Series

The Critic

“It stinks!”

★ 7.3(124)199422m2 seasons

The Critic is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. Availability checked 11 June 2026.

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Good to know

Creator: Mike Reiss, Al Jean
Release date: 1994-01-26
Runtime: 22m
Language: English
Seasons: 2
Episodes: 23
Network: ABC, FOX
Status: Ended
Country: United States of America
Studio: Gracie Films

About The Critic

The Critic is a 1994 web series in the Animation, Comedy and Drama genres, created by Mike Reiss and Al Jean, starring Jon Lovitz, Christine Cavanaugh and Park Overall. It spans 2 seasons and 23 episodes, and originally aired on ABC and FOX. It holds an average rating of 7.3/10 from 124 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Critic in United Kingdom — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Jay Sherman is a TV movie critic who is forced to review the most pathetic films which he always rates as "It stinks." In addition to the film parodies, the show also deals with his personal life: working for a tyrannical media mogul boss, his lovelife and his family.

Seasons (2)

Season 113 eps · 1994

Season 210 eps · 1995

Cast

Jon Lovitz

Jay Sherman (voice)

Christine Cavanaugh

Marty Sherman (voice)

Park Overall

Alice Tompkins (voice)

Russi Taylor

Penny Tompkins (voice)

Charles Napier

Duke Phillips (voice)

Judith Ivey

Eleanor Sherman (voice)

Gerrit Graham

Franklin Sherman (voice)

Nancy Cartwright

Margo Sherman (voice)

Doris Grau

Doris Grossman (voice)

Maurice LaMarche

Jeremy Hawke (voice)

Nick Jameson

Vlada Veramirovich (voice)

Themes & keywords

adult animation

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Critic in United Kingdom?+

In United Kingdom, you can stream The Critic on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video.

Is The Critic on Netflix?+

The Critic is not on Netflix in United Kingdom right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

How many seasons of The Critic are there?+

The Critic has 2 seasons and 23 episodes in total.

Who stars in The Critic?+

The Critic stars Jon Lovitz, Christine Cavanaugh, Park Overall, Russi Taylor and Charles Napier.

When did The Critic come out?+

The Critic is a 1994 web series created by Mike Reiss and Al Jean.

What genre is The Critic?+

The Critic is Animation, Comedy and Drama series.

Who created The Critic?+

The Critic was created by Mike Reiss and Al Jean.