All Critics

view
per page

  1. Brian Holcomb

    Slant Magazine
    1 TvShow
    Average review score: 100

    On average, this critic grades
    36 points higher than other critics.

  2. Richard Corliss

    Time
    2 TvShows
    Average review score: 95

    On average, this critic grades
    31 points higher than other critics.

  3. Chris Kaltenbach

    Baltimore Sun
    2 TvShows
    Average review score: 95

    On average, this critic grades
    31 points higher than other critics.

  4. Todd McCarthy

    The Hollywood Reporter
    3 TvShows
    Average review score: 93

    On average, this critic grades
    29 points higher than other critics.

  5. Michael Buening

    PopMatters
    1 TvShow
    Average review score: 90

    On average, this critic grades
    26 points higher than other critics.

  6. Michael Sragow

    Baltimore Sun
    1 TvShow
    Average review score: 90

    On average, this critic grades
    26 points higher than other critics.

  7. Marvin Kitman

    Newsday
    2 TvShows
    Average review score: 90

    On average, this critic grades
    26 points higher than other critics.

  8. Chuck Ulie

    Chicago Sun-Times
    1 TvShow
    Average review score: 88

    On average, this critic grades
    24 points higher than other critics.

  9. Robert Bianco

    Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
    2 TvShows
    Average review score: 85

    On average, this critic grades
    21 points higher than other critics.

  10. Gloria Goodale

    Christian Science Monitor
    42 TvShows
    Average review score: 84

    On average, this critic grades
    20 points higher than other critics.

  11. Sohrab Ahmari

    Wall Street Journal
    3 TvShows
    Average review score: 83

    On average, this critic grades
    19 points higher than other critics.

  12. Matt Roush

    USA Today
    7 TvShows
    Average review score: 80

    On average, this critic grades
    17 points higher than other critics.

  13. Jeff Jensen

    Entertainment Weekly
    9 TvShows
    Average review score: 80

    On average, this critic grades
    16 points higher than other critics.

  14. Ed Bark

    Dallas Morning News
    20 TvShows
    Average review score: 80

    On average, this critic grades
    16 points higher than other critics.

  15. Dave Kehr

    New York Daily News
    1 TvShow
    Average review score: 80

    On average, this critic grades
    16 points higher than other critics.

  16. Justin Chang

    Variety
    1 TvShow
    Average review score: 80

    On average, this critic grades
    16 points higher than other critics.

  17. Jen Chaney

    Washington Post
    1 TvShow
    Average review score: 80

    On average, this critic grades
    16 points higher than other critics.

  18. N.F. Mendoza

    The Hollywood Reporter
    1 TvShow
    Average review score: 80

    On average, this critic grades
    16 points higher than other critics.

  19. Tom Feran

    Cleveland Plain Dealer
    4 TvShows
    Average review score: 80

    On average, this critic grades
    16 points higher than other critics.

  20. Howard Rosenberg

    Los Angeles Times
    30 TvShows
    Average review score: 79

    On average, this critic grades
    15 points higher than other critics.

  21. Hal Boedeker

    Miami Herald
    4 TvShows
    Average review score: 79

    On average, this critic grades
    15 points higher than other critics.

  22. Clark Collis

    Entertainment Weekly
    38 TvShows
    Average review score: 78

    On average, this critic grades
    14 points higher than other critics.

  23. Marisa Carroll

    PopMatters
    4 TvShows
    Average review score: 77

    On average, this critic grades
    13 points higher than other critics.

  24. Kristen Baldwin

    Entertainment Weekly
    4 TvShows
    Average review score: 76

    On average, this critic grades
    12 points higher than other critics.

  25. John Levesque

    Seattle Post-Intelligencer
    6 TvShows
    Average review score: 76

    On average, this critic grades
    12 points higher than other critics.

  26. Marilyn Moss

    The Hollywood Reporter
    3 TvShows
    Average review score: 76

    On average, this critic grades
    12 points higher than other critics.

  27. Ken Tucker

    New York Magazine (Vulture)
    164 TvShows
    Average review score: 76

    On average, this critic grades
    12 points higher than other critics.

  28. Jennifer Armstrong

    Entertainment Weekly
    5 TvShows
    Average review score: 76

    On average, this critic grades
    12 points higher than other critics.

prev
Page:

Recent User Reviews

  1. drlowdon | Breaking Bad: Season 4
    May 24, 2013
    10
    Anyone that has seen fit to (wrongly) criticise this show for its slow pacing will not find anything to change their minds in this fourth season but thanks to the intensely dramatic, and darkly humorous, script and universally superb performances from the entire cast Breaking Bad continues to demonstrate why many critics consider it to be the best drama series ever to grace our screens.… Full Review »
  2. drlowdon | Breaking Bad: Season 3
    May 24, 2013
    10
    Anyone thinking of watching this will already know what Breaking Bad is about so I will just say that while the first two seasons were absolutely fantastic this third season is the best yet.

    Everything from the writing to the directing to the acting continues to be spot on and a host of truly unexpected scenes will keep you on the edge of your seat. If you only watch one show this year make sure it is Breaking Bad.    … Full Review »
  3. drlowdon | Breaking Bad: Season 2
    May 24, 2013
    10
    After the disappointing second series of shows like 'Prison Break' and 'Heroes' I was a little worried that Breaking Bad may fall into the same category. Any doubts however were quickly put aside after the opening episode. In fact, if anything, this is actually an improvement on the first season (something I would not have thought possible) as we see Walter Whites continued attempts to establish his new business and the problems that entail.

    The only negative thing I can say about Breaking Bad is that I can't believe this has still not aired on a major UK channel as this is certainly one show that deserves a far bigger audience in this country.    … Full Review »
  4. Fozzy | Hannibal: Season 1
    May 24, 2013
    9
    First off, this television program is marginally better than the films which preceded it. Hannibal (2001), Red Dragon (2002) and the god-awful Hannibal Rising (2006) don't come close to this series when it comes to intelligence, charisma and charm. This series follows Will Graham (played masterfully by Hugh Dancy here) as he is brought back into the FBI for a series of cases by Jack Crawford (Laurence Fishburne). Dr. Hannibal Lecter (Mads Mikkelsen) assists him in these cases and also acts as his unofficial psychiatrist.
    Laurence Fishburne plays his part brilliantly, and is the best Crawford we have seen thus far. Mads Mikkelsen provides an astonishing performance as the charming and sophisticated cannibalistic serial killer Hannibal Lecter. However, the stand-out performance of the lot is that of Hugh Dancy as Will Graham. Dancy seems to be playing to his strengths here, and fulfills the role perfectly, turning the character into his own. While the Graham in previous incarnations was simply haunted by his past in the FBI, Dancy turns the character into a sort of autistic savant.
    Dancy's character is sort of fun to watch. Sleepwalking, channeling his nightmares and feelings about the criminals he has to deal with through the ownership of an absurd number of dogs, and his diminishing mental state as the show progresses. His relationship with Lecter, and that with Abigail Hobbs, the daughter of serial killer Garret Jacob Hobbs, who Graham killed, make the character come to life. Most of the habits of Dancy's character come straight from the writings of Thomas Harris, such as his love of dogs, but otherwise it is all Dancy's intuition and his transforming of the character into his own creation.
    Let's not limit this to Dancy's performance, however. All of them were astonishing, from Laurence Fishburne's portrayal of Jack Crawford, to Mads Mikkelsen's performance as Hannibal Lecter. This has to be one of the best Lecter performances, only behind that of Anthony Hopkins in Silence of the Lambs. Mikkelsen lends himself perfectly to the role, and he doesn't disappoint. The characters, and indeed the actors, all fulfill their roles perfectly, and the casting is magnificent.
    Some, mainly those who don't enjoy horror or splatter films, will probably be put off by this film and it's level of horrific violence. You will see people impaled on antlers, with the flesh cut from their backs and spread out, and having their limbs removed while they are alive. In the event that you feel put off by this sort of thing, you should probably abandon the show immediately. However, all shows are aimed at a certain kind of audience. I don't like True Blood because of the fact that it plays out more like a soap opera than an actual TV show, but some people love it for the same reasons. I love Game of Thrones, but some would be put off by it's graphic scenes of sex and violence. Same here.
    All in all, this show is magnificent. All of the acting is done brilliantly and to it's full effect, and it's as enjoyable as ever. Though it cannot appeal to everyone, nothing can, and it thrives on what it does do, so I do believe this show should continue for another season. I hope the ratings agree with me.    … Full Review »
  5. SeveredWing | Game of Thrones: Season 3
    May 24, 2013
    10
    Truly there are usually only a few shows that come along that can be called cultural icons. Game of Thrones is easily a contender for such a title. Based on the novels by George R. R. Martin the story already has a strong establishment from the beginning and each season builds on the last giving more and more depth to the world.
    The costume design, the characters, and the effects are all top notch and truly immerse a viewer in this cold and bleak world of intrigue and deception. There are the truly despicable characters who you are gradually taught to hate from the beginning and then there are the characters whose actions seem, at the time, to be reprehensible but are later revealed to be veiled under a guise of nobility and then there are the truly righteous, the ones that you feel like rooting for and truly invest yourself in. That is the greatest effect this show has. It involves you in the characters that it develops. Whether you are rooting for Daenerys Targaryen to take back her throne or if you want Robert Stark to avenge his father's death an restore order or if you want Stannis Baratheon to claim the throne that was his brother's you feel involved in the story and invested in the character you hope for. And there are a lot of characters.
    The one downside I can see for some viewers is the sheer amount of information that is thrown at you. I love the depth and complexity of the story, but it is easy to see how others might get lost is the menagerie of intrigue and deception. It can also mean that missing an episode will throw you completely for a loop and it is essential that they be watched in sequence. If you are new to the series it is a must that you start at Season 1 and work forward, otherwise you will miss large chunks of the veiled plot.
    The show divides its time between so many stories that a casual watcher can easily become overwhelmed by them. One moment you are trudging through the forest with Jaime Lannister and Brienne of Tarth only to find yourself a few minutes later watching Arya Stark and the Brotherhood Without Banners. It is the kind of show where it is all or nothing. If you aren't willing or able to devote yourself to watching each episode completely then you might as well just read the summaries of the plots online or to watch something else, because you need your full attention to grasp the depth of the storytelling.    … Full Review »

Most talked about trailers

See all »
See all trailers »