Anger Management
Anger Management

Anger Management

2014TV ShowEnded2 SeasonsEnglish

Charlie is a non-traditional therapist specializing in anger management. He has a successful private practice and he performs pro bono counseling for an inmate group at a state prison. Prior to his career as a therapist, he was a major league baseball player whose career was put on the shelf for good by his own struggle with anger issues.

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IMDb5.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes15%
Metacritic32/100
Google Users71%
Director: Joe WeiderGenres: Comedy

Plot Summary

This sitcom follows Charlie Goodson, a former major league baseball player who, after years of uncontrolled rage, finds himself in anger management therapy. Now a therapist himself, he must navigate his own personal issues while helping a diverse group of patients deal with their own anger problems. The show explores the comedic challenges of managing aggression in everyday life and relationships.

Critical Reception

Anger Management received generally mixed to negative reviews from critics, though it found a considerable audience. While some appreciated the return of Charlie Sheen to television and the show's premise, many criticized its predictable humor, reliance on Sheen's persona, and formulaic structure. Audience reception was more favorable, contributing to its longevity, but critical consensus often pointed to a lack of originality and depth.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for Charlie Sheen's comedic return but criticized for its formulaic humor and predictable plots.
  • Some viewers enjoyed the premise and Sheen's performance, while critics often found it lacking in originality.
  • The show was seen as a vehicle for Sheen's comeback, with varying success in terms of humor and storytelling.

Google audience: Google users generally had a mixed to positive view of 'Anger Management,' with many appreciating the return of Charlie Sheen and finding the show entertaining and funny enough for casual viewing. However, some users noted that the humor could be repetitive and the storylines sometimes stretched credibility, leading to a divided opinion on its overall quality.

Fun Fact

The series finale was the final television appearance for actress Selma Blair, who played a significant role in the early seasons.

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