I Feel Bad
I Feel Bad

I Feel Bad

2018TV ShowCanceled1 SeasonEnglish

Emet is the perfect mom, boss, wife, friend and daughter. Okay, she's not perfect. In fact, she's just figuring it out like the rest of us. Sure, she feels bad when she has a sexy dream about someone other than her husband, or when she pretends not to know her kids when they misbehave in public, or when she uses her staff to help solve personal problems. But that's okay, right? Nobody can have it all and do it perfectly.

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IMDb5.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes20%
Metacritic44/100
Google Users74%
Director: Universal Television (Creators: Dave King, Jonien Kang, Michael R. Johnson, Nate Parnes, Luan Thomas, Richie Schwartz, Alex Hardcastle, Jamie Babbit, Julian Farino, Phil Lord, Christopher Miller)Genres: Comedy

Plot Summary

The series follows Emet, a wife and mother who struggles with the idea of work-life balance. As a video game artist, she's designed a game that's the top-grossing app in the country, but it's also deeply problematic and exploitative. She faces the daily challenge of reconciling her professional success with her personal life and the ethical implications of her work.

Critical Reception

I Feel Bad received a generally mixed to negative reception from critics. While some praised its ambition to explore complex themes of modern womanhood and career versus family, many found the execution lacking. The humor was often criticized as not landing effectively, and the show struggled to find a consistent tone, leading to a perception of being unfocused and underdeveloped.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for attempting to tackle relevant modern issues but criticized for its uneven execution.
  • The humor was frequently cited as falling flat, lacking sharpness or originality.
  • Commentators noted a struggle to balance its comedic aspirations with its dramatic or ethical undertones.

Google audience: Google users expressed a divided opinion, with some appreciating the show's attempts to represent the complexities of a working mother's life. However, a significant portion found the show unfunny and struggled with its premise, leading to disappointment.

Fun Fact

The show's pilot was directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, the acclaimed directors behind 'The Lego Movie' and '21 Jump Street'.

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2 reviews
Burt_

Burt_

When the previews came on TV for this program, it didn't look too enticing, but with Amy Poehler being involved I wanted to give it a try. I didn't catch the premiere episode but I caught the third one called "I Lie To My Kids". It wasn't t...
bigcd29

bigcd29

this is a show i had been waiting for all summer and trust me it was well worth the wait i laughed out loud long and hard i do suggest that if you are offended by sexual jokes then this isnt for you but for those of you with some backbone t...