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Tim Allen's 'Shifting Gears' Debuts to Mixed Reviews

1/12/2025

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Tim Allen's latest sitcom, "Shifting Gears," debuted on January 8, showcasing his role as Matt, a widowed car restoration shop owner navigating a rocky relationship with his estranged daughter, Riley (Kat Dennings). While 6.1 million viewers tuned in, critics slammed its clichéd storyline and shallow characters, resulting in a disappointing 45% score on Rotten Tomatoes.

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Tim Allen's latest sitcom, "Shifting Gears," debuted on January 8, showcasing his role as Matt, a widowed car restoration shop owner navigating a rocky relationship with his estranged daughter, Riley (Kat Dennings). While 6.1 million viewers tuned in, critics slammed its clichéd storyline and shallow characters, resulting in a disappointing 45% score on Rotten Tomatoes.