“Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist” Emerges as One of Kevin Hart’s Best-Reviewed Projects

"Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist - A Standout Success in Kevin Hart's Career"

The Rotten Tomatoes audience score for *Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist* has been unveiled. This Peacock crime series delves into a fictionalized account of events following Muhammad Ali’s victory over Jerry Quarry, focusing on a large-scale armed robbery at Ali’s celebratory after-party. *Fight Night* made its debut with the initial three episodes on Peacock on September 5 and continues its weekly release schedule on Fridays, concluding on October 10. The series boasts a star-studded cast, including Samuel L. Jackson, Dexter Darden, Don Cheadle, Kevin Hart, Terrence Howard, and Taraji P. Henson.

Currently, the Rotten Tomatoes audience score for *Fight Night* has been disclosed. As of now, the limited series holds a 95% Tomatometer rating, compiled from 20 critical reviews. The audience score stands at an impressive 94%. It is important to note that these ratings may fluctuate, particularly the audience score, which is based on fewer than 50 reviews.

Comparison of *Fight Night* to Other Kevin Hart Productions

Fight Night Shines as One of Hart’s Finest

Critics have been effusive in their praise for the performances and captivating narrative of *Fight Night*. Richard Roeper from the Chicago Sun-Times compared the series to *Pulp Fiction*, noting, “Jackson roars like a lion throughout and delivers a number of monologues reminiscent of his Jules character from ‘Pulp Fiction.'” Audiences have also responded positively to the ensemble cast and the writing. One viewer shared that *Fight Night* had them “hooked,” while another enthusiastically described it as “Crazy! Hard! NONSTOP Action!”

The outstanding ensemble cast, alongside Hart, is expected to contribute to *Fight Night’s* success.

With a 94% audience approval rating, *Fight Night* ranks among the highest-rated projects in Kevin Hart’s career. The only other Hart project to achieve similar success was *Prom Dates*, a film that garnered a 94% Popcornmeter score, with Hart as a producer. In terms of television, *Fight Night* boasts the highest audience score among Hart’s shows to date.

Even in the realm of critical acclaim, *Fight Night* emerges as one of Hart’s standout projects. The only productions surpassing its Tomatometer rating are Hart’s comedy special *Kevin Hart: Irresponsible*, the documentary *The One and Only Dick Gregory*, and an appearance on *The Late Show with David Letterman* in 2014. Given these impressive statistics, it is evident that *Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist* is among Hart’s finest works. The exceptional ensemble, coupled with Hart’s involvement, is poised to ensure the show’s continued success as the series progresses in the upcoming weeks.

Source: Rotten Tomatoes

Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist

  • PG-NOT YET RATED
  • Crime
  • Drama

Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist is a crime drama television series created for Peacock. Based on the true-crime podcast, the series recounts the night in 1970 when Muhammad Ali achieved a comeback, all the while a dangerous armed robbery changed the landscape of the city forever.

Cast
Samuel L. Jackson, Terrence Howard, Taraji P. Henson, Dexter Darden, Atkins Estimond, Chloe Bailey
Seasons
1
Writers
Shaye Ogbonna
Directors
Craig Brewer
Showrunner
Shaye Ogbonna, Jason Horwitch
Main Genre
Crime
Creator(s)
Shaye Ogbonna
Where To Watch
Peacock
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