• Network: FOX
  • Series Premiere Date: Sep 11, 2016
Metascore
57

Mixed or average reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 19
  2. Negative: 1 out of 19
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  1. 91
    Yes, it's a little bit odd, but this is a unique and capricious comedy.
  2. Reviewed by: Ben Travers
    Sep 26, 2016
    83
    Brash jokes to the opposite extreme are good for a quick chuckle, but deeper laughs came from the above comparisons many of us find in day-to-day life. Still, what makes Son of Zorn an exciting new series is that it can go to both ends of the spectrum with consistency.
  3. Reviewed by: Jeff Jensen
    Sep 12, 2016
    83
    It’s an offbeat, refreshing take on the (broken) family sitcom and deadbeat dad redemption story.
  4. Reviewed by: Robert Lloyd
    Sep 12, 2016
    70
    It’s an old story in a new loincloth. But it works.
  5. Reviewed by: Maureen Ryan
    Sep 12, 2016
    70
    Though a little strange, the mixture is never unsettling, in large part because this efficient and reasonably amusing sitcom is safely encased in several other familiar TV formats.
  6. Reviewed by: Erik Adams
    Sep 9, 2016
    67
    Despite his novelty, Zorn remains the same kind of unduly confident doofus that has dominated screen comedy for a decade and a half. Though Sudeikis’ performance brings a lot of life to the character, Zorn doesn’t have much going for him that isn’t rooted in premise.
  7. Reviewed by: Verne Gay
    Sep 7, 2016
    67
    Either clever idea or one-trick pony, the Son of Zorn pilot can’t entirely decide which it is either.
User Score
6.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 64 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 42 out of 64
  2. Negative: 14 out of 64
  1. Oct 16, 2016
    10
    There is absolutely no reason for low ratings on this show. Anyone who thinks this show is bad really doesn't have a sense of humor. If youThere is absolutely no reason for low ratings on this show. Anyone who thinks this show is bad really doesn't have a sense of humor. If you grew up watching Thundercats or He-Man or any of that...you will enjoy this show. I honestly can't understand the hate that has been generated for this show...it's an instant classic. Full Review »
  2. Sep 12, 2016
    10
    Based only on the pilot I have to say I love it and if you like Sea Lab 2021, Archer, Space Ghost Coast to Coast, Frisky Dingo you will enjoyBased only on the pilot I have to say I love it and if you like Sea Lab 2021, Archer, Space Ghost Coast to Coast, Frisky Dingo you will enjoy it too. I can't wait for more. Full Review »
  3. Nov 7, 2016
    10
    Hilarious, I am hooked. I started watching on my own, and now I am watching it with my 16 year old daughter. I enjoy the He-Man/skullHilarious, I am hooked. I started watching on my own, and now I am watching it with my 16 year old daughter. I enjoy the He-Man/skull smashing, barbarian mix. I really need a throat bagpipe.. Full Review »