The Critic

It stinks!

7.3/10199422mEnded2 Seasons · 23 Episodes

AnimationComedyDrama

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.

Released: Jan 26, 1994

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Seasons

Season 1

13 episodes

Season 2

10 episodes

Top Cast

Jon Lovitz

Jay Sherman (voice)

Christine Cavanaugh

Marty Sherman (voice)

Park Overall

Alice Tompkins (voice)

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