Tim Allen's New Sitcom 'Shifting Gears' Receives Lukewarm Reviews

Critics highlight the show's clichéd humor, underwhelming execution, and reliance on Allen's familiar political commentary.

'Shifting Gears,' Tim Allen's latest multi-camera sitcom, premiered on ABC, marking his return to television after 'Last Man Standing.'
The series centers on Allen's character, Matt, a widowed garage owner, whose estranged daughter and her two children move back into his home.
Critics note the show struggles with uninspired humor, weak storytelling, and a lack of chemistry among cast members in its early episodes.
Allen's character delivers politically tinged rants and outdated jokes, which reviewers describe as predictable and disconnected from the show's broader themes.
Despite some tender moments and solid performances from Kat Dennings and the child actors, the series is seen as formulaic and in need of significant improvement.