The Big Leap

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Season 1
  • Network: FOX
  • Series Premiere Date: Sep 20, 2021
Metascore
73

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
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Critic Reviews

  1. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Daniel Fienberg
    Sep 20, 2021
    60
    The Big Leap worked for me fairly well as a comedy and felt pretty hollow at every turn as an inspirational drama, though in this broadcast landscape “half-success” almost counts as “success.”
  2. Variety
    Reviewed by: Daniel D'Addario
    Sep 20, 2021
    60
    As a fictionalized test of which is more powerful, the TV machine or one person with a crystalline idea of what a shot in the spotlight could mean on her own terms, “The Big Leap” generates real interest. There’s plenty onscreen that needs a bit of work.

Awards & Rankings

93
#93 Best TV Season of 2021

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User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 2
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 2
  3. Negative: 1 out of 2
  1. bac2sq1
    Oct 14, 2021
    10
    After watching the first episode my opinion was "meh.. another drama filled, exploitive series" and was tempted to drop it from my viewingAfter watching the first episode my opinion was "meh.. another drama filled, exploitive series" and was tempted to drop it from my viewing list. However, after the 2nd episode my interest did an about face. I began to understand better the unfolding story line and how the characters were slowly coming together. I've now gotten to the point that I'm anxious for the next episode. There's drama, of course, but also some comedy and can be a tad silly at times. I'm really loving the show now and strongly suggest giving it a watch!… Full Review »
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