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The Critic

TV-PG1994–19952 seasonsMike Reiss
IMDb 7.9

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"It stinks!"

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.

AnimationComedyDrama
Adult Animation

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Critic (1994) about?

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.

Who stars in The Critic?

The Critic stars Jon Lovitz (Jay Sherman (voice)), Christine Cavanaugh (Marty Sherman (voice)), Park Overall (Alice Tompkins (voice)), Russi Taylor (Penny Tompkins (voice)), Charles Napier (Duke Phillips (voice)). The series was created by Mike Reiss.

How many seasons does The Critic have?

The Critic has 2 seasons. There are 23 episodes in total.

Is The Critic worth watching?

The Critic holds an IMDb rating of 7.9/10. Fans of Animation, Comedy, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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