Sean Saves the World

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Season 1
  • Network: NBC
  • Series Premiere Date: Oct 3, 2013
Metascore
43

Mixed or average reviews - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 24
  3. Negative: 8 out of 24
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Critic Reviews

  1. Under The Radar
    Reviewed by: Chris Tinkham
    Oct 4, 2013
    60
    It's more of a kindhearted family show--but it does need some kind of edge.
  2. New York Magazine (Vulture)
    Reviewed by: Matt Zoller Seitz
    Oct 3, 2013
    60
    So, concept, story, dialogue: just okay. Cast: outstanding. Sean Saves the World is on my "wait and see" list for sure.
  3. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Alessandra Stanley
    Oct 2, 2013
    60
    Sean is an older but only slightly more down-to-earth version of Jack, the impishly self-centered gay man Mr. Hayes played so well on “Will & Grace,” and that gives this otherwise commonplace sitcom its zest.
  5. People Weekly
    Reviewed by: Tom Gliatto
    Oct 4, 2013
    50
    It's meaningful that a gay dad with a teen daughter can be conventional--it's a just not great comedy. [14 Oct 2013, p.44]
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  6. Uncle Barky
    Reviewed by: Ed Bark
    Oct 3, 2013
    50
    For better or worse, Sean Saves the World is exactly what he wants it to be--an old school, joke-loaded, histrionic showcase for himself.
  7. USA Today
    Reviewed by: Robert Bianco
    Oct 2, 2013
    50
    The best part about this family comedy is, indeed, the family, especially when Hayes and Lavin are sharing the screen. The workplace, however, seems to exist in another world, where no one and nothing is at all amusing.
  8. San Francisco Chronicle
    Reviewed by: David Wiegand
    Oct 1, 2013
    50
    The good thing about Sean Saves the World is that it's an ensemble show. The bad thing about that for the show is that we're often happier to see the supporting characters onscreen than we are Sean, who is funny from time to time but whose constant state of frenzy gets tiresome.
  9. Boston Herald
    Reviewed by: Mark A. Perigard
    Oct 3, 2013
    42
    Sean Saves the World actually left this viewer depressed about the health of network comedy.
  10. Washington Post
    Reviewed by: Hank Stuever
    Sep 13, 2013
    42
    Nothing about Sean Saves the World is off-putting, but not much about it is welcoming either.
  11. HollywoodChicago.com
    Reviewed by: Brian Tallerico
    Oct 3, 2013
    40
    Sean Saves the World is a weird show in that it’s not aggressively bad. You won’t be rolling your eyes. It’s more just remarkably forgettable.
  12. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Mary McNamara
    Oct 3, 2013
    40
    A frantic, erratic pace that keeps it from really getting anywhere.
  13. Philadelphia Daily News
    Reviewed by: Ellen Gray
    Oct 3, 2013
    40
    Hayes, like the character he played opposite Hilty last season as a guest star in "Smash," seems uncomfortable whenever he deviates from his preferred setting of over the top. But when everyone's over the top, it gets exhausting.
  14. Boston Globe
    Reviewed by: Matthew Gilbert
    Oct 3, 2013
    40
    The shtick flies fast and furiously, but with only one decent joke for every 10 rote punch lines.
  15. New York Daily News
    Reviewed by: David Hinckley
    Oct 3, 2013
    40
    Even with savvy veterans and a relatively fresh newcomer like Isler around him, little about Sean Saves the World will make most viewers keep coming back.

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User Score
4.7

Mixed or average reviews- based on 40 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 40
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 40
  3. Negative: 18 out of 40
  1. twogMrB
    Oct 5, 2013
    10
    Great Show, very funny, love the cast and especially Elle
    Must see I can't wait till next week. Sean is such a great actor,
    Linda is a very    Great Show, very funny, love the cast and especially Elle
    Must see I can't wait till next week. Sean is such a great actor,
    Linda is a very special part of this show. All the cast has such great timing
    My favorite new show of the season    … Full Review »
  2. Tercarey
    Oct 11, 2013
    8
    Week One was a little less than I was hoping for, however
    Week Two was vastly improved.
    Hang in there and continue to improve--this will be    Week One was a little less than I was hoping for, however
    Week Two was vastly improved.
    Hang in there and continue to improve--this will be excellent for Sean and his many fans.    … Full Review »
  3. BogKid
    Oct 4, 2013
    1
    I've always felt that Sean Hayes was a talented actor and an apparently pleasant person. Despite this show, I suspect that he may still be.I've always felt that Sean Hayes was a talented actor and an apparently pleasant person. Despite this show, I suspect that he may still be. What little positive I can see in this show would be greatly helped by Mr. Hayes toning down his mugging (i.e. acting). I didn't check the "spoilers" box since there is little I could say to spoil this show.… Full Review »
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