The Unicorn

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Season 1
  • Network: CBS
  • Series Premiere Date: Sep 26, 2019
Season #: 2, 1
Metascore
65

Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 13
  3. Negative: 1 out of 13
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  1. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Daniel Fienberg
    Sep 26, 2019
    60
    I wish the things Wade was freaking out about were more interesting, but they fit into familiar CBS sitcom modes of male bafflement and we should probably all be relieved that Wade's friends are peers. ... Through three episodes, my appreciation for the cast remains intact. I'm still waiting on mirth. In three episodes, I had only one real laugh and it involved a phone dictation error, which is the lowest of low-hanging fruit.
  2. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
    Reviewed by: Rob Owen
    Sep 23, 2019
    59
    On paper, this show sounds dreadful, but it rises above its premise largely thanks to Goggins.
  3. Newsday
    Reviewed by: Verne Gay
    Sep 24, 2019
    50
    Well-crafted sitcom, but Goggins takes some getting used to.
  5. New York Magazine (Vulture)
    Reviewed by: Matt Zoller Seitz
    Oct 8, 2019
    40
    It’s the most neutered possible version of a story that’s otherwise ripe with potential to challenge, move, and confound the audience. The fault doesn’t lie with Goggins. ... Only Breaking Bad co-star Betsy Brandt, as a truth-telling, cage-rattling member of the widows group who catches Wade’s attention, finds authenticity in this pile of network notes masquerading as something fresh and honest.

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User Score
5.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 15 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 15
  3. Negative: 5 out of 15
  1. Mattsale
    Sep 15, 2020
    10
    Walton Goggins is fantastic, the way he moves from a serious character in justified to a fun family man in the unicorn is wonderful. He is soWalton Goggins is fantastic, the way he moves from a serious character in justified to a fun family man in the unicorn is wonderful. He is so believable and Rob Corddry as the best friend is hilarious.… Full Review »
  2. Ededed
    Jan 6, 2020
    1
    Another stupid sitcom where the kids are smarter than the adults.

    Turn around twice and you get a new character played by an actress who    Another stupid sitcom where the kids are smarter than the adults.

    Turn around twice and you get a new character played by an actress who was part of a failed show from last season. Aren’t there other actresses out there who deserve a shot?

    This show suffers from inadequate character development. With friends like these, the main character doesn’t need enemies. His supposed friends are trouble enough!    … Full Review »
  3. JB711
    Sep 30, 2019
    8
    I'm a hard sell on comedy shows. If I don't laugh within the first 5 minutes of a new show then I delete it and move on forever. I laughedI'm a hard sell on comedy shows. If I don't laugh within the first 5 minutes of a new show then I delete it and move on forever. I laughed twice in the first 5 minutes of this show. The actors are all good including the kids.… Full Review »
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