The Critic

The Critic

It stinks!

TV-PG 1994 · 2 seasons · 23 eps · ★ 7.3 · Animation, Comedy, Drama

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Jay Sherman is a TV movie critic who is forced to review the most pathetic films which he always rates as "It stinks." In addition to the film parodies, the show also deals with his personal life: working for a tyrannical media mogul boss, his lovelife and his family.

Created by Mike Reiss, Al Jean

Networks: ABC, FOX

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