5 TV Shows That Don’t Deserve Their 0% Rotten Tomatoes Score

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Rotten Tomatoes scores can be a good indicator of how a show will be received. If critics don’t like a show but viewers do, it often suggests the show is simply lighthearted entertainment, which isn’t always a negative. Conversely, when critics love a show but audiences don’t, it could mean the show hasn’t connected with the people who would enjoy it most.

Hulu’s new thriller, All’s Fair, received a rare 0% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. While uncommon, other TV shows have also earned this score, and not all of them are truly bad. Sometimes a show is released at the wrong time, doesn’t have the right actors, or simply doesn’t get the attention it deserves, despite having positive qualities.

Hunters

2016

SyFy isn’t always known for critically praised shows, but it has occasionally launched some really interesting and unique science fiction series. While not all SyFy shows aim for mainstream popularity, Hunters seemed like a potential hit, with production by Gale Anne Hurd (known for The Terminator and Aliens) and starring Julian McMahon (Charmed).

The series Hunters starts with an FBI agent’s wife going missing, and his investigation uncovers a hidden organization dedicated to tracking down alien terrorists. While the show combines the thrill of a police procedural with science fiction elements, critics generally disliked it, finding it unoriginal. However, that negative reception doesn’t fully capture the show’s complexity.

As a sci-fi and crime drama fan, I definitely see echoes of shows like The X-Files and True Detective in Hunters. It might not be the most groundbreaking sci-fi out there, but honestly, I think it’s way better than a lot of the critics at Rotten Tomatoes gave it credit for. Viewers really connected with the story and the unique way it tackled terrorism, giving it a surprisingly positive 60% audience score – which is pretty amazing considering all the negative reviews!

Secret Agent Man

2000

Critics overwhelmingly disliked the TV show Secret Agent Man, giving it a 0% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, and audience feedback is nonexistent. The show was quickly canceled after just 12 episodes because of low viewership. Critics commonly pointed out that the show felt predictable and old-fashioned, reminding them of poorly aged James Bond films.

I’ve been watching this new show about spies, and it’s basically a team trying to save the world with a lot of banter. Honestly, reviewers are right – the idea isn’t exactly groundbreaking. It feels a little tired. What also struck me is how they present the lead spy as this smooth operator, and his partner as incredibly beautiful, but the marketing really focuses on her appearance in ways the male characters don’t experience. It’s a bit… noticeable.

While Secret Agent Man shares common traits with other TV shows from its era – including a limited portrayal of strong female characters – it’s still an enjoyable spy series. It’s lighthearted and over-the-top, making it a fun, if not revolutionary, guilty pleasure for viewers who aren’t looking for something profound.

Charlie’s Angels

2011

There have been several attempts to revive Charlie’s Angels, and a new TV series premiered 11 years after the most recent movie, which earned a 68% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. However, the show didn’t succeed, even though it featured a fresh cast with compelling stories. The 2011 series revisited the spirit of the original, centering on the famous team of crime-fighters.

The new Charlie’s Angels show received harsh criticism for poor performances, a complicated storyline, and its unexpectedly dramatic approach, especially considering the original series was known for being lighthearted and over-the-top. It was canceled after just a few episodes—so quickly, in fact, that the last episode never aired in the United States, and it only received a 26% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

While many TV shows receive unfairly low ratings, Charlie’s Angels is a prime example. It doesn’t reinvent the spy action genre, and it’s not a masterpiece, but its 0% score on Rotten Tomatoes feels harsh. It’s really no worse than a lot of other similar shows and offers simple, enjoyable entertainment.

My Big Fat Greek Life

2003

The movie My Big Fat Greek Wedding was a standout romantic comedy from the early 2000s, known for its story about love between different cultures and the boisterous Portokalos family. The TV series My Big Fat Greek Life, which featured many of the original actors, didn’t quite capture the magic of the film, despite having the potential to be a successful, ongoing family sitcom.

The family from My Big Fat Greek Life had the potential to be one of television’s most beloved sitcom families, but the show took some strange turns. One of the first missteps was changing the actor who played John Miller and also altering the names of the show’s main couple. This confusing choice set a strange tone from the very beginning.

Despite the low ratings, this show isn’t terrible. My Big Fat Greek Life started strong, though viewership later declined. It continues the story right after the wedding from the movie, maintaining the same lighthearted and humorous feel. It might be more enjoyable for those unfamiliar with My Big Fat Greek Wedding, as they won’t be constantly comparing the two.

South Of Hell

2015

Despite receiving a 0% rating from critics on Rotten Tomatoes, viewers actually gave the supernatural horror drama South of Hell a score of 47%, indicating the show wasn’t as bad as the critics made it out to be. While it has similarities to popular shows like Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Wynonna Earp, South of Hell offers a unique spin on the genre.

Emily Suvari stars as Maria, a demon hunter with a spirit named Abigail living inside her. Abigail gains strength by consuming the demons Maria defeats, and the series delves into the idea that everyone has a darker side. It examines how much the characters will do to take charge of their own destinies. The concept is compelling, and the show had the potential to be truly excellent.

Despite promising concepts and well-executed action sequences, the show South of Hell was short-lived, lasting only eight episodes. Critics found the show’s tone inconsistent, as it attempted to blend the comedic style of True Blood with the serious, philosophical themes of Buffy, but didn’t quite succeed at either.

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2025-11-06 23:02