One minute you’re laughing at a failed science experiment; the next, you’re getting misty-eyed as Grandmother Critch offers a quiet word of advice. It reminds us that growing up is humiliating for everyone—but you survive it if you have a weird family who loves you. If you love The Wonder Years , Derry Girls , or The Goldbergs (but smarter), you will adore Son of a Critch .
Do yourself a favor: Grab a mug of tea (or a soda pop), put on a sweater, and spend some time in St. John’s. You’ll leave smiling. Son of a Critch
This isn't a laugh-track show where you’re told when to chuckle. The humor comes from character and misery. Young Mark’s attempts to impress a girl inevitably end with him covered in cafeteria slop. His attempts to fit in with the "cool kids" end with him accidentally starting a rumor about the principal. It is cringe-comedy done right—painful, but kind. A word on the heart Underneath the slapstick and the sarcasm, Son of a Critch is a deeply tender show. It deals with grief, financial struggle, and the fear of never fitting in. But it does so with a light touch. One minute you’re laughing at a failed science
It’s currently streaming on (in Canada) and The CW (in the US). It’s the perfect palate cleanser after all the heavy, dark dramas we usually binge. Do yourself a favor: Grab a mug of