As Tyler Perry has current deals with Amazon Studios, Netflix and Paramount, the commercially successful entertainment figure writes his scripts all on his own and demands no edits from his commissioners. Perry explains this is all the more reason why he prioritizes what his audience wants over the critics:

The Mabel “Madea” Simmons franchise creator told The Times of London that he has not read a critic’s review of any of his work since he was “probably 34” – 20 years ago, and explained why at least 25 of his titles had been held back from review:

Despite frequent criticism of his films and television shows, Tyler Perry doesn't seem to care. The billionaire filmmaker, producer and actor, whose new film, The Six Triple Eight, hit theaters last Friday (December 6),

While his latest Netflix title, “The Six Triple Eight,” has garnered positive reviews, Perry revealed in an interview with The Times of London that he has not sought out a critic’s opinion on his work for nearly 20 years.