American Grit

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Season 1
  • Network: FOX
  • Series Premiere Date: Apr 14, 2016
Season #: 2, 1
Metascore
47

Mixed or average reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 4
  3. Negative: 1 out of 4

Critic Reviews

  1. Time
    Reviewed by: Daniel D'Addario
    Apr 14, 2016
    50
    There’s a certain flair in the way Cena speaks, fluently, the language of military veterans. Better still, there’s genuine grace in the way he lets the veterans themselves do most the talking.
  2. Yahoo TV
    Reviewed by: Ken Tucker
    Apr 14, 2016
    30
    American Grit is sluggishly paced, and plays like one of those weeks on Survivor when everyone is just waiting for the visit from their “loved ones” so they can cry and hug a little before the next test of strength.
  3. Boston Herald
    Reviewed by: Mark A. Perigard
    Apr 14, 2016
    58
    [Host John Cena is] smart and he’s funny when he goes off-script. He gives American Grit its shot at glory.
  5. Variety
    Reviewed by: Brian Lowry
    Apr 12, 2016
    40
    Cena brings energy and earnestness to the hosting chores, as do the mentors. Yet barring audiences forging some unforeseen bond with the by-the-numbers competitors, American Grit seems too familiar and derivative.

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User Score
5.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 12 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 12
  3. Negative: 3 out of 12
  1. rita0509
    Jul 11, 2017
    4
    My family was looking forward to season 2,but it's all fun and games. Not much real action. Last year made sense in that there were hardMy family was looking forward to season 2,but it's all fun and games. Not much real action. Last year made sense in that there were hard challenges to accomplish. This year - not so much. It looks like Bachelor on sugar!… Full Review »
  2. MikeInToronto
    Jun 22, 2017
    4
    In season 1, this show was a solid 10. Sadly, season 2 barely rates as a 5. I don't know why they felt the need to turn what was a trulyIn season 1, this show was a solid 10. Sadly, season 2 barely rates as a 5. I don't know why they felt the need to turn what was a truly gritty program, that was true to its name, into a cross between Dr. Phil and Fear Factor.  Last year they did Navy Seal type challenges, and this year, when they're not busy crying and whining, their challenges are to eat pureed alligator and strip naked. What a joke!!! Aside from John Burk, even the members of the cadre don't come close to the quality of last season's group.  After last season, I implored all my friends who had not seen the show to be sure to watch season 2. I'm now very embarrassed that I did that. If, by some miracle, there is a 3rd season, PLEASE change it back to the original format!!!… Full Review »
  3. luther2015
    Jun 12, 2017
    10
    With all the crappy tv on lately i was glad to find this. This was my first time watching this show and it happen to be the first show of theWith all the crappy tv on lately i was glad to find this. This was my first time watching this show and it happen to be the first show of the season. I found it to be very interesting, I really like John Cena, funny at times. It looks like this could be alot of fun to watch.… Full Review »
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