Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair
Seen it?2026 | 1 seasons | Comedy, Drama
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
People are still talking about it and it earned strong reviews (82% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite a small 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. If you loved Freaks and Geeks, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- One season: easy to finish in a weekend or two.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-14. Probably too much for younger kids.
After shielding himself and his daughter from his family for over a decade, Malcolm is dragged back into their orbit when Hal and Lois demand his presence at their 40th anniversary party.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
82% on Rotten Tomatoes, 65 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
8.0 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
Award season hasn't happened yet, so this isn't counted.
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Limited series that reached a modest audience
- Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 2.2 million people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Created by Linwood Boomer
- Bryan CranstonHal
- Justin BerfieldReese
- Christopher MastersonFrancis
- Keeley KarstenLeah
- Vaughan MurraeKelly
- Kiana MadeiraTristan
- Jane KaczmarekLois
- Frankie MunizMalcolm