efforts and the animation style.    … Expand
  4. MatManz
    Dec 7, 2011
    10
    If you're used to the humor of the Simpsons and Family Guy, you may not like this show. The show is smart, a little too smart but it is funny, has great quick-witted writing, and excellent storytelling. I think its problem was that it went over peoples heads. People didn't want it to succeed, the masses want to only see Seth MacFarlane creations and played out Simpsons humor. RIP AllenIf you're used to the humor of the Simpsons and Family Guy, you may not like this show. The show is smart, a little too smart but it is funny, has great quick-witted writing, and excellent storytelling. I think its problem was that it went over peoples heads. People didn't want it to succeed, the masses want to only see Seth MacFarlane creations and played out Simpsons humor. RIP Allen Gregory, hopefully Adult Swim picks you up and lets you grow.… Expand
  5. Kelkil79
    Oct 31, 2011
    8
    I found this cartoon to be pretty funny, yeah, some of the jokes were "off" or not P.C. but I actually like that because it's unlike any other cartoon I've seen on television. I can, however, see why this show may not fit into the mainstream of Fox's cartoons and therefore it probably wont last but, for my two cents, I hope it does and stays strange.
  6. CWEarl
    Feb 9, 2012
    8
    When witnessing reactions to this show, I'd swear that most people don't know it's supposed to be a comedy. And now, FOX has canned one of the best and smartest new shows. Lame.
  7. GagaForGhibli
    May 29, 2012
    7
    Allen Gregory Is A Solidly Good Show And Is Smart!
    I Think What Killed This Show The Voice Acting..
    Not My Favorite But Better Than Sit Down Shut Up..

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#32 Most Discussed TV Season of 2011
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#69 Most Shared TV Season of 2011

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
40

Mixed or average reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 21
  3. Negative: 8 out of 21
  1. Miami Herald
    Reviewed by: Glenn Garvin
    Nov 1, 2011
    10
    Allen Gregory is not funny--not even a little bit--and it is not remotely entertaining.
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  2. PopMatters
    Reviewed by: Marisa LaScala
    Oct 31, 2011
    50
    The writers need to differentiate how Allen Gregory relates to Jeremy from how he relates to Julie. If the show had Allen Gregory treat Jeremy and Julie differently, there'd be more opportunity for a wider variety of jokes, including some that don't involve yelling.
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  3. Slant Magazine
    Reviewed by: Mike Lechevallier
    Oct 31, 2011
    25
    For what it's worth, Hill's performance as Allen Gregory's titular character is the only noteworthy aspect of an otherwise shoddy show.
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