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. kszweda
    Mar 23, 2019
    0
    Poor sidekicks show. Not even close to Rosanne especially episodes before reboot .
  14. 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.
  15. 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
  16. 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.
  17. 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.
  18. 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
  19. kiwijinxter
    Oct 19, 2018
    0
    Episode 1: Roseanne funeral. Tribute given. Show over. Thank you, have a good life, "The Conners".
  20. 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
  21. 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.

Awards & Rankings

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#56 Best TV Season of 2018
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#24 Most Discussed TV Season of 2018
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#9 Most Shared TV Season of 2018

Critic Reviews

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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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