Brotherhood: Season 1
  • Network: Showtime
  • Series Premiere Date: Jul 9, 2006
  • Season #: 1 , 2 , 3 , 4
Metascore
75 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 23 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 23
  3. Negative: 1 out of 23
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  1. The New Yorker
    Reviewed by: Nancy Franklin
    30
    Almost a parody of itself.

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User Score
9.2 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 80 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 48 out of 50
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 50
  3. Negative: 1 out of 50
  1. TonyS
    10
    Bring this show back please. With all the nonsense reality shows, it's great to see something so raw. I love the inter-twinned stories and every episode has a superb twist to it.… Full Review »
  2. FrankL
    10
    One of the most riveting, realistic shows of its kind. The series borrows a fair amount from the Bulger brothers (real life brothers in Boston) and it is fascinating to imagine that some of the more graphic stuff probably has a basis in fact. Highly recommended!… Full Review »
  3. baoboa
    10
    Awesome. Far better than 99% of current cliche mafia/cop dramas filling up the TV schedules. This is one of those rare shows that should most definitely be brought back or made into a movie!!!… Full Review »
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