Critical acclaim — or the lack thereof — isn’t the only arbiter of a show’s worthiness. Opinions on pop culture are subjective, and sometimes, critics are looking for different things than the average viewer. Overall quality might be paramount to some, while others seek pure entertainment value. This can result in a major gap between critical consensus and audience opinion.
In many instances, the following shows exemplify this discrepancy. These series have Metacritic scores of 50 or below, but plenty of viewers still found them enjoyable. In some cases, what critics dislike about these shows are the same characteristics that the audiences love.
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