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The Grinder

Seen it?

2015 | 1 seasons | 21 min | Comedy

Saturday Specialearly rating

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It earned strong reviews (93% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite a small audience and a quick end. 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.
The mood
Light and funny.
The pace
1 season: 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.
  • It was cancelled, so the story may not get a proper ending.

Television lawyer Dean Sanderson moves back to his small home town after his hit series, "The Grinder," is canceled thinking his time on TV qualifies him to run his family's law firm.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    93% on Rotten Tomatoes, 71 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsSolid

    Won 1 Critics' Choice Award: 6th Critics' Choice Television Awards: Best Guest Performer in a Comedy Series. Also nominated for 1 Golden Globe and 1 more Critics' Choice Award.

  • Reach & staying powerWeak

    Ran for 1 season and reached a small audience so far; interest faded quickly after launch

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 45K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Created by Jarrad Paul, Andrew Mogel

  • Rob LoweDean Sanderson
  • Fred SavageStewart Sanderson
  • Mary Elizabeth EllisDebbie Sanderson
  • William DevaneDean Sanderson Sr.
  • Hana HayesLizzie Sanderson
  • Connor KalopsisEthan Sanderson
  • Steve LittleTodd
  • Natalie MoralesClaire Lacoste