The Great Indoors
The Great Indoors

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The Great Indoors

2017
TV Show
Canceled
1 Season
English

An adventure reporter must adapt to the times when he becomes the boss to a group of millennials in the digital department of the magazine.

Insights

IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes45%
Metacritic45/100
Google Users75%
Director: Mike McCarthyGenres: Comedy

Plot Summary

The series follows Jack Gordon, a renowned adventure journalist who is forced to work alongside a group of millennials at an online magazine's office after his adventurous outdoor assignments are deemed too risky. He struggles to adapt to the office environment and the new generation's perspectives, leading to humorous clashes and unexpected challenges.

Critical Reception

The Great Indoors received mixed reviews from critics. While some praised its premise and the comedic performances, particularly from Joel McHale and Stephen Fry, many found the humor to be dated and the storylines predictable. Audience reception was similarly divided, with some enjoying the lighthearted comedy while others found it failed to live up to its potential.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its promising premise and lead actors.

  • Criticized for relying on outdated stereotypes and predictable humor.

  • Seen as a potentially funny show that struggled to find its footing.

Google audience: Audiences appreciated the concept and the humor brought by Joel McHale and Stephen Fry. However, many felt the show was not consistently funny and that the generational humor sometimes fell flat or relied on tired tropes.

Fun Fact

The series was initially developed for CBS but was later picked up by The CW after CBS canceled it after one season.

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