American Grit

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

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  1. strmrage213
    Jun 11, 2016
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. John Cena did an excellent job in this first Season. He engaged the audience as well as the contestants.

    The one thing you should never do is compare tv shows to each other. You will always find similarities and I think that is why I see a lot of negative reviews here.

    The show brings out feelings of patriotism not only from Americans but from people all over the world watching it. I was so engaged with the team members and their cadres that i could not wait for the next episode!

    I was rooting for Tony because he was alone the longest and came out twice on top. Respect. In the end the team that was best at the competition won it. I cannot wait for the next season i am very excited!    … Expand
  2. 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 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.
  3. 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 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.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 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!!!… Expand
  4. 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 hard challenges to accomplish. This year - not so much. It looks like Bachelor on sugar!

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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
  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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