The Last Man on Earth

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Season 1
  • Network: FOX
  • Series Premiere Date: Mar 1, 2015
Season #: 4, 3, 2, 1
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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. AstiX
    Aug 24, 2018
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I loved the first 2 episodes and laughed out loud a lot. There were some great moments like Phil casually shooting glass doors with a gun to get in, playing bowling with aquariums, burning **** for fun, and talking to balls after watching Castaway. I instantly loved Phil's character and thought "man this show is gonna be great, it's the apocalypse and this guy's gonna explore the big empty world, do crazy and ridiculous **** cope with loneliness, figure out silly ways to live and survive... I can't wait."

    Only 3 episodes in and the show turns into pure cringe, because NO, it's gonna be a show about sex. Ever since he shaves his beard I can't stand his wimpy face, his fake ass-kissing voice when he's talking to Melissa and his pathetic submissiveness to Carol. What a way to ruin a character.

    In episode 6 he finally got honest with Melissa and I thought "thank god, they're moving past that and are gonna get realistic", but NO, the next episode he goes back to trying to find new ways to get Melissa. Is this what every episode is gonna be? It seems like a great waste of potential for a comedy show that takes place in the freakin' end of the world! There's so many other directions they could go, come on!

    Phil's character pre-shave and the setting was what drew me into the show in the first place, but then he turned into an unbearable asshat. His every action makes me cringe and the other characters are just boring plot devices.

    I only kept watching to the end because fans of the show assured me it gets way better in Season 2. I hope it was worth it.    … Expand
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. jonasion
    Oct 7, 2017
    3
    This show started out so strong, and then after episode 3 it was just a rerun of people trying to position themselves to get laid. As soon as January Jones entered the picture, the whole premise became about getting into the sack with her. Kristen Schaal is excruciatingly funny and her timing and lines are perfect. As fun as Will Forte starts out in episodes 1-3 he plummets pretty quicklyThis show started out so strong, and then after episode 3 it was just a rerun of people trying to position themselves to get laid. As soon as January Jones entered the picture, the whole premise became about getting into the sack with her. Kristen Schaal is excruciatingly funny and her timing and lines are perfect. As fun as Will Forte starts out in episodes 1-3 he plummets pretty quickly into going full retard, and JJ just... sits with it like it is normal behavior. The show stops exploring the "we're the last people on Earth" and starts with petty squabbling over who gets to **** who. Instead of exploring the world they are in, and the "last man on Earth" the show just starts introducing new and uninteresting characters (okay Todd is amazing!), but everyone else are just vanilla characters to fight over continuously who gets to screw January Jones' brains out!.

    Never seen anything start so good and transition so poorly into nothing.    … Expand
  5. 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
  6. Liquidfire
    Mar 14, 2017
    0
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  7. 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.
  8. 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
  9. kendy
    Dec 11, 2016
    0
    Yes, I did watch all three seasons through tears and billions of dead nerve endings... The only funny thing about these series is that the only two smart people are Black (Phill) and Asian (Lewis)...Oh and Tandy.. I think, those who find him funny are simply as stupid as he is. Or probably even worse.
  10. LstmanonErthsux
    Jun 9, 2016
    0
    I literally made an account on this website to say that this TV show is embarrassing to watch. The first two episodes were funny and everything after was just god awful. Reminded me of this roommate who I used to have who is such a pig.
  11. 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
  12. staticnation
    Feb 11, 2016
    3
    Starts Strong and funny, ends repetitive, annoying and unbearable to watch. F**K this show, i wanted to enjoy it, but its too grating to enjoy, I cant stand a grown man whining constantly. Tandy needs to be more balanced, everyone else in the show are just 2D props to showcase an awful character
  13. 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 .
  14. bnwitt
    Jan 17, 2016
    1
    Absolutely the dumbest show on television. Another piece of crap counting on a SNL alum to make it work. the lead character is despicable and not in a likeable way. I cannot believe this crappily written show is still on the air. I got through 6 episodes and after 3 I was saying this just has to get better. Sadly it never did. Cancel this piece of crap and open up a time slot forAbsolutely the dumbest show on television. Another piece of crap counting on a SNL alum to make it work. the lead character is despicable and not in a likeable way. I cannot believe this crappily written show is still on the air. I got through 6 episodes and after 3 I was saying this just has to get better. Sadly it never did. Cancel this piece of crap and open up a time slot for something far less manure like.… Expand
  15. ChrisFilou
    Dec 28, 2015
    2
    The first episode gets a 7/10, the second a 5 / 10 everything else after a 3-1/10.

    There is just nothing happening, and not the good kind like in Seinfeld. The main character just keeps on losing and losing and you want something good to happen, but nope. Then also the humor and plot is just becoming generic as hell and boring at the same time.

    Not recommended at all...
  16. 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.
  17. 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!
  18. 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
  19. 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!
  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. Krypto_Dogg
    Oct 12, 2015
    2
    Ever since a second man was introduced, the show has went downhill. I almost thought they killed off the rest of the cast and they were ready to re-tool, but NOPE. It's okay to have the women sleep with the same guy as long as it's Boris Kodjoe, no wonder it's so easy for guys like him to be players. I know tv is dominated by a woman audience, but guys need sitcoms that cater to them. It'sEver since a second man was introduced, the show has went downhill. I almost thought they killed off the rest of the cast and they were ready to re-tool, but NOPE. It's okay to have the women sleep with the same guy as long as it's Boris Kodjoe, no wonder it's so easy for guys like him to be players. I know tv is dominated by a woman audience, but guys need sitcoms that cater to them. It's not like the women wouldn't have run his new society anyway as more and more women come around and they start having Original Phil's children. Him being the ONLY MAN ON EARTH with dozens of women (aka balls and chains) around with babies who need men to reach stuff off the high shelves and open jars and take out the trash, it would introduce it's own kind of comedy, even though he gets to sleep with all these women. Maybe in a 3rd or 4th season of repopulating the Earth they could have introduced one other man. Until they stop making Original Phil the bad guy, I'm done watching AGAIN. Bearded Phil is the guy I bonded with in the first few episodes and I'll never treat him as the bad guy in my mind.… Expand
  22. priest67911
    Jun 4, 2015
    1
    HThe only thing is this guy thats so bad did not want to be with this woman carol, the producers need to make an episode where he finally tells ev6eryone why he ev3n attempted to marry this woman and that is was only because he was forced into marriage with this woman cause he thought she was the only one left, so 2hy should he continue to be unhappy, because of this i cqnt stqnd this tv show.
  23. 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
  24. 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
  25. 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.
  26. 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.
  27. 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
  28. Spakiness
    Apr 27, 2015
    0
    The show is a complete and utter downward slope. The concept is solid and it had a lot of room to grow, but in the end they decided to completely throw out the option for any creative interaction and decided to just make a generic comedy. Which you could say isn't all that bad if you still laugh in the end, but the show just ends up making you cringe the entire time and they continue toThe show is a complete and utter downward slope. The concept is solid and it had a lot of room to grow, but in the end they decided to completely throw out the option for any creative interaction and decided to just make a generic comedy. Which you could say isn't all that bad if you still laugh in the end, but the show just ends up making you cringe the entire time and they continue to pull from it time and time again. Instead of creating interesting characters we take the time to watch all these characters muddle around with their petty problems. Then to accentuate it even further most of the characters other than Phil and Carol aren't even remotely interesting. Why is Phil the only one who seems to be effected by everyone being dead and not having human interaction for 2 years. The directors squandered the opportunity to create genuinely unique and interesting characters that are fun to watch. This show is awful and a waste of potential. It only makes this review harder to write knowing that I really wanted to like this show.… Expand
  29. 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
  30. 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
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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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