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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Generally favorable reviews- based on 269 Ratings

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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. 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
  6. 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.
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    Mar 14, 2017
    0
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  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. 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!
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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!
  19. 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
  20. 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.
  21. 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
  22. 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.
  23. 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.
  24. 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!
  25. 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
  26. 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
  27. Maxgallow
    Mar 22, 2015
    3
    Aside from the fact that it's very boring it is also not funny. Watching an adult adolescent break things and tear things up and poop in a swimming pool is just not humor to me. This show centers, so far, around two of the most annoying people ever. Watching them be socially awkward and delusional is a chore not an enjoyable experience. If I came upon either one of them and they wereAside from the fact that it's very boring it is also not funny. Watching an adult adolescent break things and tear things up and poop in a swimming pool is just not humor to me. This show centers, so far, around two of the most annoying people ever. Watching them be socially awkward and delusional is a chore not an enjoyable experience. If I came upon either one of them and they were the only other person on earth I would just keep moving. I have to deal with people like this in real life now... I don't want to watch a TV show about them being the last people on earth. I find the possibility that their genetic material could actually be passed on to repopulate the entire human race the most frightening concept ever. It's one thing to have a character that you love to hate, it's another when you hate everybody on the show. Almost everybody I know watched the first episode. A fraction watched the second episode, and I don't know anybody except me who stuck it out for three episodes. Boring, slow, awkward, and annoying.… Expand
  28. 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!
  29. Bgrod
    Mar 2, 2015
    1
    Nothing particularly bad about Will Forte's man-child performance but nothing particularly attractive about it either. The material here plays out like some awkwardly unfunny SNL sketch that doesn't know how or when to end. While critics have lauded this effort as fresh and original television, neither fresh nor original guarantee good or compelling television which is unfortunately theNothing particularly bad about Will Forte's man-child performance but nothing particularly attractive about it either. The material here plays out like some awkwardly unfunny SNL sketch that doesn't know how or when to end. While critics have lauded this effort as fresh and original television, neither fresh nor original guarantee good or compelling television which is unfortunately the case here. Last Man On Earth obviously owes some amount of gratitude to the film Castaway but that excellent film was 120 minutes or so in length from beginning to end. I am absolutely dumbfounded that any viewers could sit through an hour of this show. If these same viewers return to watch next week, I am afraid civilization is doomed...or least the future of comedy on network television is.… Expand
  30. 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.
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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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