Stuart Fails to Save the Universe
Seen it?2026 | 2 seasons | 24 min | Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
People are still talking about it and it earned strong reviews (78% 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 and sci-fi fans. If you loved Future Man or Solar Opposites, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny, mind-bending.
- The pace
- 2 seasons: a few weeks of evenings, short, snackable episodes, about 4 hours in all.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-MA: meant for adults.
After accidentally creating a new multiverse, comic book store owner Stuart Bloom must locate a quantum-interference device to restore reality.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
78% on Rotten Tomatoes, 62 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
8.3 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
Award season hasn't happened yet, so this isn't counted.
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Ran for 2 seasons and reached a modest audience
- Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 1.7 million people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Created by Chuck Lorre, Zak Penn, Bill Prady
- Kevin SussmanStuart Bloom / Alternate Stuart Bloom
- Lauren LapkusDenise / Alternate Denise
- Brian PosehnBert Kibbler
- John Ross BowieBarry Kripke