One Of Fox's Best Sci-Fi Shows Was A Critically Underwatched Sitcom
The overwhelming majority of sitcoms are not set in post-apocalyptic wastelands, but this four-season gem starring Will Forte was a rare exception.
Will Forte's critically underwatched sitcom, The Last Man on Earth, starred the Saturday Night Live alum as Phil Miller, the sole survivor of an apocalyptic plague. Forte created the quirky sci-fi comedy, which followed Phil's quest to find other survivors in the year 2020. Co-stars included Kristen Schaal, January Jones, Mel Rodriguez, Cleopatra Coleman, and Mary Steenburgen.
The Emmy-nominated series ran for four seasons from 2015 to 2018, with viewership steadily declining after its premiere. Forte has expressed his pride in the show but admitted the workload took a toll on his physical and mental well-being, making it difficult to continue the series. The final episode ended with a cliffhanger as the group discovered other individuals in Mexico, leading to the introduction of a French remake on Disney+.
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