Miracle Workers (2019)

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Season 1
  • Network: TBS
  • Series Premiere Date: Feb 12, 2019
Season #: 4, 3, 2, 1
User Score
5.7

Mixed or average reviews- based on 35 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 35
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 35
  3. Negative: 9 out of 35
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  1. CLUELESS35861
    Feb 25, 2019
    3
    I cannot believe "people of earth" was killed to make room for this schlock. Trying to capitalize on the success of "the good place", it misses the mark on every level. I fell asleep during a commercial break, tried re-watching on a second broadcast time, and nodded off again. Good cast, worthless scripting.
  2. NateC3561
    Feb 27, 2019
    9
    The first episode started off slow but still had charm to it. Now on the third episode I am finding myself really enjoying it. It has an excellent cast and Steve Buscemi honestly fits the role of god surprisingly well. Theres an outward niceness and innocence about his character but then also undertones of insanity/anger almost like he shows people his new testament persona but theThe first episode started off slow but still had charm to it. Now on the third episode I am finding myself really enjoying it. It has an excellent cast and Steve Buscemi honestly fits the role of god surprisingly well. Theres an outward niceness and innocence about his character but then also undertones of insanity/anger almost like he shows people his new testament persona but the wrathful old testament is still there underneath. I am not sure if that is intentional or if I am seeing themes were the are none but none the less, I like it. I also like the way they breakdown the workings of the universe into a mundane corporate job, like the workers assigned to make unique snowflakes or the department of reproductive organs. All in all I am looking forward to seeing where this show go's, definitely recommend giving it a try and at least watch until episode 3 before deciding to pass on it.… Expand
  3. bestshows
    Feb 28, 2019
    1
    Danielle Radcliffe was great in another dark comedy on netflix, A Young Doctor's Notebook. PLEASE see THAT instead of this. Truly disturbing in its depiction of a Higher Power that just doesn't care; nor do his associates in carrying out his orders. I get the political and philosophical satire, but it's deeply disturbing instead of funny. Eg the "joke" about knocking off Bill MaherDanielle Radcliffe was great in another dark comedy on netflix, A Young Doctor's Notebook. PLEASE see THAT instead of this. Truly disturbing in its depiction of a Higher Power that just doesn't care; nor do his associates in carrying out his orders. I get the political and philosophical satire, but it's deeply disturbing instead of funny. Eg the "joke" about knocking off Bill Maher is really NOT amusing these days. A bad show for a too-troubling time. If you want to feel misery and hilarity at the same time about current events, watch the Late Show with Seth Myers.… Expand
  4. Davrosdaleks1
    Mar 27, 2019
    8
    This new TBS show takes place in where heaven is a factory. God (played by Steve Buscemi) has grown tired of Earth and plans to blow it up. Two angels (Daniel Radcliffe and Blockers' Geraldine Viswanathan) make a bet with God that if they get two people to fall in love and kiss, a prayer that is considered impossible to answer due to all the logistical issues, the Earth will be spared.This new TBS show takes place in where heaven is a factory. God (played by Steve Buscemi) has grown tired of Earth and plans to blow it up. Two angels (Daniel Radcliffe and Blockers' Geraldine Viswanathan) make a bet with God that if they get two people to fall in love and kiss, a prayer that is considered impossible to answer due to all the logistical issues, the Earth will be spared. What results is a fairly entertaining comedy whose short season length makes it a nice quick binge.

    Although this is kind of a dark comedy, Heaven is a poorly run workplace and many attempts to affect events on Earth cause death, it never goes uber nihilistic, as the show is filled with lively characters and wacky situations.

    It is frustrating that they don't explain very well how Heaven and the universe works. There is a particular detail it turned out several episodes in that I'd completely misinterpreted.

    Radcliffe does great as the introverted and anxious Craig, a run longing employee of the prayer department. Buscemi does a good job as God, seamlessly shifting from easy-going to angry in seconds. However, the God parts are never as interesting as the rest of the story. They often pull focus from the more interesting main plots and are semi-predictable clueless boss tropes.

    Overall, I found this to be a fun little experience and a bit different.    … Expand
  5. KeenWatcher
    Feb 19, 2019
    7
    Starts off in a mixed bag but hopefully will go into the right direction. Very interesting plot, so hoping it doesn't go south.

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Metascore
61

Generally favorable reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 19
  3. Negative: 0 out of 19
  1. The New Yorker
    Reviewed by: Troy Patterson
    Feb 12, 2019
    60
    The show is all over the place: it’s sharp when squinting at absurdity, juvenile when diarrhea jokes plop to the fore, sappy when it spares a moment to cherish the mystery and majesty of creation.
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  2. Variety
    Reviewed by: Caroline Framke
    Feb 12, 2019
    80
    A surprising and very funny workplace comedy--complete with coffee runs and co-worker crushes--that happens to take place in Heaven.
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  3. IndieWire
    Reviewed by: Ben Travers
    Feb 12, 2019
    58
    The laughs aren’t plentiful enough, the ideas aren’t exciting enough, and the story isn’t gripping enough.
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