# Rooster (2026–present) — Celluloid TV fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/shows/rooster/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 76% |
| Celluloid Editorial Rating | 88/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 68% |
| Metascore | 68/100 |
| IMDb | 7.5/10 |
| Fan Score | 74% |
| Creator | Bill Lawrence, Matt Tarses |
| Platform | HBO Max |
| Genres | Comedy |
| Seasons | 1 (10 episodes) |
| Language | English |
| Country | United States |

## Quick answer

Rooster (2026–present) is a Comedy series created by Bill Lawrence, Matt Tarses, streaming on HBO Max. It holds a 76% Celluloid Score — Recommended — from Celluloid editorial (88%), Metascore (68/100), IMDb (7.5/10), TMDB fan (74%) across 1 season. Audience snapshot (not in the composite): 68%.

## Celluloid verdict

Comfort-food campus comedy elevated by Steve Carell in gently melancholy mode — familiar in shape, generous in spirit, and sneakily affecting once it settles in.

## Synopsis

Mid-flameout from a very public divorce, best-selling novelist Greg Russo accepts the least dignified lifeline on offer: a teaching post at the New England college where his daughter is a rising professor. Steve Carell plays the rooster of the title — preening, wounded, strutting through faculty politics — while Bill Lawrence and Matt Tarses surround him with a warm ensemble, from Danielle Deadwyler's unimpressed colleague to John C. McGinley's gleefully hostile dean.

## Cast

Steve Carell, Charly Clive, Danielle Deadwyler, Phil Dunster, John C. McGinley, Lauren Tsai

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Most searched questions

**Is Rooster worth watching?**
Yes — Rooster earns a 76% Celluloid Score (Recommended), from editorial 88%, Metascore 68/100, IMDb 7.5/10, TMDB fan 74%. Audience snapshot is separate (68%). Comfort-food campus comedy elevated by Steve Carell in gently melancholy mode — familiar in shape, generous in spirit, and sneakily affecting once it settles in.

**Is Rooster on Netflix?**
No — Rooster is not on Netflix. It streams on HBO Max, and on Celluloid it is catalogued under HBO Max. Streaming rights rotate by country, so confirm in your region before subscribing.

**What year did Rooster come out?**
Rooster first aired in 2026 and is still running (2026–present). Created by Bill Lawrence, Matt Tarses; it streams on HBO Max today.

**Is Rooster on HBO Max?**
Yes — Rooster is available on HBO Max in many regions (catalogued under HBO Max on Celluloid). Rights differ by country; confirm in the HBO Max app or the where-to-watch notes.

**How many seasons of Rooster are there?**
Rooster has 1 season across 10 episodes (2026–present). Status: ongoing / still airing.

**Where can I watch Rooster?**
Rooster streams on HBO Max in supported regions. On Celluloid it is catalogued under HBO Max. Rights rotate — confirm in your country on the platform app.

**How long does it take to watch Rooster?**
At roughly 40–50 minutes per episode, Rooster’s 10 episodes take around 8 hours of runtime (plus credits). Binge pace depends on season breaks.

**Who is in the cast of Rooster?**
Rooster stars Steve Carell, Charly Clive, Danielle Deadwyler, Phil Dunster, John C. McGinley, and others. Created by Bill Lawrence, Matt Tarses.

**How many episodes are in Rooster?**
Rooster has 10 episodes across 1 season (2026–present).

**What is Rooster about?**
Mid-flameout from a very public divorce, best-selling novelist Greg Russo accepts the least dignified lifeline on offer: a teaching post at the New England college where his daughter is a rising professor. Steve Carell plays the rooster of the title — preening, wounded, strutting through faculty politics — while Bill Lawrence and Matt Tarses surround him with a warm ensemble, from Danielle Deadwyl…

**Who created Rooster?**
Rooster was created by Bill Lawrence, Matt Tarses. It is a comedy series from United States, primarily in English.

**What should I watch after Rooster?**
Browse more comedy series on Celluloid’s HBO Max hub, or open More Like This.

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