Lethal Weapon(2016) Official
: Critics from Metacritic and Rotten Tomatoes largely agree that the show succeeds because of the chemistry between Clayne Crawford (Riggs) and Damon Wayans (Murtaugh).
It is important to note that the dynamic changes significantly after Season 2. Following the firing of Clayne Crawford due to on-set issues, Seann William Scott was brought in for Season 3 as a new partner for Murtaugh [18, 19]. Many long-time fans feel the show lost its original magic after this transition [19, 22]. Lethal Weapon(2016)
: Performances by Keesha Sharp (Trish Murtaugh) and Jordana Brewster (Dr. Cahill) add necessary depth to the lead characters' lives [12, 15]. : Critics from Metacritic and Rotten Tomatoes largely
: While the narrative follows a somewhat familiar procedural format, reviewers at IGN noted that the series successfully returned to the franchise's tragic roots, exploring Riggs' grief in a way that feels more nuanced than the later film sequels. Key Strengths & Weaknesses Many long-time fans feel the show lost its
: The action, stunts, and shootouts often feel like "movie quality" rather than standard network TV [4].
: Reviews from Common Sense Media highlight how the show effectively mixes "explosive action-packed sequences with well-timed humor and occasional moments of tear-jerking emotion."
The show was better with Clayne Crawford... Lethal Weapon knows exactly what it is and that's an action show with plenty of comedy involved. [18]
