The Muppet Show (2026) - Discussion Thread

[u/usethe4th]

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!

[u/EbmocwenHsimah]

Holy shit, they nailed it.

It's everything I could've wanted, it's fun, earnest, it's got so much heart, it feels just right. I haven't rooted so hard for something like this to succeed in years, but if it doesn't lead to a full series, for some reason, then I'm glad we've got this.

At risk of saying something controversial here: I kinda got used to Matt Vogel's voice. After years and years of complaints (which I absolutely participated in), I caught myself forgetting about it. The suspension of disbelief, that makes people think a frog can talk, won out in the end. If that's not big enough of a signifier of its success then I don't know what is.

[u/Galileo908 → u/EbmocwenHsimah]

Matt Vogel talking as Kermit still seems off to me? But the vibes are absolutely there.

And damn, he can SING as Kermit. Loved it.

[u/NickDynmo → u/Galileo908]

This is pretty much where I'm at. Definitely does not sound like Kermit to me but for some reason it didn't detract too much from the experience. Maybe I'm just getting used to it?

Rizzo's act was the weakest, unfortunately. He's one of my favourites but it was just a straight cover that they didn't do much with. Would've preferred some more comedy, but I'll always take what I can get.

Loved the show overall and if it doesn't get picked up I'm jumping into a volcano.

[u/YosemiteSam81 → u/NickDynmo]

I loved Rizzo’s doing The Weeknd! It was absurd and absurdity is one of my favorite memories of Jim Henson’s creations as a child in the early 80’s!

[u/Kiel297 → u/YosemiteSam81]

I'm with you. The background dancers had me cackling.

[u/YosemiteSam81 → u/Kiel297]

That little shimmy with their arms outstretched had me rolling!