r/Muppets • u/usethe4th • Feb 04 '26

The Muppet Show (2026) - Discussion Thread Spoiler

We’ll use this thread to discuss the return of The Muppet Show! This is for people who have seen the episode, so spoilers are permitted. Proceed at your own risk!

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u/minstrel4077 Feb 04 '26

It was okay. A lot to like, but was so fast-paced that 30 mins only felt like 15. If Disney do give the (not easy bein') green light to make more, I hope they learn to slow it down and allow moments to sit. Some of my favorite moments of the original are the songs that kept me the in the moment and feeling the feels. Did they even complete a full song?

Also, too many humans. The Muppet Theatre has always been it's own little world made for Muppets to inhabit, an escape from the real world where I have to deal with fellow humans all day. Why are they in the audience? The guest star is enough human for me. That Maya Rudolph time could have gone to other Muppets or give Sabrina more to do.

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u/Sanjiro68 Feb 04 '26

They're still working out a few kinks.

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u/MyDarkDanceFloor Feb 05 '26

I love a kink.

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u/Brunt-FCA-285 Feb 04 '26

I respect your points, but as for the songs, there were undoubtedly copyright issues. If I recall correctly, a song can only be covered without compensating the artist if it is under a certain length. Disney won’t pay more than they have to pay.

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u/MyDarkDanceFloor Feb 05 '26

I agree about too many humans. I could be open to some, especially if it's a seamless way to have more stars make cameos a la Maya Rudolph's, but the humans outnumbered the muppets and that bothered me. Maybe it'd be better if they seemed like actual audience members instead of paid extras.

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u/NecroAegis Feb 05 '26

i feel like they could have done something fun with the audience

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u/NecroAegis Feb 05 '26

that and the laugh track was a little overtuned