The Critic
originally aired on ABC
The Critic is an American primetime adult animated sitcom revolving around the life of New York film critic Jay Sherman. It was created by writing partners Al Jean and Mike Reiss, who had previously worked as writers and showrunners on seasons 3 and 4 of The Simpsons. The show often referenced popular films such as Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory and The Godfather.
The show follows the life of a 36-year-old film critic from New York named Jay Sherman. He is widely considered to be "cold, mean-spirited, and elitist" when he is not working.