Stuart Fails to Save the Universe

Most people who talk about Stuart Fails to Save the Universe like it, but it’s more fun than it is tight. The premise is goofy: comic book store owner Stuart Bloom accidentally creates a new multiverse and has to find a quantum-interference device to fix reality. Kevin Sussman’s Stuart gets a lukewarm reaction as the lead, while Brian Posehn’s Bert is the standout and Lauren Lapkus’s Denise and John Ross Bowie’s Barry Kripke keep the comic store energy alive. The humor lands, but pacing is the biggest problem, with some people saying the story drags and Chuck Lorre, Zak Penn, and Bill Prady getting mixed reactions. Still, if you want a silly, character-led multiverse rescue across two seasons, it’s worth watching; just don’t expect every plot thread to snap together.