Making History

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Season 1
  • Network: FOX
  • Series Premiere Date: Mar 5, 2017
Metascore
64

Generally favorable reviews - based on 25 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 25
  3. Negative: 3 out of 25
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Critic Reviews

  1. Salon
    Reviewed by: Melanie McFarland
    Mar 6, 2017
    60
    It’s a messy, feather-light romp that establishes early on that, among other things, the past smelled pretty bad.
  2. We Got This Covered
    Reviewed by: Will Ashton
    Mar 3, 2017
    60
    Bouncy, wholehearted and totally flighty, in ways both good and bad, it might just have the stamina to keeping this past-traveling series continuing for the foreseeable future.
  3. Washington Post
    Reviewed by: Hank Stuever
    Mar 3, 2017
    60
    A likable but largely forgettable comedy.
  5. Los Angeles Daily News
    Reviewed by: Rob Lowman
    Mar 6, 2017
    50
    Making History may get a D in real history but is passably funny in a hit-or-miss cartoonish way.
  6. Vox.com
    Reviewed by: Emily VanDerWerff
    Mar 6, 2017
    50
    In short, Making History is supposed to revolve around the character with the least at stake, which isn’t terribly interesting, and in every episode it has to find ways to get around that problem. Pally’s a very funny guy, and Dan would make a fine supporting character. But as written, he’s not dynamic enough to carry the show.
  7. Reason.com
    Reviewed by: Glenn Garvin
    Mar 4, 2017
    50
    Fox's Making History at least has the decency to be a spoof.
  8. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
    Reviewed by: Rob Owen
    Mar 3, 2017
    50
    The pilot has its intermittently amusing moments, but episode two, where the trio foments the American Revolution using 2016-era NRA tactics, proves stronger. A third episode involving travel to Al Capone’s Chicago, circa 1919, is fairly lackluster.
  9. Variety
    Reviewed by: Maureen Ryan
    Mar 1, 2017
    50
    Ultimately, Making History feels like an awkward combination of “Family Guy” and “Timeless,” and it doesn’t quite fit into either mold.

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#55 Most Shared TV Season of 2017

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User Score
5.6

Mixed or average reviews- based on 31 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 31
  3. Negative: 9 out of 31
  1. Dark_Dragen
    Apr 10, 2017
    2
    When I first heard of this, I thought I would like it as I like a good sic-fi, but the problem was it wasn't good. Some might thing it isWhen I first heard of this, I thought I would like it as I like a good sic-fi, but the problem was it wasn't good. Some might thing it is funny, but I for one don't, and the plot is **** and stopped watching after the second show, mainly apart for not being funny or have a good plot, but because it was only about twenty minutes long. I like my shows to be about forty-five minutes to an hour long.

    If you are into **** laughs, with no real plot and short show times, than this is for you... but sadly I don't see how people can like it. It must be a generation, as those born after 2000 seem to have a strange seance of what is funny.    … Full Review »
  2. lfhlaw
    Mar 13, 2017
    7
    Enjoyable pilot. reminds me a bit of Hot Tub Time machine but only 2 characters. One screws up the world, then realizes he screwed it up andEnjoyable pilot. reminds me a bit of Hot Tub Time machine but only 2 characters. One screws up the world, then realizes he screwed it up and needs help to fix it. Yea the characters could use fleshing out more, but hey there's only been 2 episodes so hopefully we learn more about each character. as well that helps them fit into this TV series.… Full Review »
  3. Davrosdaleks1
    Mar 12, 2017
    9
    Only 2 episodes in and this show is already a hoot. The dynamic between the 2 main leads could be worked on a little more. (They could be aOnly 2 episodes in and this show is already a hoot. The dynamic between the 2 main leads could be worked on a little more. (They could be a smidge more likable.) But the cast, both main and supporting, is funny and lively.

    With a lot of shows recently taking time travel too seriously, it's nice to see a show just have fun.    … Full Review »
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