Son of a Critch

Name: Son of a Critch
Genre: Comedy
Released: 2022-01-04
Cast: Benjamin Evan Ainsworth, Mark Critch, Malcolm McDowell, Claire Rankin, Mark Ezekiel Rivera

2022 | 5 seasons | 22 min | Comedy

Saturday Specialearly rating

Why it’s a Saturday Special

Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite a short run with a modest audience. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who wants a laugh.
The mood: Light and funny.
The pace: 5 seasons, but most episodes stand on their own, so you can dip in anywhere (about 22 minutes each).
What might put you off: Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.

A coming-of-age story set in St. John’s, Newfoundland of 11 year-old Mark, much older on the inside than his 11 years, who uses comedy to win friends and connect with people in his limited world.

How it earned its rating

CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
AwardsBelow par
1 win and 11 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
Reach & staying powerBelow par
Ran for 5 seasons and reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 115K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing