The Big Door Prize

Name: The Big Door Prize
Genre: Comedy, Science Fiction
Released: March 28, 2023
Rating: 71

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Apple TV+ | Release Date: March 28, 2023

Summary: A machine appears at a small town's store that promises to reveal a person's destiny in this comedy series from David West Read based on M.O. Walsh's novel of the same name.

Genre(s): Comedy, Science Fiction

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The Daily Beast Coleman Spilde

Apr 24, 2024

Season 2 Review: It’s another blissful, perfectly paced 10 episodes that hit the hardest when you least expect them to, the kind of television that insists upon the intelligence of its viewer, rather than itself. Read full review

The Playlist Emma Fraser

Mar 22, 2023

Season 1 Review: The story starts to sag during the middle portion of the season when various puzzle pieces are moved into place. However, by the end of the 10-episode run, it has found its footing again, and “The Big Door Prize” leaves you wanting to know more. Whether the Morpho is magic or not, this series spreads its wings to reach its potential. Read full review

Joel Keller

Mar 29, 2023

Season 1 Review: There’s some genuine big laughs and a few story questions that should keep us intrigued. Read full review

IndieWire Ben Travers

Mar 13, 2023

Season 1 Review: As with any ensemble, some arcs are stronger than others, but Read balances episodes so even if the new focus isn’t perfectly polished, the core cast is there to keep things humming. Read full review

Robert Lloyd

Mar 29, 2023

Season 1 Review: The result is a narrative more ambling than compelling, compounded by the fact that the season, though it will settle some characters’ business and make various philosophical points, ends at a kind of dramatic midpoint. Nevertheless, “The Big Door Prize” is easy to like and even embrace. Read full review

The Times Carol Midgley

Mar 30, 2023

Season 1 Review: Although Dusty is not as interesting a character as Ted IMO, it touches on darkness but brings the viewer back towards the light with decent one-liners. Read full review

RogerEbert.com Nandini Balial

Mar 29, 2023

Season 1 Review: “The Big Door Prize,” Apple TV’s latest release, attempts to marry drama and comedy and fails at both, all while featuring Pinterest-perfect production design and writing that smarts of the Hallmark Channel. Read full review

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TVJerry

May 30, 2023

A mysterious machine shows up in a small town that's supposed to give each person a card that announces their life potential. Obs, when the cards offer a new options, people begin changing their lives. This is billed as a comedy and fortunately Chris O'Dowd's lovable charm provides theA mysterious machine shows up in a small town that's supposed to give each person a card that announces their life potential. Obs, when the cards offer a new options, people begin changing their lives. This is billed as a comedy and fortunately Chris O'Dowd's lovable charm provides the moments of levity. Otherwise, this turns into a drama full of personal conflicts and controversial life changes. Speaking of potential, this series starts with an upbeat approach that's quickly subverted by lots of emotional interactions and frankly, characters that aren't especially interesting. It is, however, fun to see the unique comic style of Josh Segarra, who also has a part in the new season of The Other Two. The sci-fi angle of this series quickly dissipates to create yet another average drama with interpersonal anxiety. The final ep ends with lots of unanswered questions and a 2nd season is already planned. This makes the payoff even more frustrating, cause there wasn't one.… Expand

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Seasons & Episodes

71

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Season 2

70
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  Air Date: April 24, 2024
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Season 1

71
- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: March 29, 2023