The World According to Jeff Goldblum

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Season 1
  • Network: Disney+
  • Series Premiere Date: Nov 12, 2019
Season #: 2, 1
Metascore
64

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
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  1. The A.V. Club
    Reviewed by: Danette Chavez
    Nov 4, 2019
    58
    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).
  2. RogerEbert.com
    Reviewed by: Brian Tallerico
    Nov 11, 2019
    50
    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.
  3. Time
    Reviewed by: Judy Berman
    Nov 15, 2019
    40
    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.

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User Score
5.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 24 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 24
  3. Negative: 10 out of 24
  1. dude_hey
    Nov 12, 2019
    6
    Jeff Goldblum is an interesting guy, but I don't know if he's interesting enough to make up for a boring subject. For example, the firstJeff Goldblum is an interesting guy, but I don't know if he's interesting enough to make up for a boring subject. For example, the first episode is about shoes. I really like Jeff Goldblum, but I was really starting to fade halfway through the episode. They really need to give him something WILD to explore-- like escort services or medical marijuana. You know, something most people aren't really exposed to.… Full Review »
  2. Rayzer11
    Nov 12, 2019
    10
    Super fun and educational too. Makes me look at sneakers in whole new way. Jeff is magnetic.
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