Season_1.02015 May 2026
“Review feels... hindered by its unusual presentation, but the radically morose 'Pancakes, Divorce, Pancakes' suggests a serious ambition for the show.” Rotten Tomatoes
Critics and fans often highlight how the show's unusual presentation eventually reveals a "serious ambition" and a "twisted" sense of humor. season_1.02015
While the show starts as a quirky sketch-like comedy, it evolves into a deeply dark character study. The episode "Pancakes; Divorce; Pancakes" is widely considered a masterpiece of tragicomedy, where Forrest is forced to review the experience of getting a divorce immediately after reviewing eating 15 pancakes. “Review feels
“What makes Review so good is Andy Daly's cherubic face and earnest portrayal of Forrest, paired with such bleakness.” Rotten Tomatoes The episode "Pancakes
The show follows Forrest MacNeil (Andy Daly), a "critic" who doesn't review movies or food, but life experiences themselves—ranging from "stealing" to "going to space"—based on viewer requests.