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. Knighthawk81
    Sep 23, 2015
    4
    I love "The Muppets." i was a big fan of the Jason Segel helmed film in 2012, and I was excited at the prospect of a weekly show. Tuesday's premier wasn't what I was expecting. They're trying to do something different and edgy with these familiar characters, and it doesn't quite work. It was a lot of mugging for the camera and celebrity cameos. But where's the heart of the Muppets?
  2. Longanimals
    Sep 23, 2015
    6
    Felt more like a normal sitcom than the Muppets, but the innuendo and swear words were a big transition from normal Muppets stuff. Oddly charming, but seen it a million times before.
  3. pythag0ras
    Feb 17, 2016
    4
    The majority of the first season is perfect classic muppets , but with a more adult paced show. However the series takes a break late in the first season and then (IMO) jumps the shark when they return and introduce Panjay..a detestable , live actor regular character that just cheapens the show altogether. Instead of the show being funny at this point , its about conflict and manipulation,The majority of the first season is perfect classic muppets , but with a more adult paced show. However the series takes a break late in the first season and then (IMO) jumps the shark when they return and introduce Panjay..a detestable , live actor regular character that just cheapens the show altogether. Instead of the show being funny at this point , its about conflict and manipulation, as Panjay adds a "dirt bag producer" element to the show that is at odds with Kermit's "good guy producer " attitude. Panjay is an unlikable character and ruins the show. Ultimately this is why I rated this show down from an 8 to a 4. Thx for reading!… 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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