Rotten Tomatoes gives Kevin Sussman's 'Stuart Fails to Save the Universe' a 69% critic score
The new HBO Max spin-off starring Kevin Sussman earned a 69% rating on Rotten Tomatoes after 16 critic reviews, the lowest score among shows set in the Big Bang Theory universe.
HBO Max’s new series "Stuart Fails to Save the Universe," a spin-off featuring Kevin Sussman's character Stuart Bloom from The Big Bang Theory, received an initial 69% average Tomatometer rating from Rotten Tomatoes based on 16 critic reviews. The score is lower than the original series, which holds an 81% rating, and lower than the related spin-off George and Mandy's First Marriage, which scored 89%.
The show follows Stuart, a comic-book shop owner, as he and his girlfriend Denise travel through alternate dimensions to prevent a multiversal catastrophe. The supporting cast includes Brian Posehn as Bert Kibbler, Jon Ross Bowi as Barry Kripke, and Lauren Lapkus as Denise.
"A fun return to the world of The Big Bang Theory" – Tessa Smith, Mama's Geeky. "The creators set themselves a challenge to build something fresh and meaningful; it’s not a resounding triumph, but it’s not bad" – Noel Murray, AV Club. "It takes secondary characters and makes them the stars, letting Stuart be a failure on a cosmic scale" – James Mottram, NME. "It sounds ridiculous, which makes the new HBO Max series a hysterical must-watch" – Katie Doll, CBR.
The series is slated for full release in the coming days, adding another chapter to the franchise’s expanding universe.