The Muppets
The Muppets return to primetime with a contemporary, documentary-style show. For the first time ever, a series will explore the Muppets’ personal lives and relationships, both at home and at work, as well as romances, breakups, achievements, disappointments, wants and desires. This is a more adult Muppet show, for “kids” of all ages.
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Plot Summary
This single-camera mockumentary-style sitcom follows the Muppets as they try to produce their own TV show. It delves into their personal and professional lives, showcasing their familiar antics and relationships in a more mature, adult-oriented setting. The series aimed to bring the beloved characters back to primetime television with a fresh, contemporary perspective.
Critical Reception
The series received a mixed to positive reception from critics, who praised its attempt to update the Muppets for a modern audience and its humor, though some found it struggled to recapture the magic of earlier iterations and had an inconsistent tone.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its witty writing and willingness to poke fun at itself.
- Appreciated for bringing the Muppets back to television with a fresh, adult-oriented approach.
- Some critics felt it didn't quite capture the original's charm and could be inconsistent.
Google audience: Audience reviews generally appreciated the humor and the return of the Muppets, with many enjoying the more mature jokes and character interactions. However, some viewers felt it didn't live up to the nostalgia of previous Muppet projects.
Fun Fact
The show was originally developed as a more adult-oriented comedy, with ABC ordering it to series in May 2015. It was later redeveloped with a slightly different creative team before its premiere.
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