The Muppets (2015)

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Season 1
  • Network: ABC
  • Series Premiere Date: Sep 22, 2015
User Score
6.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 77 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 49 out of 77
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 77
  3. Negative: 19 out of 77
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  1. ajmiz827
    Sep 23, 2015
    1
    While I wasn't expecting the old Muppet Show, I was not expecting this! Modernizing The Muppets to this 'behind the scenes' of a fictional talk show just doesn't work. It wasn't fun or funny -- it was depressing! And, to make it worse, it was not suitable for kids! It would have been better to go back to the variety-show format with guest stars. At least then families would be able toWhile I wasn't expecting the old Muppet Show, I was not expecting this! Modernizing The Muppets to this 'behind the scenes' of a fictional talk show just doesn't work. It wasn't fun or funny -- it was depressing! And, to make it worse, it was not suitable for kids! It would have been better to go back to the variety-show format with guest stars. At least then families would be able to watch it together.… Expand
  2. MissConstrue
    Sep 24, 2015
    0
    The Muppets didn't need a gritty reboot. The most optimistic and joyful character in media (Kermit) didn't need to be reimagined as a tragic kafka-esque middle aged loser who trades down to a skinny subservient girlfriend, while still depending on paycheck from his "lunatic ex". I mean, even if it didn't read like it was cribnotes from TV Tropes, it would still be a pathetic thing to do toThe Muppets didn't need a gritty reboot. The most optimistic and joyful character in media (Kermit) didn't need to be reimagined as a tragic kafka-esque middle aged loser who trades down to a skinny subservient girlfriend, while still depending on paycheck from his "lunatic ex". I mean, even if it didn't read like it was cribnotes from TV Tropes, it would still be a pathetic thing to do to Kermit.

    There was no reason to darken the Muppets. If anything, we need more joy, and zany, and crazy...and less Larry Sanders Show meets The Office. This was heartbreaking. It was a terrible direction to take the characters, the legacy and the brand. You wanna do dark puppets? Bring it on, I would love that. But Kermit? Really? Couldn't we have one pure thing in this world? Just one?    … Expand
  3. Raultv
    Sep 23, 2015
    2
    I grew up with this guys. ACTUALLY I became a producer because of "The Muppets take Manhattan Movie". I think it is the best Frank Oz film ever. They made me fall in love with the business. Their songs, the special guests... it was magical. This is Depressing. is disney behind this? They lost their soul, the divorce/break up thing is truly sad. Fuzzy looks like an old desperate comedianI grew up with this guys. ACTUALLY I became a producer because of "The Muppets take Manhattan Movie". I think it is the best Frank Oz film ever. They made me fall in love with the business. Their songs, the special guests... it was magical. This is Depressing. is disney behind this? They lost their soul, the divorce/break up thing is truly sad. Fuzzy looks like an old desperate comedian that failed hard. We adults have enough options to watch on tv. Jim Henson will have never approved this version. His work was full of fantasy and happiness and the sarcasm was so subtle, so innocent. I know we all missed the Muppets, but somethings are better as an old good memory.… Expand
  4. Costs1129
    Sep 22, 2015
    1
    Ewwww. It was like meeting a childhood superhero years after his fall from fame. He is in torn whitie-tighties, hasn't showered in months, and has 3 kids with a 60 year old escort named Tiffany.

    No but really. It was rather pathetic to watch. Instead of being original and winning us with wit and story, this show begs and grovels for us to think of it as hip. If you try too hard to be    Ewwww. It was like meeting a childhood superhero years after his fall from fame. He is in torn whitie-tighties, hasn't showered in months, and has 3 kids with a 60 year old escort named Tiffany.

    No but really. It was rather pathetic to watch. Instead of being original and winning us with wit and story, this show begs and grovels for us to think of it as hip. If you try too hard to be "cool" you come off as desperate. In fact, it was rather insulting to see them reveal how little they think about our diverse opinions and perspectives.    … Expand
  5. FormerMuppetFan
    Oct 7, 2015
    0
    I am very disappointed with the new show. I have a 5 year DVD set of the old shows. I can remember laying on the floor with my 2 pre-teen sons and listening to lines like "Is that shampoo? No It's real poo". Guaranteed to crack up the young'uns. The characters have lost their realism. They are now just puppets. Get Statler and Waldorf back on the balcony. Joe from Tryon
  6. TCguy88
    Jan 22, 2016
    1
    I think ABC has turned The Muppets into some kind of raunchy comedy that is going to make people say 'this is not who The Muppets are' -- correct me if I'm wrong but The Muppets don't drink beer at a bar, the difference between the puppets and humans does not work, AND i find it outrageous that in the trailer for the winter return February 2nd the trailer shows Ms. piggy Shaking her chestI think ABC has turned The Muppets into some kind of raunchy comedy that is going to make people say 'this is not who The Muppets are' -- correct me if I'm wrong but The Muppets don't drink beer at a bar, the difference between the puppets and humans does not work, AND i find it outrageous that in the trailer for the winter return February 2nd the trailer shows Ms. piggy Shaking her chest and then Kermit says he'll go get her a sweater.… Expand

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#74 Most Discussed TV Season of 2015

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Metascore
62

Generally favorable reviews - based on 31 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 31
  3. Negative: 0 out of 31
  1. The Salt Lake Tribune
    Reviewed by: Scott D. Pierce
    Oct 12, 2015
    80
    This is a clever, laugh-out-loud sitcom written by adults, for adults. It's not too adult for children, but there are definitely jokes that will sail over their heads.
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  2. The Atlantic
    Reviewed by: David Sims
    Sep 25, 2015
    40
    As long as you accept that The Muppets will never quite reach the heights of its forebears, there’s still plenty of room for the show to grow from its trudging pilot.
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  3. St. Louis Post-Dispatch
    Reviewed by: Gail Pennington
    Sep 23, 2015
    63
    If people who grew up with the Muppets and consider them virtually sacred reject this new incarnation, that leaves casual fans--and kids. Is this a show for kids? Not really, but despite some mild talk about Muppet sex lives, there doesn't seem to be a real reason that children can't watch. Whether that audience can keep a much-ballyhooed but far from perfect new show afloat is unclear.
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