90210: Season 1
  • Network: The CW
  • Series Premiere Date: Sep 2, 2008
  • Season #: 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6
Metascore
46 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 12 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 12
  3. Negative: 3 out of 12
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  1. New York Post
    Reviewed by: Adam Buckman
    63
    Nothing surprised me enough, while watching 90210, to blurt out, "Oh my God!" but hey, I'm not as easily surprised as a 15-year-old from Kansas.
  2. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
    Reviewed by: Rob Owen
    63
    It's not a great show but it's not a terrible teen drama, not by a long shot.
  3. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Ray Richmond
    60
    The truth is it really isn't so horrible after all.
  4. Newark Star-Ledger
    Reviewed by: Alan Sepinwall
    60
    Neither trainwreck nor masterpiece, the new "90210" was exactly what nobody expected it would be: remarkably faithful in tone and spirit to the original adventures of Brandon, Brenda, Scott Scanlon and company.
  5. Newsday
    Reviewed by: Verne Gay
    58
    The show juggled a lot of storylines last night, maybe too many, but the vibe feels right. "90210" is not a disaster, and the CW can now officially let out a deep ... sigh ... of relief.
  6. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Misha Davenport
    50
    Where the original show used to be a leader, so far the spinoff is a follower.
  7. PopMatters
    Reviewed by: Marisa LaScala
    50
    For the most part, 90210 seems unsure what to do with the Gen-X demographic, fitting in an awkward assortment of teachers, guidance counselors, and big sisters alongside the kid stars.
  8. Chicago Tribune
    Reviewed by: Maureen Ryan
    50
    Well, it wasn’t “Masterpiece Theatre,” and it wasn’t outright terrible.
  9. Variety
    Reviewed by: Laura Fries
    40
    Sticking absurdly close to the same formula as the original, down to the opening theme and the filming style, the new version lacks that same sense of wonder and awe that Beverly Hills decadence and excesses once held over viewers.
  10. Orlando Sentinel
    Reviewed by: Hal Boedeker
    30
    It was simply a blah variation on "Beverly Hills, 90210," which lasted a decade on Fox.
  11. Boston Globe
    Reviewed by: Matthew Gilbert
    30
    90210, the CW remake that premiered last night, is pretty bad.
  12. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Ken Tucker
    16
    The only time I laughed with pleasure last night--as opposed to hooting derision or abashed guffaws--was when Tabitha/Walter delivered the best line of the episode for anyone who loves L.A.: ''I'm gonna call Dan Tana's for some takeout!''

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User Score
6.5 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 55 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 20
  3. Negative: 5 out of 20
  1. AmandaS.
    10
    I love this show!!!I think that it's better than original!!!
  2. PaulD.
    10
    This show is really finding it's feet, it's coming out of the shadows to not be a spin-off and be it's own show. At first glance it seems cliche ridden but the story is speeding up, as are the newbie characters. This show has really grown on me & my friends. I never watched the original 90210 and i don't intend to.… Full Review »
  3. MarisellaA
    0
    Brings nothing new to the table of teen drama.
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