The Critic

TV-PGUnited States rating199422 min episodesAnimation, Comedy, Drama
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TV-PG US
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This animated series follows Jay Sherman, a movie critic who has a very different personality at home than he does on television. While he acts tough and critical on his show, he deals with everyday family life and a demanding boss in his private life. The show includes many jokes about the film industry.

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Scary
None
Violence
None
Language
Some
Rude humour
Some
Sad themes
Mild
Pace
Moderate
The show features standard sitcom pacing with dialogue driven scenes and occasional comedic timing. Estimated

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  1. 1How did Jay's personality change when he was at home compared to when he was on camera?
  2. 2Why do you think it is important to be kind even when people are being difficult with us?

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