Blockbuster

Critical reception for Netflix's Blockbuster was overwhelmingly negative, with reviewers frequently criticizing the series for relying on tired sitcom tropes, lackluster writing, and a failure to capture the charm or humor of the workplace comedies it attempts to emulate, such as Superstore or Brooklyn Nine-Nine. Critics largely agreed that the show is unmemorable and uneven, struggling to justify its own existence or provide a compelling reason for its premise.

While the series generally failed to land with critics, some reviewers acknowledged that it serves as a light, "comfort food" style of television for viewers who simply want something passive to watch. Several critics noted that the show's talented cast—led by Randall Park and Melissa Fumero—are the primary reason the series remains watchable at all, even as they are hampered by mediocre scripts and predictable punchlines.