The Last Man on Earth

Name: The Last Man on Earth
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Released: 2015-03-01
Cast: Will Forte, Kristen Schaal, Cleopatra Coleman, January Jones, Mel Rodriguez

2015 | 4 seasons | 22 min | Drama, Comedy

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (84% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it drew serious awards attention, though it had a lukewarm 6.9 out of 10 from audiences. 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 wants a laugh. If you loved The Last of Us, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood: Funny with heart.
The pace: 4 seasons: a few months of evenings, short, snackable episodes, about 25 hours in all.
What might put you off: It was cancelled, so the story may not get a proper ending.
Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

The year is 2022, and after an unlikely event, only one man is left on earth: Phil Miller, who used to be just an average guy who loved his family and hated his job at the bank. Now, in his RV, Phil searches the country for other survivors.

How it earned its rating

CriticsStrong
84% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesBelow par
6.9 out of 10
AwardsStrong
Nominated for 5 Emmys, 3 Critics' Choice Awards and 2 WGA Awards.
Reach & staying powerSolid
Ran for 4 seasons and reached a solid audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 421K people sought it out in the past year