Wilfred
Seen it?2011 | 4 seasons | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Mystery
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (78% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Desperate Housewives or Inside No. 9, start here.
- The mood
- Darkly funny, tense.
- The pace
- 4 seasons: a few months of evenings, short, snackable episodes, about 25 hours in all.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-MA: meant for adults.
Everyone else sees Wilfred as just a dog, but Ryan sees a crude and somewhat surly, yet irrepressibly brave and honest Australian bloke in a cheap dog suit. While leading him through a series of comedic and existential adventures, Wilfred the dog shows Ryan the man how to overcome his fears and joyfully embrace the unpredictability and insanity of the world around him.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
78% on Rotten Tomatoes, 66 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.5 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Ran for 4 seasons and reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 59K people sought it out in the past year
Season by season
The show overall is a Sunday Safe Bet. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 1 is the high point.
Season 12011 · 13 episodes · 8.5 out of 10Friday
Season 22012 · 13 episodes · 8.2 out of 10Saturday- Season 32013 · 13 episodes · 7.5 out of 10Sunday
- Season 42014 · 10 episodes · 7.1 out of 10Sunday
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Cast & crew
Created by Adam Zwar, Jason Gann
- Elijah WoodRyan Newman
- Jason GannWilfred
- Fiona GubelmannJenna Mueller
- Dorian Brown PhamKristen Newman