The World According to Jeff Goldblum
Disney+ | Release Date: November 12, 2019
CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
64
METASCORE
Generally favorable reviews based on 8 Critic Reviews
Positive:
5
Mixed:
3
Negative:
0
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Critic scorePublicationBy date
91
Colorado Springs GazetteTerry TerronesNov 7, 2019
Season 1 Review: Goldblum is an oddball, so some may find his distinctive speech pattern and mannerisms distracting, but I appreciate his view of the world and unique take at the simple things in life. Read full review
80
Los Angeles TimesRobert LloydNov 11, 2019
Season 1 Review: Goldblum seems very much in life the talkative eccentric hepcat he is in pictures — it’s impossible to tell when he’s on script or just telling you what he knows. I would subscribe just to watch more of this. Read full review
70
The Hollywood ReporterDaniel FienbergNov 11, 2019
Season 1 Review: A rather perfect example of a seemingly thin and silly premise that has exactly enough substance to stand on its own well after the sense of gimmickry has passed. Read full review
70
The New York TimesMike HaleNov 11, 2019
Season 1 Review: The most immediately engaging and recognizably television-like of the new Disney shows, for some of us. ... The show’s means of expression, however, are quite finite. The formula is pretty ironclad. ... When you get past the Goldblumishness of it, there’s probably nothing you need to go out of your way for. Read full review
68
Pittsburgh Post-GazetteRob OwenNov 7, 2019
Season 1 Review: Fans of Goldblum will enjoy the half-hour “World According to Jeff Goldblum” because viewers get a concentrated dose of his personality but beyond that interest may vary based on the topic. Read full review
58
The A.V. ClubDanette ChavezNov 4, 2019
Season 1 Review: Aside from its marquee host, TWATJG could be any of a number of the mostly bland, curiosity-stoking series that make up National Geographic’s schedule (which makes sense, given that it’s produced by National Geographic Studios and Nutopia). Read full review
50
RogerEbert.comBrian TallericoNov 11, 2019
Season 1 Review: Your overall tolerance for Jeff Goldblum’s quirky old man persona that he’s developed into a brand over the last decade or so will determine how many episodes of this original series you end up watching. Read full review
40
TimeJudy BermanNov 15, 2019
Season 1 Review: Episodes drag, despite topping out at 30 minutes, and the host’s attempts at adding insight to what is essentially a general-interest version of Food Network’s Unwrapped yield some comically obvious conclusions. Read full review
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