Mr. Corman
Mr. Corman

Mr. Corman

2021TV ShowCanceledEnglish

With better luck, better choices, better posture... Josh Corman could’ve been a rock star. Now he teaches fifth grade, and though he loves his students, he still struggles to find happiness and meaning in a world that sometimes feels short on both.

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IMDb6.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes47%
Metacritic52/100
Google Users76%
Director: Bruce McCullochGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

The series follows Josh Corman, a creative but anxious public school teacher in elementary school in Los Angeles. He grapples with his aspirations versus his realities, experiencing a personal crisis that forces him to confront his anxieties and search for meaning. Each episode delves into his inner thoughts and daily struggles, exploring themes of happiness, loneliness, and the search for connection.

Critical Reception

Mr. Corman received a mixed to negative reception from critics. While some praised Joseph Gordon-Levitt's performance and the show's ambition to explore complex emotional themes, many found the series to be overly melancholic, self-indulgent, and lacking in compelling narrative drive. The humor was often hit-or-miss, and the overall tone was considered too bleak by a significant portion of reviewers.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for Joseph Gordon-Levitt's earnest performance and the show's willingness to tackle heavy emotional themes.
  • Criticized for its often bleak and melancholic tone, which could feel self-indulgent.
  • Found to be inconsistent in its humor and pacing, leading to a sometimes uneven viewing experience.

Google audience: Audiences generally had a more positive reaction than critics, with many appreciating the show's relatable portrayal of anxiety and the search for happiness. However, some viewers also found it to be too depressing and slow-paced at times, with a portion noting that the humor didn't always land.

Fun Fact

Joseph Gordon-Levitt not only stars in "Mr. Corman" but also co-created, co-wrote, and directed several episodes of the series, showcasing his deep involvement in the project.

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