The Last Man on Earth

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Season 1
  • Network: FOX
  • Series Premiere Date: Mar 1, 2015
Season #: 4, 3, 2, 1
User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 269 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 204 out of 269
  2. Mixed: 28 out of 269
  3. Negative: 37 out of 269
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  1. Drekassn
    Apr 22, 2015
    5
    I don't really know how to feel about this show. I thought the first episode was hysterical, and this compelled me to keep going, but it just kept getting more and more PAINFULLY awkward. I've never wanted to just reach through the screen and shake a character by the neck as much as I wanted to do with the main character. At the same time as I feel bad for him that just absolutely nothingI don't really know how to feel about this show. I thought the first episode was hysterical, and this compelled me to keep going, but it just kept getting more and more PAINFULLY awkward. I've never wanted to just reach through the screen and shake a character by the neck as much as I wanted to do with the main character. At the same time as I feel bad for him that just absolutely nothing ever works out for him, most of his failures are a result of him screwing up. So this annoying dichotomy basically leads me to nothing but frustration, and with every episode this just seems to get worse, especially now that this cringeworthy awkwardness is spreading to characters I used to enjoy.

    Bleh. I don't know why I keep watching it. It's like watching a huge trainwreck--you can't look away.    … Expand
  2. arielscott03
    Apr 23, 2015
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I loved the first couple of episodes but as more characters join the show Phil Miller (Will Forte) becomes frustrating, awkward, and flat out annoying to watch. It's lost all of the humor that was in just the first 2 episodes. It would have been more interesting and new characters could have been added in later, maybe as a season finale. The whole concept of being the last person was the primary reason I decided to watch, so it was disappointing to see so many new characters come into play so quickly. It's not as funny as it appeared to be, since all of the humor was contained in the first two episodes. I don't think there's been anything funny since just after Carol arrived. If the rest of the season continues on this path, I won't be interested in season 2.… Expand
  3. Frobin-Jojo
    May 3, 2015
    5
    I loved the first 3 episodes. It seemed to be a great concept: the everlasting battle between men and women compressed into the weird situation of being the last man and woman on Earth. When Carol showed up, it was so funny (what if the woman you always say "I wouldn't fu#* her even if she's the last woman on Earth" would really be the last woman on Earth?). But when Melissa appeared theI loved the first 3 episodes. It seemed to be a great concept: the everlasting battle between men and women compressed into the weird situation of being the last man and woman on Earth. When Carol showed up, it was so funny (what if the woman you always say "I wouldn't fu#* her even if she's the last woman on Earth" would really be the last woman on Earth?). But when Melissa appeared the show started to portray Phil as a real jerk.
    Now its another "Total Loser Show". Not really funny anymore. Phil is just annoying. He's just like Wile E. Coyote - no matter what he's doing, he will not get Roadrunner. I guess, then I rather look Looney Tunes.

    Too bad! Because the beginning of this show was really great and so funny!    … Expand
  4. StatlerWaldorf
    Oct 27, 2015
    4
    Reviewers cast doubt on whether or not there was enough to the premise to sustain a show. Of course there is, thought I, but I was wrong about what they meant when they said “premise”. This is a show about what it is like being the last man on Earth, for about 15 minutes. After that it is a show about how fickle human nature can be, and then it is a show about how far we can go throughReviewers cast doubt on whether or not there was enough to the premise to sustain a show. Of course there is, thought I, but I was wrong about what they meant when they said “premise”. This is a show about what it is like being the last man on Earth, for about 15 minutes. After that it is a show about how fickle human nature can be, and then it is a show about how far we can go through selfish rationalization before we wake up in a nightmare of guilt. According to The Last Man on Earth, we can go really far. Way too far. Passed the line of watchability. I like Peep Show, I think that gives me some credibility in talking about tolerance for horrible behavior and despicable motivations. You can, like both shows, revel in human weakness and draw comedy from it, but if there’s no nuance to the examination then painful-but-funny-cuz-it’s-true just becomes painful. I think Will Forte’s probably funny, I just don’t know where. Kristen Schaal is very adept at playing ridiculous and implausible characters, but this script does not give her much to work with that’s actually funny. January Jones is, as always, as exciting to watch as someone mowing a soccer field. Are there other characters in the show? Human plot devices yes, characters no.… Expand
  5. ydnar4
    May 5, 2015
    5
    I can't say I was very impressed by The Last Man on Earth. I do think it was original but I don't know if it is really a type of humour that I enjoy. I didn't watch much Will Forte's work until this show began and I don't know if the two of us see eye to eye. The main character Phil Miller may have been funny for the first few episodes but he never evolved over the course of the season heI can't say I was very impressed by The Last Man on Earth. I do think it was original but I don't know if it is really a type of humour that I enjoy. I didn't watch much Will Forte's work until this show began and I don't know if the two of us see eye to eye. The main character Phil Miller may have been funny for the first few episodes but he never evolved over the course of the season he was still just an **** for the last half of the season. I felt that the rest of the cast did not get enough of an opportunity to shine and hopefully in the next season they will. However, the cliff hanger at the end of season may be enough to get me watching the first few episodes next season.… Expand
  6. FaithMonax
    Feb 8, 2018
    6
    The first 2 episodes were great, and then it all went downhill.
    I'm stuck with this awkward feeling, with the main characters been so obnoxious and annoying.
    I went through the first season and started the second.

    I keep feeling bad for both of the main characters.. guess this one isn't for me.
  7. DaveMo
    Mar 25, 2015
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I found the first two episodes very entertaining. Starting with the third episode, the writing went down hill. The premises are good, but the dialog and shtick are horrible. The series could be much better with a different lead actor. Everyone else (the other 3 actors at the point of writing this) does a great job.… Expand
  8. TimeOfTheChimps
    Mar 19, 2015
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. During the first two episodes, the show had a lot of potential. An episode later, another woman is introduced; Also, if you look at one upcoming episode's title and description, it seems to suggest that Phil isn't truly the last man on Earth as the title says. It appears that the writers are running out of ideas very quickly, and I fear the show is degenerating into just another generic sitcom with an apocalyptic theme. Hopefully that isn't so, but I fear the worst… Expand
  9. CalvinCrack
    Mar 13, 2015
    6
    I would recommend watching the first episodes to see if it's for you. It's close to good at times, but there's a lot of **** basic humor in here. There are some good jokes too. It did get genuine laughs out of me on several occasions. The mere thought that they may try to stretch this into a longer series makes the concept seem stretched by the 10 minute mark. If it were a guaranteedI would recommend watching the first episodes to see if it's for you. It's close to good at times, but there's a lot of **** basic humor in here. There are some good jokes too. It did get genuine laughs out of me on several occasions. The mere thought that they may try to stretch this into a longer series makes the concept seem stretched by the 10 minute mark. If it were a guaranteed 10 episode series (like on netflix or HBO) then I may be on board. With a little bit of hbo quality control and a little more darkness this actually could be a show worth watching.… Expand
  10. Ilwaco61
    Mar 2, 2015
    6
    Looked forward to the show and was mildly disappointed. I'm not sure what I expected, but I really didn't find the constant bathroom humor to be all that entertaining. There is a miriad situations that could be exploited with the constant use of the pools, etc. I'll probably watch one more episode, then if it doesn't pick up, I'm gone. This show seems pitched to high school and younger adults.
  11. Lagamedog
    Mar 4, 2015
    6
    This show made me think of what I would do if I was the last person on earth. The show itself is good, but there seems to be missing something. The characters make it good. The setting is good and the things he does are what I picture him doing in real life.
  12. BogKid
    Mar 3, 2015
    6
    For a large part of the initial episode, I enjoyed Will Forte's mildly humorous behavior. But, my biggest complaint with the show is its one hour length. It should be a 30 minute show and it might have a future. The jokes become quickly lame and where the show can possibly go in the future seems an unanswerable question. It's a bit like a MacGruber skit. It just goes on too long.
  13. bonaccorso
    Mar 8, 2015
    5
    OK, so this show is a good concept but with the need for water, food, etc., why would you settle in Tuscon?!? Wouldn't you want to live near a good source of water, like the Mississippi River? So the bottom line is I find this show stupid.

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Metascore
72

Generally favorable reviews - based on 30 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 30
  3. Negative: 3 out of 30
  1. Under The Radar
    Reviewed by: Cody Ray Shafer
    Mar 3, 2015
    85
    There is an interesting dynamic of a cast so compact in a setting so large. They literally have the entire world at their disposal.
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  2. The Huffington Post
    Reviewed by: Maureen Ryan
    Mar 2, 2015
    30
    There's no getting around it: There are just big problems in the execution of this engaging premise, and I doubt I'll be able to get beyond what I've already seen, given how regularly the show turned me off in the early going.
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  3. Vox.com
    Reviewed by: Emily VanDerWerff
    Mar 2, 2015
    90
    It's the most unusual new comedy of the year, and it's also one of the best.
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