Review: You May Want to Skip Will Ferrell's New Show
Will Ferrell's new Netflix golf comedy 'The Hawk' is drawing polarized reactions from critics upon its release.
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Will Ferrell's golf comedy series The Hawk arrived on Netflix to mixed early reviews. While some critics viewed Ferrell as a comedy master, other reviews were negative and Rotten Tomatoes scores splattered.
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Will Ferrell has debuted a new golf-themed comedy series titled 'The Hawk' on Netflix. Early critical reception is varied, ranging from praise for Ferrell's comedic skills to suggestions that viewers may want to skip the show.
Coverage from Forbes highlights a 'splatter' of reviews on Rotten Tomatoes, while Yahoo reports mixed early feedback. Other outlets are more divided: TV Insider describes Ferrell as a comedy master in the series, but Roger Ebert notes the show hits some 'comic sandtraps' and Newser advises against watching.
Future developments depend on how the show's Rotten Tomatoes score evolves and whether viewer reception aligns with these early critical reviews.
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Quick answers
What is the name of Will Ferrell's new show?
The show is titled 'The Hawk'.
Which platform is hosting the series?
The series is available on Netflix.
How has the critical reception been described?
Reviews are mixed, with some outlets calling it a goofy comedy and others suggesting it may be skippable.
Who reported it (5)
- The Hawk review: Will Ferrell Netflix golf series hits some comic sandtraps Roger Ebert · 54d ago
- ‘The Hawk’ Rotten Tomatoes Reviews Splatter Will Ferrell Golf Comedy Forbes · 54d ago
- Will Ferrell’s ‘The Hawk’ Arrives on Netflix to Mixed Early Reviews Yahoo · 54d ago
- 'The Hawk' Review: Will Ferrell Remains a Comedy Master in Goofy Golf Comedy TV Insider · 54d ago
- Review: You May Want to Skip Will Ferrell's New Show Newser · 54d ago broke it first
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