The Conners

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Season 1
  • Network: ABC
  • Series Premiere Date: Oct 16, 2018
Season #: 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
User Score
3.9

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 91 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 32 out of 91
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 91
  3. Negative: 52 out of 91
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  1. eddk
    Oct 16, 2018
    1
    This was not what i was expecting , The Conners show was dark , depressing , and not funny at all , what ashame what ABC did to the Roseanne show ,they are trying to ride on the coat tails of Roseanne ,I give it a couple weeks and it will be OFF the air ,
  2. insickness
    Oct 16, 2018
    0
    Terrible. Total waste of time. I don't even understand why Roseanne wasn't on the show. I thought the show was about her.
  3. Patriot1
    Nov 25, 2018
    3
    ABC, you F'd up. So Rosanne said something stupid, so you fire her? The cast of The View say stupid things that offend me (a registered Independent) all the time, how come you didn't fire them (or all the other ABC celebs that say/do stupid things? Rosanne was 90% of why viewers tuned in. I think the cast of the Conner's are talented but the new show is boring and I lost interest after oneABC, you F'd up. So Rosanne said something stupid, so you fire her? The cast of The View say stupid things that offend me (a registered Independent) all the time, how come you didn't fire them (or all the other ABC celebs that say/do stupid things? Rosanne was 90% of why viewers tuned in. I think the cast of the Conner's are talented but the new show is boring and I lost interest after one episode. When will the bleeding heart liberal idiots in Hollywood realize that a majority of America doesn't agree with you? By the way, the only reason I have The View on is to keep a list of their sponsor, and boycott them.… Expand
  4. Slagathoor
    Nov 3, 2018
    3
    It’s pretty sad the way the critics are falling all over themselves giving this mess of a show good reviews. I’m sorry but Rosanne was the heart and soul of the show. No fault to the cast as they are trying to make the best of a bad situation. It’s like trying to remake Seinfeld without Jerry Seinfeld or Mad Men without Don Draper. Who cares about the supporting cast. Obviously noIt’s pretty sad the way the critics are falling all over themselves giving this mess of a show good reviews. I’m sorry but Rosanne was the heart and soul of the show. No fault to the cast as they are trying to make the best of a bad situation. It’s like trying to remake Seinfeld without Jerry Seinfeld or Mad Men without Don Draper. Who cares about the supporting cast. Obviously no one, the ratings for this crap fest are dismal.… Expand
  5. zombiez
    Nov 8, 2018
    0
    Horrible, Just horrible. As a fan of the original Roseanne series, it just isn't the same without her in the show. She is what brought the laughter. I don't see this renewing for a second season, but I could be wrong.
  6. aliasfoxkde
    Dec 5, 2018
    0
    Without Roseanne, the comedy just feels forced. It was supposed to be so much more, a social commentary about how pro-Trump Roseanne would make it in a modern world and whether she'd clash with modern culture. Sadly, the IoT, doom and gloom, get offended by everything, mob mentality, cause controversy for the page hits & internet fandom, trolling culture obliterated her before the showWithout Roseanne, the comedy just feels forced. It was supposed to be so much more, a social commentary about how pro-Trump Roseanne would make it in a modern world and whether she'd clash with modern culture. Sadly, the IoT, doom and gloom, get offended by everything, mob mentality, cause controversy for the page hits & internet fandom, trolling culture obliterated her before the show could even air. That would have been a show to watch. Now it's just junk and a huge missed opportunity.… Expand
  7. aliasfox
    Dec 5, 2018
    0
    Without Roseanne, the comedy just feels forced. It was supposed to be so much more, a social commentary about how pro-Trump Roseanne would make it in a modern world and whether she'd clash with modern culture. Sadly, the IoT, doom and gloom, get offended by everything, mob mentality, cause controversy for the page hits & internet fandom, trolling culture obliterated her before the showWithout Roseanne, the comedy just feels forced. It was supposed to be so much more, a social commentary about how pro-Trump Roseanne would make it in a modern world and whether she'd clash with modern culture. Sadly, the IoT, doom and gloom, get offended by everything, mob mentality, cause controversy for the page hits & internet fandom, trolling culture obliterated her before the show could even air. That would have been a show to watch. Now it's just junk and a huge missed opportunity.… Expand
  8. RoseanneRocks
    Nov 4, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I am one of those deplorables that still hasn't gotten over the DE-throning of Roseanne. You all ganged up on her like a bunch of hungry jackals. I for one LOVE Donald Trump, and I am also one who has NEVER been racist. She put you ALL at the top, and then you fricken pounce on her without any regard to who she really is. A person prone to inserting foot in mouth? YES (me too RB)! Racist? NO. One of the pioneers of ANTI racism in the 90's, but memories are out the window when the mob mentality sets in and adults turn into jackal type freaks just wanting blood of their victim. I never one time watched even one episode of this trash. Sara Gilbert's agenda was not the theme of the original show, but hey we can't dog her for being an opportunist. Showgirls, the oh so classical movie of the 90’s had a scene with Gina getting kicked down the stairs. BYE DARLin' that's ALL that happened, and how you all made it even this far is well deplorable. A world where ONLY YOUR VIEWS matter. Good bye you other half of the world, OUR show is just for us types who are cool. BARF. GAG me and I can't stand any of you lefties on the show that was NEVER YOURS to begin with. You all hijacked it, yeah you for being so cunning and deceitful as if you had already planned it merely waiting for the inevitable “oops” Roseanne would eventually speak. cut the corairapuke.… Expand
  9. TwiTu
    Nov 28, 2018
    0
    Prime example why PC is a dictatorship and destroys creativity.
    This abomination, even if it was good, which it isnt, shouldnt be supported in any way.
    Loved the last season. Almost felt like the old ones, loved how Roseanne and Jackie settled their political differences, because they are family. And then ABC throws that out the window because of a god damn tweet that was totally blown    Prime example why PC is a dictatorship and destroys creativity.
    This abomination, even if it was good, which it isnt, shouldnt be supported in any way.
    Loved the last season. Almost felt like the old ones, loved how Roseanne and Jackie settled their political differences, because they are family. And then ABC throws that out the window because of a god damn tweet that was totally blown out of proportion.
    Pure division. Disgusting.    … Expand
  10. dianeh
    Nov 1, 2018
    0
    This is a horrible show!!!! It was called Roseanne for a reason. The acting is horrible and Darlene and Jackie CANNOT carry this show. They should never have fired her. HUGE mistake!!
    I tried because I loved the original show and the reboot of Roseanne but I will not waste time with this show again.
  11. AHinNewton
    Nov 11, 2018
    0
    The Conners first two programs were well done00well written and well--acted. The third was a bit of a dud. It is hard to tell whether the writers will manage to propel the series forward toward a show with its own identity sans Roseanne Barr.

    I note some politically motivated reviews here that seek to degrade the show because the authors support Barr's racist messages. Truly pathetic!
  12. dontjimmymejulz
    Oct 17, 2018
    0
    Shame on the ABC network, politically disappearing Roseanne from her own show because of her racially overblown tweet. It would've been nice if the rest of the cast had of supported her... maybe just a little bit. And then continuing the series without her. It's like watching Batman with a bunch of Robins. No thanks!
  13. TVguy1992
    Oct 19, 2018
    4
    Overall, I think the first episode is okay. There are some humorous parts but I felt as though the cast was trying to make me laugh in places where it felt out of place. Throughout the majority of the first episode, I thought it was kind of drawn out and depressing. There wasn't much comedy in a show that used to make me laugh. I'm referring of course to Roseanne, the show it's based offOverall, I think the first episode is okay. There are some humorous parts but I felt as though the cast was trying to make me laugh in places where it felt out of place. Throughout the majority of the first episode, I thought it was kind of drawn out and depressing. There wasn't much comedy in a show that used to make me laugh. I'm referring of course to Roseanne, the show it's based off of. I do feel as though they tried hard to pull at the heart strings by saying Roseanne had died, but it was almost a tongue and cheek move towards the audience and Roseanne Barr herself, whether you side with her or not. I'm hopeful that they can change the feeling this show gives off, but at the moment I'm not too impressed.… Expand
  14. kszweda
    Mar 23, 2019
    0
    Poor sidekicks show. Not even close to Rosanne especially episodes before reboot .
  15. DaddyO3
    Oct 17, 2018
    0
    I just didn't find it very entertaining. We'll see how the next few episodes progress, but at this point, I don't see this show lasting.
  16. carldamnit
    Oct 17, 2018
    0
    I already hate that they aren't using Roseanne's name at all despite talking about her this whole episode (she keeps getting called Granny Rose, it's like they writers were told not to trigger anybody into remembering that Roseanne was the name of the show while watching), but why is it funny that Dan's a homophobe? It was funny when Archie Bunker was and every other kind of bigotry, butI already hate that they aren't using Roseanne's name at all despite talking about her this whole episode (she keeps getting called Granny Rose, it's like they writers were told not to trigger anybody into remembering that Roseanne was the name of the show while watching), but why is it funny that Dan's a homophobe? It was funny when Archie Bunker was and every other kind of bigotry, but because it was ironic, Archie was the butt of the joke, Dan is just belittling his grandson that's all that's happening with "you're lucky I didn't run out of the room." That's not a joke, that's a stance **** this ****ing garbage **** I hope it's replaced by reruns of The Crocodile Hunter… Expand
  17. bpmckenna
    Oct 19, 2018
    7
    What a tough position for the writers, crew, actors to be in - and it is reflected in the reviews for this show. Roseanne Barr continued to make offensive comments despite repeated warning and concern from many. The choice was a difficult one post-firing: lay off more than a hundred people or keep the show going. They chose to shoulder on - the American way. The zero stars here remind meWhat a tough position for the writers, crew, actors to be in - and it is reflected in the reviews for this show. Roseanne Barr continued to make offensive comments despite repeated warning and concern from many. The choice was a difficult one post-firing: lay off more than a hundred people or keep the show going. They chose to shoulder on - the American way. The zero stars here remind me of questionable Yelp reviews (that violate the terms and are removed): if you haven't set foot in an establishment, whether it is a Trump hotel or a mom and pop operation, you can't write reviews. It is based on first-hand experiences, legit pluses and minuses. Is the food good? Was the service considerate? I understand the frustration of many about what happened to Roseanne, but it is what it is. The show should be based on its merits - and perhaps after actually watching several episodes would you have the right to comment here. Based on its dark tone addressing what happened to her character I am not sure what direction The Conners will go in. And perhaps I will adjust my rating accordingly. But I actually watched the episode, and was impressed with the maturity of it all. The fact that humor can be found, that the cast still gels, etc. was something to behold. It is, however, a work in progress, and I recommend giving it a chance.… Expand
  18. LamontRaymond
    Oct 17, 2018
    3
    Show is appreciably worse without Rosanne. That was a foolish mistake to not accept her apology and keep her on HER show. I'm sure it'll flame out within a half season.
  19. Tjhpalucki
    Oct 18, 2018
    9
    Never big fan of a Roseanne. But here i gave them a shot and i was positively surprised. Its like watching a new show (forget rossie) with a new level of bitterness and jokes. Now everyone is a "star" (not a background to a loud **** cow). I like the atmosphere they went to and i really like it now (for me its not a reboot restart thing-its a new show and i forget the past)
  20. nootnoot
    Oct 16, 2018
    0
    Worst show I've seen in my entire life. Why would they do this. What a ridiculous and insulting premise.
  21. stevedfld
    Oct 18, 2018
    1
    How dare the rest of the cast participate in this nonsense. I thought they were all friends and doing this for the love and respect they had for Roseanne. They got rid of Roseanne over literally nothing and now this show mentions her ever 2 seconds. If your taking a stand cancel the show but NO, the whores, just get rid of her and then assassinate her character on the show painting her a sHow dare the rest of the cast participate in this nonsense. I thought they were all friends and doing this for the love and respect they had for Roseanne. They got rid of Roseanne over literally nothing and now this show mentions her ever 2 seconds. If your taking a stand cancel the show but NO, the whores, just get rid of her and then assassinate her character on the show painting her a s a drug addict. There is no reason for this show at this point, it sucks and its reminds me of how badly they treated Roseanne and how there all back stabbers to continue with out her.… Expand
  22. kiwijinxter
    Oct 19, 2018
    0
    Episode 1: Roseanne funeral. Tribute given. Show over. Thank you, have a good life, "The Conners".
  23. krumpstead
    Oct 17, 2018
    0
    It's sad to see such a great cast laid to waste. Whether you love or hate Roseanne Barr there is no denying she anchored this show after watching the first episode without her. It was a tall order for the cast and writers to pull off, but unfortunately this isn't going to cut it.

    Rather than having Darlene step into her shoes as the no-nonsense matriarch of the family, they have given    It's sad to see such a great cast laid to waste. Whether you love or hate Roseanne Barr there is no denying she anchored this show after watching the first episode without her. It was a tall order for the cast and writers to pull off, but unfortunately this isn't going to cut it.

    Rather than having Darlene step into her shoes as the no-nonsense matriarch of the family, they have given us a watered down, glib character that doesn't even resemble the funny, sarcastic Darlene of yesteryear much less Roseanne. DJ's churchy wife was so over the top unbelievable. She sounded more like what a writer's room full of degenerates think your average Christian must sound like, rather than your average, annoying churchgoer. The jokes that missed horribly about Roseanne's fate were groan-inducing. Writing this terrible has no chance of keeping this show on the air.

    This season will be worse than when they won the lottery, but luckily no one will see it because it will get pulled before all 10 episodes air.    … Expand
  24. markjamie20
    Oct 17, 2018
    10
    Well I loved it. It was funny. And it was sad. I can see a real future for this show: the core four of Darlene, Dan, Jackie and Becky are magnificent. It was really very well done. I thought Roseanne's absence might make it too weird (I loved her character) but honestly it wasn't until the "closing" credits when it really hit me how much she will always be a part of this show - her absenceWell I loved it. It was funny. And it was sad. I can see a real future for this show: the core four of Darlene, Dan, Jackie and Becky are magnificent. It was really very well done. I thought Roseanne's absence might make it too weird (I loved her character) but honestly it wasn't until the "closing" credits when it really hit me how much she will always be a part of this show - her absence from the table pan, her missing laugh... This was Roseanne's show, she will always be it's heart and soul, but just like real families when we lose someone, we keep going. And as long as The Conners keeps making me laugh as well as feel, then I'm staying with it. If you're not watching it (or giving it a unrepresentative score for political reasons) then you're the one missing out.… Expand
  25. Bgrod
    Oct 18, 2018
    10
    The premiere episode felt more close to the original Roseanne series in tone, humor and pathos since the original series. Bravo to the extraordinary cast and writers. Roseanne who? Already forgotten.
  26. just_mike
    Oct 18, 2018
    1
    Simply Awful.
    Every joke falls flat, and it seems like they are either trying too hard or not at all, leading to a general sense of awkwardness in every scene. And, no respect for the woman who got them where they are.
  27. Sarge
    Oct 17, 2018
    5
    The first episode is pretty bad. I didn't watch 'Roseanne' so I couldn't tell you if it's better or worse, but there was one funny line in the episode. I'm not sure if this was how 'Roseanne' was too, but the humor seemed like it was drawn from a humor 101 book, where the punchline was fairly telegraphed. I could appreciate the serious topic of the show (which I won't ruin), but thereThe first episode is pretty bad. I didn't watch 'Roseanne' so I couldn't tell you if it's better or worse, but there was one funny line in the episode. I'm not sure if this was how 'Roseanne' was too, but the humor seemed like it was drawn from a humor 101 book, where the punchline was fairly telegraphed. I could appreciate the serious topic of the show (which I won't ruin), but there were moments that made me think this show might work better as a drama. Lots of people talk about the stellar acting skills of Goodman and Metcalf. I don't think they were on display in this episode, but I think it's possible this first episode being about putting 'granny rose' into the history books, was a necessary inevitably forced premise, and that things might get better starting with episode 2. I'm going to stick around for at least another episode or two to see where this goes. I am admittedly coming for the humor, and not finding much thus far. But you gotta give a show more than one episode.… Expand
  28. ftwd
    Oct 20, 2018
    10
    Great show made me laugh and cry throughout the first apieosde and accurately describes a family in grieving when you lose someone important, especially as important as Roseanne. I'd like to see where ths family goes and the direction they are headed to now that their matriarch and the person they always looked to for advice is now gone.
  29. Bigbro
    Oct 21, 2018
    9
    I don't care if the show features Rosanne or not as long as it makes me laugh and feel like a member of the family and that's just what the episode this past week did it was perfect hilarious and heartfelt I really dont get the difference myself
  30. sinecure714
    Oct 16, 2018
    10
    Bravo to ABC for going on with this cast and characters. The pilot shows that there are plenty of stories still to be told. And I disagree that Roseanne's character is absent. She's still there, in every memory, in every action, in every family situation. Much like the matriarch of any family, the mark that they have on a families life is eternal. And much like a real life family, she willBravo to ABC for going on with this cast and characters. The pilot shows that there are plenty of stories still to be told. And I disagree that Roseanne's character is absent. She's still there, in every memory, in every action, in every family situation. Much like the matriarch of any family, the mark that they have on a families life is eternal. And much like a real life family, she will be felt forever. Can't wait to watch the possibilities!… Expand
  31. SpinX22
    Oct 17, 2018
    8
    I was skeptical of this show when I heard about it, but after watching it last night I have to admit, it was actually pretty good.
  32. screenplayhouse
    Oct 17, 2018
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This was a very difficult episode to conceive and execute, and it showed.

    1. The reveal of Rosie's cause of death was fumbled. Too quick and sloppy.
    2. Darlene was laughing at her gags with the audience -- which seemed too SNL breakish.
    3. When Becky is landing the best laughs you know something was off.

    This doesn't mean the series is doomed or shouldn't have come back. It means the crew decided to rip this band aid off as quickly as possible instead of properly explore the topic over a few episodes.

    Imagine if Barr hadn't said anything and actually passed away over the hiatus? Think of the care and feeling they would have offered her character and memory. Since many on set were properly infuriated by Barr's racist mental illness, again, it was clear they just wanted to get this part of the ordeal over with.

    One scene that saved this transition episode from the trash heap was Mary Steenburgen's INCREDIBLE cameo (?). I put a question mark there because maybe there's a chance the producers are planning to have her and Dan bump into each other a few more times this season.

    My biggest disappointment about this transition was not giving the series title to DARLENE. The show has always been about the loud mouthed matriarch and -- like it or not John and Jackie -- Darlene is the show's new core.

    Loved how the show ended with the family around the table. Very nice touch. If Barr hadn't sunk herself on the S.S. Racist they'd have likely left an empty chair for her in memory of Rosie. But it's nice to know the show decided to move on without such hatred.    … Expand
  33. EricJM
    Oct 16, 2018
    10
    Brilliant. We are able to see the talented cast shine. I was not sure what to expect, but the show is written and produced by a stellar crew, and they were able to deliver.
  34. Comrade_Critic
    Nov 1, 2018
    10
    After the first couple seasons of Roseanne, Roseanne herself became the weakest link, a drag on the very talented surrounding cast. Now everyone else can step out from behind Roseanne's obese shadow and really shine. Great show! Much improved.
  35. Bangstad
    Nov 2, 2018
    8
    So far I've only watched 2 shows and it seems to be holding up. The strength of the show was always the writing and the ensemble cast. Mostly the writing, look what happened to the show the last few seasons of the 1st run when it was awful with awful writing.
  36. TempestCesare
    Oct 25, 2018
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I feel the show has always been about the Conner family and the ups and downs they go through. With or without Rosanne I still enjoy it. On the other hand I have to admit I was let down when The Conners didn't fix some of the issues I had with the reboot of Rosanne. I really felt it was poor writing to have David turn out to be a dead beat Dad. Why couldn't they just have him working in the background or something until Johnny Galecki could more appear more frequently on the show. The other Issue I wished they had fixed was David's and Darlene's relationship. They went through so much together in the old show. There was so much growth with their relationship throughout the course of the show. David's character also grew and developed from a boy who was a little push over to a man Dan was proud to call his son in law. I felt the reboot just threw all that growth out the window.… Expand
  37. Iamcritical86
    Oct 31, 2018
    4
    I'm trying so hard to like this show, but I'm really struggling with it. The punchy humor just isn't there, and what is there seems forced. It's just not the same. Before, I would never miss an episode of Roseanne. I've even watched the old reruns, some of them 10 times or more and they're still hilarious, and with The Conners, I could care less if I missed an episode or not. Not very impressed.

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Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
  1. Vanity Fair
    Reviewed by: Sonia Saraiya
    Dec 13, 2018
    70
    The result is a very interesting little sitcom, where what’s happening backstage reflects what’s happening on camera. It’s mostly about loss; for Dan, Darlene, and Jackie, it’s become about the redefinition of their roles in the Conner family. The setting snaps so familiarly into place that it’s like a time capsule.
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  2. TV Guide Magazine
    Reviewed by: Matt Roush
    Oct 25, 2018
    70
    The lovingly biting tone of the working-class comedy remains much the same. [29 Oct - 11 Nov 2018, p.11]
  3. Reason.com
    Reviewed by: Glenn Garvin
    Oct 19, 2018
    50
    None of them has ever carried a series before, and as good as they were in The Conners debut, the glue that held the show together was the unseen ghost of Roseanne, as aggravating and amusing as ever, invisible but never absent. I'll believe she's replaceable when I see it.
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