Tim Goodman, San Francisco Chronicle
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For 504 reviews, this critic has graded:
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51% higher than the average critic
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3% same as the average critic
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46% lower than the average critic
On average, this critic grades 2.9 points lower than other critics.
(0-100 point scale)
Tim Goodman's Scores
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| Average review score: | 60 |
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Score distribution:
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Positive: 267 out of 504
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Mixed: 124 out of 504
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Negative: 113 out of 504
504
tv reviews
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Tim Goodman 100
All your favorites are back in force, with a few twists, but the allure of the series always has been and always will be Hall, who manages to make a killer (who kills only people who deserve it, mostly) likable, believable, engaging and funny, as he works his job as a blood splatter expert at Miami Metro Homicide. -
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Tim Goodman 100
The new offering, from executive producers Ronald D. Moore and David Eick (the team behind "BSG"), stands on its own and in many ways might be more inviting to viewers who are not hard-core sci-fi fans. -
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Tim Goodman 100
A cleverly crafted, ingenious thriller with only scant moments of implausibility. Most of it has the unmistakable imprint of a smart premise beautifully executed. -
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Tim Goodman 100
It's not very often that a TV show bursting with imagination, audacity, rude charm and a relentlessly funny worldview gets on the air, much less appears fully formed. But Sarah Silverman... has delivered an offbeat gem. -
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Tim Goodman 100
"The Riches" is both unique and intoxicating -- and plenty more. -
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Tim Goodman 100
It's a gloriously visual fairy tale full of saturated colors and whimsical stories, the kind of romantic comedy/whodunit that should, by rights, captivate a nation starved for quirkiness and delight. -
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Tim Goodman 100
Again, it's back to the writing and the look. Both are superb. -
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Tim Goodman 100
"Flight of the Conchords" may well be the funniest thing you've seen in ages and -- at least for a half hour -- answers the question of whether HBO has any good shows left. -
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Tim Goodman 100
The level of cleverness of Flight of the Conchords is off the charts. -
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Tim Goodman 100
The writing and acting are hit out of the ballpark on this one, and that's not a vibe you pick up out of nowhere. -
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Tim Goodman 100
There's a lot to love in Californication, from the blowtorch-keen dialogue of creator and writer Tom Kapinos to the way that Duchovny's ever-so-slightly-fading good looks perfectly encapsulate the character's downturn in Hollywood, to a multitude of standout performances in the ensemble cast. -
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Tim Goodman 100
Hirst, Rhys Meyers and the rest of the cast (and Bergin's costumes) make it all somehow meatier but no less entertaining in Season 2. -
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Tim Goodman 100
The acting (from a mostly unknown cast), cinematography (you can just stare at this series) and especially Weiner's writing carry the series to exceptional heights. -
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Tim Goodman 100
The writing is a real thing of beauty - from the aforementioned nuance to searing workplace witticisms and pitch-perfect tone from a multitude of characters. -
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Tim Goodman 100
All the elements Mad Men does well - the humor, the note-perfect clothing and sets, the creeping cultural change - are still there to be savored. -
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Tim Goodman 100
The first three episodes of Season 2 that AMC sent out continue that level of achievement with no evident missteps. -
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Tim Goodman 100
Soak in the visuals, listen to the mesmerizing use of sound. The writing and acting will lure you in, but have appreciation for all the details that go into making this series so great. -
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Tim Goodman 100
Generation Kill is rewarding in its complexity. It feels real - and that realness is bracing, sad and funny in equal measures. -
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Tim Goodman 100
Few series have exploded onto the scene with such a rich array of potential stories and inherently interesting characters. -
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Tim Goodman 100
As Sutter proved in the intriguing and original first season, there's plenty more riveting storytelling to tap into as Sons of Anarchy boldly comes of age. -
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Tim Goodman 100
The Pacific is a superb, viscerally moving and harrowing depiction of World War II and a worthy complement to "Band of Brothers" (2001). -
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Tim Goodman 100
Little Dorrit is anchored by an extraordinary performance by one of England's best actors. And like "Twist," that central performance is only one of many elements that make Dorrit not only terrific entertainment, but, in some ways, perhaps even better than its source material. -
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Tim Goodman 100
What is not surprising at all about the fourth season of one of television's elite series is that Weiner continues to explore what it means to be human. -
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Tim Goodman 100
Sons of Anarchy remains as bare-knuckled and, almost inconceivably, as funny and crass as ever. And it doesn't take Season 3 very long to ratchet up the twists -
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Tim Goodman 100
Glee, one of the season's best and most anticipated new series, delivers on both counts - and more. It's a quirky, sweet, humorous, nonpartisan funfest. -
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Tim Goodman 100
If you like big-screen-level thrills and complicated plot structures, you'll opt-in to FlashForward. And you'll be rewarded. Here's hoping it stays strong and compelling as it heads to April 29. -
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Tim Goodman 100
The Life & Times of Tim--is flat-out brilliant and easily one of the funniest newcomers to television. -
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Tim Goodman 100
It means there's finally something good (and funny) on Tuesday nights. -
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Tim Goodman 100
Just like "The Wire," Simon has again delivered a series unlike anything you've seen on television before. -
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Tim Goodman 100
In a fall season surprisingly flush with good sitcoms, the best new comedy by far--and it's not that close of a race - is Modern Family on ABC. -
