Mr. Robinson

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Season 1
  • Network: NBC
  • Series Premiere Date: Aug 5, 2015
Metascore
41

Mixed or average reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 20
  3. Negative: 5 out of 20
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  1. The A.V. Club
    Reviewed by: Dennis Perkins
    Aug 4, 2015
    33
    There’s hardly a line from Mr. Robinson’s six-episode run that doesn’t provoke cringing rather than laughs, with Robinson himself left to inject a little of his comic personality where he can.
  2. Washington Post
    Reviewed by: Hank Stuever
    Aug 4, 2015
    30
    This is one of those shows with some promise in some of the characters--and even potential chuckles at the better, weirder jokes--but so clearly emits the sad stench of yet another comedy that that’s been cooked too long in a network oven.
  3. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Neil Genzlinger
    Aug 4, 2015
    30
    Incompetence, of course, can be funny, but only if served with some originality. Nothing about Mr. Robinson is fresh or imaginative. Even Mr. Robinson, who has said the show is based on his life, looks bored.
  5. San Francisco Chronicle
    Reviewed by: David Wiegand
    Aug 4, 2015
    25
    The plotlines of the various episodes have been repurposed from shows so old, they were broadcast in black and white.
  6. TV Guide Magazine
    Reviewed by: Matt Roush
    Jul 23, 2015
    20
    Everything about this show is more of a mis-fire. [27 Jul - 9 Aug 2015, p.12]
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User Score
3.8

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 20 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 20
  3. Negative: 11 out of 20
  1. benishere
    Aug 5, 2015
    2
    The show is just far too predictable, not funny and the characters are so stereotype that it's almost sad. A big disappointment as it was aThe show is just far too predictable, not funny and the characters are so stereotype that it's almost sad. A big disappointment as it was a great idea.… Full Review »
  2. QdEarl
    Aug 22, 2015
    8
    I've read a few of the critics reviews, and though everyone's entitled to an opinion, their bashing of this show only proves one thing to me,I've read a few of the critics reviews, and though everyone's entitled to an opinion, their bashing of this show only proves one thing to me, they're full of sh*!. Looking down from their high rise glass and steel cages I doubt if they even know what makes a good urban sitcom. Yes it uses formulaic, 1 episode contained plots. It's….a "sitcom". When did it become mandatory that a 30 minute weekly show had to be arc based with a singular storyline played out over the course of a season. Too many years watching "24" I think. I'm also hard pressed to label all the characters as stereotypical, how so? Is it the "stripper who worked her way through college"? Ok yeah…., except that it's always done from the point of view that she's a stripper, who claims this. Last I checked, this show has a college grad who teaches and claims that she strips. ( so, just which episode has the strip club scene in it?!?) Or is it Craig's character - daytime teacher, nighttime struggling artist? Well all the people I know who pursue these type of creative dreams (musicians, artists, writers, etc) live this life, and I know that first hand [feel free to Google me] So, I can identify with this character, and in fact I enjoy the interaction with all the characters in this show, do I think some are over the top? (Jimmy) Sure, but they're counter-balanced by other characters (Principal Taylor) It's an imaginary world with imaginary people living interesting lives. Or maybe you think the characters of Fox's "New Girl" is an accurate portrayal of grown people in their mid 30's? (and I love New Girl. by the way.) Yeah, they take some artistic license on that show for sure. It's no different with Mr. Robinson, The integration of music (one of the first things you lose in an urban educational environment) is inventive and refreshing, the plots revolve around the settings and the characters and even though they have a 22 minute shelf life, they still ring true as being feasible situations for those characters, the dialogue is current, the atmosphere, up to date, unlike some shows that take so long to reach the air, they feel outdated before the 1st episode finishes. I believe many reviewers use the viewer ratings to base the tone of their comments on, thinking "if no one's watching it must be bad" Do you remember a show called "Firefly"…. Anyway, I enjoyed the 6 ep run and hope they come back for a second season.… Full Review »
  3. Lharper36
    Aug 10, 2015
    10
    I absolutely adored Mr Robinson. I find it reminiscent of The Steve Harvey Show, which also started off to a slow start. I hope they let itI absolutely adored Mr Robinson. I find it reminiscent of The Steve Harvey Show, which also started off to a slow start. I hope they let it build its audience!… Full Review »
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