Man Up!

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Season 1
  • Network: ABC
  • Series Premiere Date: Oct 18, 2011
Metascore
36

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 20
  3. Negative: 11 out of 20
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Critic Reviews

  1. Boston Globe
    Reviewed by: Matthew Gilbert
    Sep 21, 2011
    67
    The actors are likable, including the Ty Burrell-y Zickel, but this is familiar bromantic terrain.
  2. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Lori Rackl
    Oct 17, 2011
    63
    Man Up! has potential, especially if it stops belaboring its premise with Will constantly harping about his masculinity feeling threatened.

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#82 Most Discussed TV Season of 2011

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User Score
6.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 29 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 29
  3. Negative: 10 out of 29
  1. CincinnatiDave
    Nov 5, 2011
    8
    Please let this show find an audience. It is funny as hell, quirky, different, and thoroughly entertaining. It has an excellent cast, andPlease let this show find an audience. It is funny as hell, quirky, different, and thoroughly entertaining. It has an excellent cast, and the first episodes I've seen show REAL promise.… Full Review »
  2. liptap
    Oct 22, 2011
    10
    It has a great cast and a lot of potential. Critics are vastly wrong on this one. It is so funny, and Dan Fogler is by far the funniest guy inIt has a great cast and a lot of potential. Critics are vastly wrong on this one. It is so funny, and Dan Fogler is by far the funniest guy in this show. I've been a fan of his for years. I really hope this show lasts!!… Full Review »
  3. digisist
    Oct 20, 2011
    10
    I have to say, despite even seeing a bunch of clips online, I still was pleasantly entertained. I think critics need to stop analysing it soI have to say, despite even seeing a bunch of clips online, I still was pleasantly entertained. I think critics need to stop analysing it so 'fluffin' hard and like it for what it is....a comedy about some real-type guys who feel familiar and are fun to watch.

    Is it brand new type comedy? No. But I dare you to show me something that is? I have watched Last Man Standing (blah) and Modern Family (good) and I think Man Up! beats them both hands down.

    If you don't over-analyse it, you will enjoy it for what it is...SIMPLE FUN COMEDY!

    Sometimes it's not about pushing the envelope, or being different and more about just being the guys next door! It's a character show. Like the characters, like the show.    … Full Review »
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