The Critic(1994)
It stinks!
The Critic Synopsis
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.
The Critic (1994) is a animation, comedy and drama series that premiered on January 26, 1994, spanning 2 seasons and 23 episodes. It stars Jon Lovitz, Christine Cavanaugh, Park Overall and Russi Taylor. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 129 ratings.
- First aired:
- 1994-01-26
- Last aired:
- 1995-05-21
The Critic Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jon Lovitz
as Jay Sherman (voice)
Christine Cavanaugh
as Marty Sherman (voice)
Park Overall
as Alice Tompkins (voice)
Russi Taylor
as Penny Tompkins (voice)
Charles Napier
as Duke Phillips (voice)
Judith Ivey
as Eleanor Sherman (voice)
Gerrit Graham
as Franklin Sherman (voice)
Nancy Cartwright
as Margo Sherman (voice)
- Doris Grau
Doris Grau
as Doris Grossman (voice)
Maurice LaMarche
as Jeremy Hawke (voice)
Nick Jameson
as Vlada Veramirovich (voice)
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The Critic Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 129 ratings.
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The Critic – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream The Critic?
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The Critic (1994) is available to stream on Howdy Amazon Channel. Availability comes from JustWatch data and varies by country.
How many seasons of The Critic are there?
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The Critic has 2 seasons and 23 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on January 26, 1994.
Is The Critic still running?
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No. The Critic is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on May 21, 1995.
Who is in the cast of The Critic?
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The Critic (1994) stars Jon Lovitz, Christine Cavanaugh, Park Overall, Russi Taylor and Charles Napier. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is The Critic any good?
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The Critic (1994) is rated 7.3 out of 10 from 129 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like animation, comedy and drama series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.