{"id":448824,"date":"2026-02-04T16:52:07","date_gmt":"2026-02-04T16:52:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/448824\/"},"modified":"2026-02-04T16:52:07","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T16:52:07","slug":"iconic-sketch-comedy-revival-series-gets-100-rt-score","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/448824\/","title":{"rendered":"Iconic Sketch Comedy Revival Series Gets 100% RT Score"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Reviews for The Muppet Show revival special have surfaced following its Disney+ debut. They are overwhelmingly positive, praising each element of the special, from the cast and crew\u2019s performances to the strong contributions to the comedy franchise\u2019s legacy. Thanks to the reviews, the special has garnered a very high score on the review aggregator website, Rotten Tomatoes. The special premiered on February 4, 2026, coinciding with The Muppet Show\u2019s 50th anniversary.<\/p>\n<p>What critics are saying about The Muppet Show revival special<\/p>\n<p>The Muppet Show revival special has fared well with critics. Reviews praise its respectful contributions to The Muppet Show\u2019s enduring legacy and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.comingsoon.net\/tv\/trailers\/2079521-the-muppet-show-teaser-trailer-sabrina-carpenter-abc-disney-plus\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Sabrina Carpenter<\/a>\u2018s guest appearance, with reviewers noting that the two-time Grammy-winner fits right in with the Muppets\u2019 world.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/the-muppet-show-2026-review-recap\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">IGN Movies<\/a>\u2018 Tara Bennett praised Seth Rogen and director Alex Timbers\u2019 handling of the special. She also commended the writers\u2019 work in respecting the past through the special while also making it \u201cfeel fresh and genuinely funny.\u201d Her verdict on the show reads, \u201cThe Muppet Show deserves two flippers up and a Kermit flail for bringing the Muppet gang back to the format that showcases their comedy, creativity, and heart in the very best way.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, Christian Zilko of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.indiewire.com\/criticism\/shows\/the-muppet-show-review-disney-plus-reboot-1235177482\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">IndieWire<\/a> said the special \u201cfaithfully reassembles the format that made the Muppets household names in the 1970s.\u201d He also noted that Rogen and his team respected the past while developing the revival, stressing that they \u201c[provided] a nostalgic foundation that should give them as much runway as they want for future experimentation.\u201d He also showered praise on Sabrina Carpenter\u2019s guest appearance, calling her \u201ca delightful first host.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/tv\/tv-reviews\/the-muppet-show-review-sabrina-carpenter-disney-plus-1236493107\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">The Hollywood Reporter<\/a>\u2018s Daniel Fienberg wrote, \u201cThis is not\u00a0The Muppet Show\u00a0at its best, but it\u2019s a return to what the Muppets do best.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Brian Tallerico of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rogerebert.com\/streaming\/the-muppet-show-tv-review-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">RogerEbert.com<\/a> wrote that the special felt like the original show. He noted that the special held a \u201cnostalgic charm,\u201d with the power to remind viewers why they were enamored with Kermit the Frog and his friends in the first place.<\/p>\n<p>The Muppet Show revival special gets perfect Rotten Tomatoes score<\/p>\n<p>The Muppet Show revival special has received a perfect 100% score on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rottentomatoes.com\/m\/the_muppet_show\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Rotten Tomatoes<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p>Apart from Sabrina Carpenter, the revival special features Seth Rogen and Maya Rudolph as guest stars. In addition, Carpenter and Rogen serve as executive producers alongside Evan Goldberg, James Weaver, Alex McAtee, David Lightbody, Leigh Slaughter, Michael Steinbach, Albertina Rizzo, Matt Vogel, and Eric Jacobson.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Reviews for The Muppet Show revival special have surfaced following its Disney+ debut. 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