Fuller House

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Season 1
  • Network: Netflix
  • Series Premiere Date: Feb 27, 2016
Season #: 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
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6.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 227 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 62 out of 227
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  1. barnebyjones
    Jul 25, 2020
    7
    I don't know what the critics expected, it's a reboot of freakin' Full House. Is the acting cheesy...yes...is it predictable...yes of course....but that's EXACTLY what you expect when you go to watch a Full House reboot....The nice twist though is how much the show doesn't take itself too seriously, and has subtle mature vibes to it. They were making it for fans of a previous generation,I don't know what the critics expected, it's a reboot of freakin' Full House. Is the acting cheesy...yes...is it predictable...yes of course....but that's EXACTLY what you expect when you go to watch a Full House reboot....The nice twist though is how much the show doesn't take itself too seriously, and has subtle mature vibes to it. They were making it for fans of a previous generation, and hopefully a whole new one. I think it has just enough of the Disney channel vibe to catch new younger viewers and it has adult tones to it to recapture the older fans of the show. If you grew up watching Full House and loved it, you will love this.… Expand
  2. beccamac
    Dec 16, 2018
    10
    I’m taking this show at face value. It’s just continuing Full House. They’re both corny but so what? It’s my guilty binge!
  3. vgmkyle
    Jun 18, 2017
    8
    People have waited years for this, so just go see. Critics matter, but not television critics. Why? Because some of these reviews are for the first episode only -- not the whole season... so how does that matter for the whole season exactly? TV critics are irrelevant and society doesn't need 'em.
  4. harryjc
    Mar 1, 2017
    10
    Some people are complaining about this... But this is what Full House always was. It was just a cheesy, light hearted comedy. If you like Full House, and you remember it for what it was, you're sure to enjoy this. Don't over analyze it. Just watch it, and take it for what it is. It's not bad at all.
  5. ajcritic
    Dec 27, 2016
    0
    Horrific. This may actually be the worst 'live audience' show I have ever seen. When I had heard the Olsens wouldn't be in this cheesy show I thought they were just being their crappy old selves but after watching this show I'm glad they steered clear.

    The child actors are in constant contact with sexual innuendos(I mean TONS) made by both the adults and in their own child-to-child    Horrific. This may actually be the worst 'live audience' show I have ever seen. When I had heard the Olsens wouldn't be in this cheesy show I thought they were just being their crappy old selves but after watching this show I'm glad they steered clear.

    The child actors are in constant contact with sexual innuendos(I mean TONS) made by both the adults and in their own child-to-child conversations.
    The jokes are delivered worse than a Disney Channel sitcom, with horrible actors performing cringeworthy dialogue.
    Not to mention the fact that the scenarios are in no way rooted in reality and the writers give no attempt to make up for this shortcoming.

    I never watched the original Full House(being only 22 today) but I have watched a few episodes with my parents over the years and I can say it was much, much better than this reboot. The fact that this is the finished product and the producers decided it was good enough for TV just tells of the times. Everything is based on nostalgia. The laziness of retelling old jokes that worked decades ago is taken in place of smart jokes that go with the times.

    If you enjoyed the original series I would not even bother checking out an episode of this show.    … Expand
  6. Awilmot
    Dec 14, 2016
    10
    I was crazy excited and hesitant about this reboot. At first really wasn't thrilled was kinda cheesy but I feel that was expected. However the level of feminist references, inclusion, and acceptance in this series has me hooked. A sexy female character that simply cannot bare children??? A child fitting into stereotypical gay ideals, intelligent girls, opinionated women. I'm all for theI was crazy excited and hesitant about this reboot. At first really wasn't thrilled was kinda cheesy but I feel that was expected. However the level of feminist references, inclusion, and acceptance in this series has me hooked. A sexy female character that simply cannot bare children??? A child fitting into stereotypical gay ideals, intelligent girls, opinionated women. I'm all for the series, be it cheesy at times...I grew up watching the original, the cheesy makes sense to me and I love it ALL!… Expand
  7. Gameboy225
    Dec 14, 2016
    10
    Really funny show. really love it, Please keep making it, Season 1 was awesome. and season 2 is better!
    And I can't wait for Season 3!!!!!! Me and my all family love it.
  8. mastercritic16
    Aug 22, 2016
    8
    This is an amazing series. It preserves all the catchy phrases that the full house cast used. The four children are amazing as well. Max is probably the best. Jackson could be better. Only things missing are the Olsen twins.
  9. sexyjedi
    Jul 29, 2016
    9
    LOVE this show. The nostalgia factor is through the roof, and the fact that they are on Netflix is so kick ass, free to do whatever they hell they want writing and content wise. The girls are funny and sexy, and I love the flashbacks, the use of Hunter pence and the Giants vs the Dodgers.. as a native San Franciscan and orange bleeding Giant fan I appreciate all the true to heart SF thatsLOVE this show. The nostalgia factor is through the roof, and the fact that they are on Netflix is so kick ass, free to do whatever they hell they want writing and content wise. The girls are funny and sexy, and I love the flashbacks, the use of Hunter pence and the Giants vs the Dodgers.. as a native San Franciscan and orange bleeding Giant fan I appreciate all the true to heart SF thats CONSTANTLY in every show. Very modern, and genuinely funny. To all the negative reviews, so laughing puhleez..get over yourself, and how rude!… Expand
  10. marcmyworks
    Jun 22, 2016
    5
    Fuller House is funny in that only because it tries to be funny and fails, kind of funny. Its great to see most of old cast return however some story lines such as Danny's girlfriend wanting the house to be sold and what happened to Michelle could have been explored more. Aunt Becky has now turned into a woman who is so lonely for contact that she contemplates stealing DJ's baby. DJ's exFuller House is funny in that only because it tries to be funny and fails, kind of funny. Its great to see most of old cast return however some story lines such as Danny's girlfriend wanting the house to be sold and what happened to Michelle could have been explored more. Aunt Becky has now turned into a woman who is so lonely for contact that she contemplates stealing DJ's baby. DJ's ex Steve is a stalker and Kimmie Gibbler seems to be into freaky sex acts; though these ideas in themselves are interesting, it never is pushed to a level of being quite good. All I can say is DJ is annoying, the kids are annoying and trying to bring back old catch phrases falls flat, but I still enjoy how bad it all is. Maybe next season DJ's dead husband will reveal to us all he faked his death.… Expand
  11. Luigithemetal64
    Jun 20, 2016
    3
    Note that I've only seen some clips of that show. When I heard that the show is coming back, I knew that it will be different from the show, but very different. I noticed that critics hate this show more than the original Full House. I noticed when I watched some of the clips. The jokes lack understanding; such as the boy with a green model volcano saying "I was erupting my volcano," inNote that I've only seen some clips of that show. When I heard that the show is coming back, I knew that it will be different from the show, but very different. I noticed that critics hate this show more than the original Full House. I noticed when I watched some of the clips. The jokes lack understanding; such as the boy with a green model volcano saying "I was erupting my volcano," in which the girl replies "TMI." That boy isn't telling her how volcanoes work. The fourth wall joke about Michelle at New York as fashion designer is weak. I understand they got when the Olsen twins chose not to come back. This show has sexual innuendoes that expects us to believe that is age appropriate for a family sitcom if this was rated TV-G. You know, when Fuller has a wardrobe malfunction where her breasts are shown? I read parents complain about this. There's even an STD reference. Some of you may think this reboot/sequel is meant for fans of the old series who have grown into the modern era, but this isn't a point to have. I think I know why television networks aren't interested in Fuller House, because the show is too adult for a family series. I think the Olsen twins did the right thing not to be involved in that show's wreck.… Expand
  12. AaronTupaz
    Jun 4, 2016
    10
    I grew up watching Full House and it's great seeing the old cast back. Is the show corny at times, yes, but still entertaining to watch. Don't listen to the negative reviews, it's worth the watch. Hope they make a second season.
  13. stevensolo73
    May 10, 2016
    10
    I think the show is fantastic...my wife and kids can't get enough. We love all the original characters and are so happy to see them again. We also enjoy the new characters as well. If you loved the original you should love this. I wish all the actors the best and hope to see many more seasons of Fuller House!
  14. Happymom
    May 7, 2016
    10
    I have been so pleased with the first season of Fuller House! I am so glad that there is finally a show out there that my entire family can watch without embarrassment, frustration, or muting. The standards for TV shows have gone downhill so much in the last 15 years I am excited to sit and watch it with my 9 year old daughter!
  15. GhostMutt
    Mar 24, 2016
    8
    Fuller House is not much of an evolution of Full House. It's not smarter, or less cute, or bigger in scope. It doesn't break new ground or even redeem any of Full House's faults; it's merely a continuation of the universe that Full House left behind, with some added boob jokes.

    I don't know why people expected this to be anything more than a cheesy nostalgic reminder. It's not high art.    Fuller House is not much of an evolution of Full House. It's not smarter, or less cute, or bigger in scope. It doesn't break new ground or even redeem any of Full House's faults; it's merely a continuation of the universe that Full House left behind, with some added boob jokes.

    I don't know why people expected this to be anything more than a cheesy nostalgic reminder. It's not high art. I couldn't stand Full House when I was growing up, but even I found a lot to love in the home-y feel that Fuller House provided. For people who loved the original series, Fuller House scratches an itch. For those that didn't, they may still not like this new series. I did, though. I really thought I wouldn't.    … Expand
  16. TheQuietGamer
    Mar 21, 2016
    6
    Netflix's surprise sequel series to one of the most beloved, family-friendly sitcoms of all time takes a while to find it's groove. It's early episodes are downright grating. However once you get past the awkward starting episodes, filled with cringe-worthy attempts at self-awareness ("Lol, does anybody else here those violins?") and bad dance numbers, it starts to come together and youNetflix's surprise sequel series to one of the most beloved, family-friendly sitcoms of all time takes a while to find it's groove. It's early episodes are downright grating. However once you get past the awkward starting episodes, filled with cringe-worthy attempts at self-awareness ("Lol, does anybody else here those violins?") and bad dance numbers, it starts to come together and you begin to realize that just maybe these ladies can hold the show together without the adults returning.

    I have to admit there is quite a bit of nostalgia here. Plenty of references for the fans (most of them done in awfully unfunny ways), returning characters, and even the same dang house. It even manages to capture the same sweet vibe from time to time.

    However despite all of the throwbacks it never quite manages to completely recapture the feel of the original show. Longtime fans should still be mostly pleased with the show, but the attempts to modernize it end up hurting it in the end. For starters it loses some of that wholesomeness that made the original show a treat for families. I was both shocked and appalled by the amount of sexual humor, innuendos, and references to drinking. I don't recall Full House having any of that back in the day, and if it did it certainly wasn't so blatantly obvious.

    As far as the cast itself goes the returning characters are just as likable as ever. Characters like Uncle Joey and Jesse might just be relegated to the occasional cameo, but it's still a treat to see them onscreen again. The Tanner girls and Kimmy do a great job of carrying the show in their new role. As for the new characters, they aren't so appreciated.

    The kids are mostly bland and uninteresting. DJ's middle-child "Max" (Elias Harger) downright irritated me whenever he was onscreen for the majority of this season, mostly due to his tendency to scream all of his lines. The writers also tried way too hard to make his jokes come off as cute. The two older children are just dull. The new adults aren't much better. They all do start to become more likable as the season nears it's conclusion, but for the majority of the season I just didn't care about them.

    Yeah, the first season of "Fuller House" gets off to a flawed start. It shows more and more promise as it progresses though. The characters become more likable and the humor gets sharper. Once the laughs get more frequent it becomes easier to put up with it's flaws.

    As it stands this is a decent, yet subpar start to the new series. It doesn't quite capture the original's magic, but can still provide plenty of nostalgic moments for longtime fans. If they can continue to keep improving on everything in the next season then we could very well have a successful sequel series on our hands. They just need to sharpen up the writing, get back that squeaky-clean wholesomeness (or for the love of God just be subtle about it!), and get that darn kid to stop yelling his lines. If all that happens then Fuller House will be the revival of Full House fans deserve. As of right now it's the occasional nostalgia inducing, blast from the past that doesn't quite have all the pieces coming together yet. However, it's not hard to see how it can all get there.

    6.5/10    … Expand
  17. simonerodriguez
    Mar 14, 2016
    10
    who ever said this show is bad, should be ashamed of themselves!!i absolutely love the remake of this show. its good to see a perspective from a children's view..
  18. KyliesDadJeff
    Mar 12, 2016
    7
    That old school feel good flare. The show picked up right where it left off. No, this does not have the cinematic value of "Game of Thrones", or "The Walking Dead". Nor does it have the intriguing on the edge of your seat storylines. It does however make you feel good, whether you are 8 or 80, male or female. get Michelle back for season 2 and you have a winner.
  19. mikepariscritic
    Mar 11, 2016
    9
    Do not listen to the critic reviews. This is a thorough entertaining show: light, funny and enthusiatic. I was a big fan of the show in the 80s. This reboot was very much to my liking.
  20. Marissa123
    Mar 11, 2016
    2
    Well for starters, it would be really nice since this is a show for kids if Jodie Sweetin would not wear tops that have her "girlfriends" hanging out. There's no reason for that at all in a show aimed towards kids. It's even distracting to the adults in my family as she looks periously close to a "wardrobe malfunction" Also I did not appreciate the "double entendre" jokes written inWell for starters, it would be really nice since this is a show for kids if Jodie Sweetin would not wear tops that have her "girlfriends" hanging out. There's no reason for that at all in a show aimed towards kids. It's even distracting to the adults in my family as she looks periously close to a "wardrobe malfunction" Also I did not appreciate the "double entendre" jokes written in ostensibly to entertain the adult audience as well as the kid audience. We don't need that as adults....it is a transparent device and frankly, the jokes are annoying, not that funny, and sometimes actually cringeworthy. This show could have been an enjoyable reboot to people who grew up watching it, as well as a new generation. By trying to be all things to all people, mixing humor styles, and not allowing the main characters to coalesce without being interrupted every episode by prior cast members (no matter how nice it is to see them...but every time? It would be better just to write a couple of them in as regular cast members) I wanted to like it but it's frankly a mess and by stopping halfway between the original and between a fully developed interesting sequel that doesnt depend all that much on the previous show it's ended up unfortunately being mediocre. Too bad because I always liked this show, and the actors. .… Expand
  21. natetendo83
    Mar 10, 2016
    10
    I liked it enough to watch all of season 1 in a single weekend. Reminds me a lot of the original and I was entertained a lot. Looking forward to season 2!
  22. Mitchzap65
    Mar 9, 2016
    3
    The reason I feel like it’s among the likes of Pixels and Dangerous 6 is because of its comedy. This show is supposed to target adults, since the kids that watched the original show are now adults, but its comedy feels like the live action Cat in the Hat. The adults are like kids, the kids are like adults, the innuendo is blatant and unfunny, and important values that crosses paths withThe reason I feel like it’s among the likes of Pixels and Dangerous 6 is because of its comedy. This show is supposed to target adults, since the kids that watched the original show are now adults, but its comedy feels like the live action Cat in the Hat. The adults are like kids, the kids are like adults, the innuendo is blatant and unfunny, and important values that crosses paths with our main characters are merely just a par to make jokes out of them, not put jokes in them. This is very prominent with the subject of marriage, never has a show or movie not cared about such emotional, conflicting, and important moments such as these. So in other words, the characters are still kids in an adult’s body, and so are the writers. This show is immature, lazy, and offensive to any fan with at least an 6th grade education.… Expand
  23. morninstar
    Mar 8, 2016
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The beauty of this show being on Netflix is that you get to take all the goodness in at once, however long that may last. I watched Full House not too long ago, so the first 3-4 episodes were just filled with everything I wanted to see in a sequel series and I laughed my ass off. But after that, my enjoyment of it kind of took a downward drop. The jokes started falling flat on their faces, and the show's reliance on older cast members to bring the fun back just seemed a bit forced to me(although they did joke about it once). The only thing that got me through the whole season is the fact that my Full House experience was still pretty fresh, and of course, Tommy(and Cosmo too)… Expand
  24. ab2140
    Mar 8, 2016
    10
    It's perfect! It's family friendly and very entertaining. Very nostalgic and leaves you wanting more. Can't wait for season two. The only show that can pull this off.
  25. kc2708
    Mar 7, 2016
    0
    I grew up watching this show with my family in the 90s. I did not expect Fuller House to be the same as Full House, however, I was very disgusted and disappointed at what I saw. First of all, there are children actors in this show under the age of 18 and sexual innuendos("irrupting my volcano") and adult content are used that no child or child actor should be subjected to. Kids will wantI grew up watching this show with my family in the 90s. I did not expect Fuller House to be the same as Full House, however, I was very disgusted and disappointed at what I saw. First of all, there are children actors in this show under the age of 18 and sexual innuendos("irrupting my volcano") and adult content are used that no child or child actor should be subjected to. Kids will want to watch this show because there are cheesy mediocre, Disneyesque child actors that act like adults with flamboyant, unnatural hand gestures, however, I believe that this is not a show fit for children to watch. If you want to relive some warm, fuzzy nostalgia, I suggest watching the original Full House. This show is a train wreck of predictable, crude acting.… Expand
  26. wemail4u2
    Mar 7, 2016
    10
    Need more shows like this !!!
    I remember when I use to watch Full House with my daughters. Last night , I watched Fuller House with my grandchildren . Brought back a lot of memories . Maybe the major networks should take a lesson from Netflix and bring back more family shows !!!!
  27. Friskytiger81
    Mar 3, 2016
    0
    Seeing these 10-rated reviews are so hilariously out-of-touch with reality it compels me to balance it out...seeing that I wasted my life on 6 episodes of this junk. It's almost like the reviewers are living inside the show, also completely out-of-touch with reality. They chose to tell the story around the weakest characters of DJ, Kimmy, and Stephanie -- because that's what they couldSeeing these 10-rated reviews are so hilariously out-of-touch with reality it compels me to balance it out...seeing that I wasted my life on 6 episodes of this junk. It's almost like the reviewers are living inside the show, also completely out-of-touch with reality. They chose to tell the story around the weakest characters of DJ, Kimmy, and Stephanie -- because that's what they could afford. The writing, directing and acting are so bad I dare you to watch it without cringing. Sure, the original series did it, so why not now? But that was 25 years ago - have we not gotten any better with storytelling, with writing, with acting that we can scrape off the nostalgia and see this show for what it really is -- and excuse to try to substantiate Netflix from being completely irrelevant and line the pockets of those that already are collecting from royalty checks. If you want to see how NOT to revive a series, please take a look at this.… Expand
  28. lewisdamon
    Mar 3, 2016
    10
    I was a fan of Full House as a kid. I had high expectations for the show. My wife, myself and our children watched every episode and Loved It. The puns were funny, given that Mary-Kate and Ashley didn't come back. The story line was similar to the original, with a more modern spin of how people are now vs how they were in the days of Full House. Personally, I felt it held its own, andI was a fan of Full House as a kid. I had high expectations for the show. My wife, myself and our children watched every episode and Loved It. The puns were funny, given that Mary-Kate and Ashley didn't come back. The story line was similar to the original, with a more modern spin of how people are now vs how they were in the days of Full House. Personally, I felt it held its own, and can't wait for season 2.… Expand
  29. Felicityt4
    Mar 2, 2016
    10
    I love the show. Cant stop laughing. Loved the first show and now watching with my kids old and new show family bonding and cant get enough.. Cant wait for season 2. Funnier then full house
  30. muldjord
    Mar 2, 2016
    8
    I quite enjoy watching this show. It's cozy. It's lovable. It's one of those shows that I enjoy watching while I am eating because it doesn't expect me to pay 100% attention all the time. The jokes are silly. The storylines are silly. But in a good way I think. The characters are actually better than I expected. My favorite is definitely Tommy. "Why is he looking at the ceiling all theI quite enjoy watching this show. It's cozy. It's lovable. It's one of those shows that I enjoy watching while I am eating because it doesn't expect me to pay 100% attention all the time. The jokes are silly. The storylines are silly. But in a good way I think. The characters are actually better than I expected. My favorite is definitely Tommy. "Why is he looking at the ceiling all the time?" Haha! I loved that. Guess he loves looking at those spotlights. :D Love it when babies and animals break the fourth wall like that, and it's integrated into a show.… Expand
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Metascore
35

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 28 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 28
  3. Negative: 15 out of 28
  1. TVLine
    Reviewed by: Andy Swift
    Apr 6, 2016
    67
    There are a few consistent bright spots, including party-girl Stephanie’s interactions with DJ’s annoying (sorry!) kids; the original series’ now-twentysomething fans will likely identify with her more than any other character.
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  2. Vox.com
    Reviewed by: Emily VanDerWerff
    Feb 29, 2016
    40
    It feels like just leaving the TV on as rerun after rerun piles up. The laugh lines are predictable. The gags play out exactly as you'd expect.
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  3. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
    Reviewed by: Rob Owen
    Feb 26, 2016
    40
    The first episode does a nice enough job juxtaposing scenes from the original with parallel scenes in the present, but enjoying Fuller House will require a high tolerance for laugh tracks and corny sitcom humor.
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