Review
Seen it?2014 | 3 seasons | 23 min | Comedy
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (87% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a short run with a modest audience and 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 wants a laugh.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- 3 seasons: a few weeks of evenings, short, snackable episodes, about 8 hours in all.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-14. Probably too much for younger kids.
A review of a movie, or a restaurant, or a car—or whatever else that typically falls under a critic's domain—is all well and good, and can even be helpful at times. But how can one find out about myriad other experiences that are never tackled in reviews? Enter Forrest MacNeil, a critic who goes beyond overviews of life's more-common subjects—way beyond—to satisfy the curiosity of others: The adrenaline rush of stealing; the danger of drug addiction; the delight of sleeping with a celebrity. MacNeil tries anything suggested by viewers of his TV show, then presents a 1-to-5-star review. But his unwavering commitment to experiencing intense adventures means he must deal with the unintended consequences of such a goal.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
87% on Rotten Tomatoes, 71 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Ran for 3 seasons and reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 49K 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 12014 · 9 episodes · 8.9 out of 10Friday
Season 22015 · 10 episodes · 8.0 out of 10Saturday- Season 32017 · 3 episodes · 8.5 out of 10Friday
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Cast & crew
Created by Andy Daly
- Andy DalyForrest MacNeil
- Megan StevensonA J Gibbs
- Jessica St. ClairSuzanne MacNeil
- James UrbaniakGrant Grunderschmidt
- Tara KarsianLucille
- H. Michael CronerJosh
- Kaden GibsonEric MacNeil