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. criticguy22
    Nov 24, 2015
    9
    The Last Man on Earth excels in it's creative areas of plot, comedy, and characters. Although the show has been running for a fairly short amount time, it still stands out to be one of the most golden and entertaining shows on FOX, and has so many great things going for it, arguably balancing out the cons.
  2. burge
    Apr 5, 2015
    8
    I am in Canada so Global changed Sunday Television so started watching hte Simpsons Family Guy then last man standing. Its Funny Brain dead humour. Especially when will forte is talking about repopulating the Earth. Realistic comedy only to have Forte screw it up each and every time. Un realistic plot to start likr how could all the infrastructure be in tact and there is only one guyI am in Canada so Global changed Sunday Television so started watching hte Simpsons Family Guy then last man standing. Its Funny Brain dead humour. Especially when will forte is talking about repopulating the Earth. Realistic comedy only to have Forte screw it up each and every time. Un realistic plot to start likr how could all the infrastructure be in tact and there is only one guy left. How did that happen? How could it happen? How could all the electricity be on gas available etc etc. The negative critics are realists and can't get beyond realism. if you watch it just have fun with it its a riot.… Expand
  3. Solomon19
    Apr 19, 2015
    9
    This is one show I can't wait to watch on Sundays. Every character is so unique allowing the show's characters to be very relatable. I laugh every episode by the unpredictability of the characters. Although it's not as family friendly as I would have liked, I am still very pleased with the show.
  4. BroccoliMan
    Nov 6, 2015
    9
    This show is great! It seemed a little slow at first, kind of wandering aimlessly, then all of a sudden it gained life and now I can't wait to see what will happen next to our survivors. Please keep the creative juices flowing. This show is fun and has good clean humor for fans of all ages. A definite hit!
  5. zouz123
    Mar 11, 2015
    9
    Funny show, it's the only pure comedy i like so far, makes me genuinely laugh. It's short and weird and enjoyable. Some people go deep in details and critic every invisble gap, i can just say enjoy the show and have a good laugh, that's what matters
  6. OpinionatedGuy
    May 13, 2015
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The show was a risky project for Fox. The show’s first three episodes showed that this show had potential that only two characters Phil and Carol, which is played by Will Forte and Kristen Schaal respectively, can carry a TV show by their own. And then, as soon as the third character played by January Jones named Melissa was added, the potential fades away quick.

    I am not saying that because of the ever-growing list of characters that was added throughout the debut season. I am saying that because when Melissa was introduced, Phil had an abrupt and cringe-worthy character development that made him horny and pretentious. This lasted for a couple of episodes which was annoying considering that we waited every week hoping that Phil would stop being an **** just because he wants to be on Melissa’s pants.

    As more characters were added ranging from Todd played by Mel Rodriguez to Phil Miller 2 played by some model looking dude, this sitcom changed from a post-apocalyptic sitcom to a romantic comedy sitcom set in a post apocalyptic time. While I actually don’t mind the adding number of characters, the worst part of this show was its frequent themes of romance that felt really out of place for a TV show like this. I expected something more out of this show as a unique sitcom and this show going through the sitcom tropes by adding romance made this a bit cliched.

    There are good points however.

    Despite his off-putting personality, you can feel that the main character Phil felt like he is alone despite having many people around him and that’s why I don’t completely hate Phil nor completely like Phil either. However, Carol in this show is my highlight as her adorableness and quirkiness surprisingly made her the most sane character in the show.

    I like how this show does not have any zombies at all. Not even one mention of them existing in the show is good for a post-apocalyptic show as the zombies are now becoming a trope. Their existence would also feel quite out of place for a sitcom like this as most people feel like zombies never existed at all.

    There are a couple of misses but the humor in this show are funny enough to repeat the same funny scene again. The best joke in the show was Phil lying that he had seen The Shawshank Redemption and saying Tom Hanks was great in it.

    Overall, The Last Man on Earth had its hits and misses but still comes out as a decent TV show. I hope the next season would be much better.    … Expand
  7. ReubenIsAGod
    Mar 3, 2015
    8
    A great introduction to an interesting new series, Full with witty humor. Fox's new "The Last Man on Earth" looks like a great new comedy series with brilliant leads which well, over time, became another cult classic.

    Although I'm not essentially sure were the show well go, and it only seems like a mini-series (considering the shows title) hopefully it wont run out of jokes and well    A great introduction to an interesting new series, Full with witty humor. Fox's new "The Last Man on Earth" looks like a great new comedy series with brilliant leads which well, over time, became another cult classic.

    Although I'm not essentially sure were the show well go, and it only seems like a mini-series (considering the shows title) hopefully it wont run out of jokes and well actually develop over time. I have a lot of faith in Chris and Phil Miller.    … Expand
  8. ArnoldJRimmer
    Mar 23, 2015
    10
    I was mildly interested in watching the show so had it on record to watch at a later date. I was pleasantly blown away and smashed through the four recordings and immediately felt compelled to sign up to metacritic to enthuse about this series, very funny it's as if they have tapped straight into my humour bone!
  9. ajoiner
    May 4, 2015
    10
    Gotta love the "esteemed critic" review by David Hinckley, who thought that the show only starred one person.... (Will Forte). Ummmm..... Yea.... Try watching more than the first 10 minutes before you write the review you got paid to write.
  10. Skeletor71
    Mar 23, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is the kinda show I like. Dystopian, but funny. And original. [spoiler] They've introduced some women into the show, which was a bit of a bummer for me, but it' still one of the best things on television right now.… Expand
  11. Ravivenk
    Mar 2, 2015
    9
    So far, a breath of fresh air.....far exceeded my expectations for a network product. Several layers of laughs and some interesting (albeit extreme!) characterizations to boot.

    Just hope they'll keep up the good work going forward.
  12. marqhp
    Mar 2, 2015
    9
    I am a big Will Forte fan so I was nervous going into this as it is a very ambitious undertaking. He is the perfect actor to portray Phil and after one hour we have already seen great development in his character. Entertaining, funny and heartfelt. Looking forward for what is to come.
  13. Truthmonger69
    Mar 4, 2015
    10
    This show is totally ground breaking! Not your typical sitcom people are used to. Advise to haters: take a deep breath and enjoy the comedy and genius of the show. Most of the haters said; "I only watched it for 5 minutes and had to change the channel". Will Forte is brilliant! One of the most innovative comics of our time!
  14. justhearmeout
    Mar 12, 2015
    10
    I am giving this show a 10 out of 10 to make up for the overly critical people that have given this show such terrible reviews. I personally think this show is hilarious and hits some of those gender specific frustrations right on the head! Of course this is not the first show to do this!? What IS new?! They took a popular and easily hilarious topic and put it into a more recentlyI am giving this show a 10 out of 10 to make up for the overly critical people that have given this show such terrible reviews. I personally think this show is hilarious and hits some of those gender specific frustrations right on the head! Of course this is not the first show to do this!? What IS new?! They took a popular and easily hilarious topic and put it into a more recently popular situation (the end of the world). Im actually over analyzing now. The show is funny. I doubt many will actually read this at all and if nobody did, thats okay. I just want the reviews to be higher scored because I appreciate shows that try to take things that have been done and do them in a new way. Im done. The show made me laugh a lot. Just watch it. Dont listen to anyone's stupid reviews including mine and make your own opinion.… Expand
  15. DepecheModem
    Apr 7, 2015
    7
    A few things I wonder about the show. It's a world where everybody is dead but somehow every car is cleared off the freeway and everything seems to be kept clean. No weeds or dust on the freeway. There seems to be abundant amounts of fuel though in reality it does go bad over time. And how do they put fuel into the cars without the use of electricity? Furthermore, if fuel was soA few things I wonder about the show. It's a world where everybody is dead but somehow every car is cleared off the freeway and everything seems to be kept clean. No weeds or dust on the freeway. There seems to be abundant amounts of fuel though in reality it does go bad over time. And how do they put fuel into the cars without the use of electricity? Furthermore, if fuel was so plentiful why wouldn't they find some gas powered generators to be able to use electricity?

    Of course the million dollar question is, if you could live anywhere you wanted in the United States, why Tucson Arizona? Why not a beach estate in Malibu? It does get freaking hot in Tucson and without air conditioning it would be unbearable.

    So the show does have some big holes in it's plot, which for simplicity is needed But when there is literally nothing else going on in the world the characters have to be fascinating or somehow compelling. My question to you is, would you have them over to your house for dinner? Would you head down to Central Perk to hang out with the characters of "Friends?" Would you at least sit in the same restaurant as the characters on Seinfeld? Chances are yes. Now, if you ran into the now four characters on the show sitting at the next booth to you at a Denny's would you engage them in conversation?

    I am waiting for these characters to grow on me but my patience is running out. I know that Will Forte has more in him than what he has put forward. In a big unlimited world it seems that the cast is bound to be shut ins

    The big question is, where do you go from here? How do you make a show with somewhat annoying characters more compelling when they are shut ins in a big world? The show has painted itself into a corner though it has endless abilities to change and adapt.

    The thing I fear about this show is that by next season (if there is one) the studio will send in it's people with "ideas." You have a show with four white people who are the last people on earth. What about ethnic diversity? Why not have a black and Mexican survivor join the cast? Why not have one of the ladies be a rape survivor? Why not introduce a gay couple onto the show? Best of all, why not have a black-Mexican gay couple join the cast? To make it all that much more interesting why not make them both women who are capable of reproducing? Oops, can you do that? How about an older person or two? Not interesting? How about a 12 year old girl? Technically she would be getting to the age she could reproduce but the implications wouldn't look right on TV.

    It all begs the question, in this politically correct world, where do you go from here? What you have is four white people between ages 30 and 50 living in Tucson. Two men, two women, all hetrosexual. How did this get by the PC police?    … Expand
  16. CharChar
    Mar 3, 2015
    10
    I absolutely loved this show. Will Forte is brilliant. I don't watch tv. I don't write reviews. I very interested to see where they take this show. I can't wait for the next episode!
  17. EileenJoy
    Mar 1, 2015
    10
    I loved every moment of this. Loved the writing, the actors. Loved the music, too ("I'm an Apeman.") An intelligent comedy. I laughed out loud at least a dozen times, and I rarely do that. This and "Better Call Saul" are the TV shows I've got taped.
  18. brockcheese
    Mar 12, 2015
    7
    This show is very intelligent and funny. But more in a thoughtful way than a har har kind of way. The premise is interesting and it is executed very well. I'm excited to see more of this show.
  19. TheEpicZenrik
    Mar 15, 2015
    8
    Its a funny show with the right hint of heartwarming moments. Its an original idea for a Tv show not for a movie. The only thing i worry about the show is how will it go on into further episodes and more season with a such basic premise of being the last man on earth. Its intriguing thats why its a good show to tune in and watch weekly.
  20. tenderbranson10
    Oct 20, 2015
    10
    Will Forte and co-creators Phil Lord and Christopher Miller have created something truly unique and brilliantly funny, the best thing I've seen on TV for many years
  21. karinpep
    Oct 25, 2015
    10
    Love, love, love the Last Man on Earth!! Hilarious! Finally a show that is lighthearted about the big catastrophe... How fun to think you could live anywhere and go anywhere!
  22. AaronAction
    Mar 5, 2015
    10
    Just watched this with my parents for the first time! The show is extremely weird, funny and very well-written. It's almost depressing at first, until later on..... (don't wanna spoil it), but by the end of the episode 1, the show takes off in the right direction and get off to a really really good start. Episode 2, or part 2 whatever was also even better than episode 1, makes me believeJust watched this with my parents for the first time! The show is extremely weird, funny and very well-written. It's almost depressing at first, until later on..... (don't wanna spoil it), but by the end of the episode 1, the show takes off in the right direction and get off to a really really good start. Episode 2, or part 2 whatever was also even better than episode 1, makes me believe the show is only going to grow. I'd also be surprised if this show doesn't win for best comedy or best new series, it's that good.… Expand
  23. scotts2014se
    Mar 9, 2015
    10
    I thought it was very funny. I also thought it funny that one person, who gave it a bad review, stated that if they were the last man on earth and could get a tv signal, they would have turned it off within the first ten minutes. But, NOT being the last man on earth, and having access to hundreds of programs at any moment, they sat through the whole episode.
    I'm not sure how far they can    I thought it was very funny. I also thought it funny that one person, who gave it a bad review, stated that if they were the last man on earth and could get a tv signal, they would have turned it off within the first ten minutes. But, NOT being the last man on earth, and having access to hundreds of programs at any moment, they sat through the whole episode.
    I'm not sure how far they can take it, but I'm enjoying it very much.    … Expand
  24. dangrs158
    Mar 2, 2015
    10
    Great show but I'm not sure how they will be able to carry the story for more than a few episodes. Finally something to watch on Fox again. Nobody should be stupid enough to watch Fox news and believe any of it.
  25. vlricci
    Apr 7, 2015
    10
    This show has a higher "laugh-out-loud" ratio than any current show on TV. Seeing the perfectly mismatched cast grope their way toward happiness in the bleak new world of Tucson is a joy every week. For those reviewers who are troubled by the question of where all the dead people are, I say: Duh! Of course they have all walked to the Atlanta and DC suburbs!
  26. PompanoPeach
    Apr 14, 2015
    10
    LOVE this show. What a surprise! I had no interest in watching this show and only watches out of boredom. But it turned out to be so good I binged watched all 9 episodes
  27. RealYeti
    Apr 19, 2015
    10
    Will Forte is hilarious. I kept seeing the commercials on TV and kept telling myself I needed to watch it. I finally started watching it on-line when it was on the 6th episode and I got hooked. I watched them all back to back and wanted more. This seems like a completely original story. I'm tired of all the same homicide investigation shows. Good job Fox on nailing such a great show.
  28. solano15
    May 4, 2015
    10
    What a great show!!!. It really traps you..so funny. Since the first episode I knew it was going to be a good show. I watched the 12 episodes in two days. I really like Phil Miller's attitude, It gives the show the interesting look.
  29. 4Nick3
    Apr 10, 2018
    9
    Everything about this movie is great, it's funny, it has lovable characters, and it's most importantly enjoyable in so many ways.
  30. Meth-dude
    Jan 23, 2016
    8
    It's funny and at the same time kind of sad at times.Will Forte is doing a really good job as Phil Miller the "Last Man on Earth".Can't wait for season 2 .
  31. moothemagiccow
    Mar 26, 2016
    7
    This show is completely hilarious, innovative and outrageous during the first few episodes of the season, and then it devolves into this awkward soap opera where you hate the main character. The jokes are still decent, but it's hard to watch.
    Season 2 feels, oddly enough, exactly the same. It's like they blew their budget making one or two great episodes and still needed to write 8 more    This show is completely hilarious, innovative and outrageous during the first few episodes of the season, and then it devolves into this awkward soap opera where you hate the main character. The jokes are still decent, but it's hard to watch.
    Season 2 feels, oddly enough, exactly the same. It's like they blew their budget making one or two great episodes and still needed to write 8 more on a shoestring.
    I find it so hard to mark it down, because that first episode is the funniest approach to the post-apocalyptic genre I've ever seen.    … Expand
  32. ablaise82
    Dec 22, 2016
    8
    I love this show, surreal dark comedy, with a good cast who act very bland yet elaborate, this show is a fun watch with thrilling little touches and a dark backdrop
  33. MarcorOnline
    Jan 11, 2017
    9
    Innovative and fun. The vote for the first season is 10, but in the later lose a little 'the novelty" so I put 9. However, it remains always fun and makes you want to watch the next episode.
  34. meizcom
    Apr 29, 2017
    7
    Sometimes I wish it would take its self a little more seriously. I get that this show is not meant to be like that but it doesn't stop me from being annoyed every time there should be serious story progression or a serious confrontation between characters and they just downplay it with some joke. I'm hooked, so I doubt i'll stop watching but it's getting to the point where I'm losingSometimes I wish it would take its self a little more seriously. I get that this show is not meant to be like that but it doesn't stop me from being annoyed every time there should be serious story progression or a serious confrontation between characters and they just downplay it with some joke. I'm hooked, so I doubt i'll stop watching but it's getting to the point where I'm losing interest fast.… Expand

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#19 Most Discussed TV Season of 2015
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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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