Down to Earth with Zac Efron
Seen it?2020 | 2 seasons | 39 min | Documentary
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a short run with a modest audience and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for the curious.
- The mood
- Eye-opening.
- The pace
- 2 seasons: a few weeks of evenings, episodes of about 39 minutes, about 10 hours in all.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- It was cancelled, so the story may not get a proper ending.
Actor Zac Efron journeys around the world with wellness expert Darin Olien in a travel show that explores healthy, sustainable ways to live.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
71% on Rotten Tomatoes, 60 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.7 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
Won 2 Emmys: Daytime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Daytime Program Host, Daytime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Main Title and Graphic Design. Also nominated for 1 more Emmy.
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Ran for 2 seasons and reached a modest audience; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 50K people sought it out in the past year
Season by season
The show overall is a Weeknight Watch. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 1 is the high point.
Season 12020 · 8 episodes · 8.6 out of 10Friday
Down Under2022 · 8 episodes · 6.2 out of 10Monday
Trailer
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Cast & crew
- Zac EfronSelf
- Darin OlienSelf