The Critic
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- Drama
Jay Sherman is a TV movie critic who is forced to review the most pathetic films which he always rates as "It stinks." In addition to the film parodies, the show also deals with his personal life: working for a tyrannical media mogul boss, his lovelife and his family.
The Critic is an animated comedy-drama series that premiered in 1994, following Jay Sherman, a sharp-tongued TV movie critic who reviews terrible films while navigating a chaotic personal life. The show ran for two seasons before ending, combining film parodies with sharp satire of the entertainment industry and Sherman's dysfunctional relationships.
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Jon LovitzJay Sherman (voice)
Christine CavanaughMarty Sherman (voice)
Park OverallAlice Tompkins (voice)
Russi TaylorPenny Tompkins (voice)
Charles NapierDuke Phillips (voice)
Judith IveyEleanor Sherman (voice)
Gerrit GrahamFranklin Sherman (voice)
Nancy CartwrightMargo Sherman (voice)- Doris GrauDoris Grossman (voice)
Maurice LaMarcheJeremy Hawke (voice)
Nick JamesonVlada Veramirovich (voice)
Rhea PerlmanArdeth (voice)
Morwenna BanksOlivia Hawke (voice)
Jennifer LienValerie Fox (voice)
Rex ReedRex Reed (voice)
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2 seasons
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Is The Critic renewed or cancelled?
The Critic has ended — it concluded its planned run.
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When did The Critic air?
The series premiered on January 26, 1994, and ran for two seasons before concluding.
How many seasons does The Critic have?
The show has two seasons total.
What is The Critic about?
The series follows Jay Sherman, a TV movie critic forced to review low-quality films, as he delivers his signature verdict: "It stinks." The show blends film parodies with commentary on his demanding boss, romantic struggles, and fractured family dynamics.
Is The Critic still on the air?
No, the series ended after its two-season run in the mid-1990s.
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