The Last Man on Earth (2015)
The year is 2022, and after an unlikely event, only one man is left on earth: Phil Miller, who used to be just an average guy who loved his family and hated his job at the bank. Now, in his RV, Phil searches the country for other survivors.
Details
First Air Date
3/1/2015
Last Air Date
5/6/2018
Network
FOX
Rating
7/10 (872 votes)
Status
Canceled
Production Companies
20th Century Fox Television, Lord Miller
About The Last Man on Earth
The Last Man on Earth is a comedy-drama that explores a post-apocalyptic world. Beginning in 2022, the series follows Phil Miller, who believes he is the sole survivor of an unknown event. His initial solitude and attempts to cope with being the last person on Earth provide the show's early focus, blending humor with the gravity of his situation.
As the series progresses, Phil discovers he is not alone, encountering other survivors. This shift introduces new dynamics and conflicts, moving beyond the premise of total isolation. The show uses its dystopian setting and themes of future and lethal virus as a backdrop for interpersonal relationships and comedic situations.
Despite its premise of a world devoid of most human life, the show maintains an IMDb rating of 7.4 from over 67,000 votes. It ran for four seasons, comprising 67 episodes, before its cancellation. The series falls under both comedy and drama genres, allowing it to navigate the emotional complexities of its characters while still delivering comedic elements.
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What reviewers are saying
One reviewer noted that the initial episodes effectively introduce the main character's psychological state and new world, with his attempts to overcome boredom before other survivors appear.
Read the full reviewThe same reviewer expressed disappointment that the series, after introducing more characters, shifted towards what felt like excessive drama and the main character's insecurity, which they believed diminished the show's early potential.
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*The Last Man on Earth* is a fictional American post-apocalyptic comedy television series. It is not based on a true story.
There are four seasons of *The Last Man on Earth*, totaling 67 episodes.
*The Last Man on Earth* received generally positive reviews from critics throughout its run. It has an 84% approval rating for its first season on Rotten Tomatoes, with later seasons also receiving positive reviews, suggesting it is worth watching.