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Carrier: Season 1
  • Network: PBS
  • Series Premiere Date: Apr 27, 2008
  • Season #: 1
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Metascore
74 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critics What's this?

User Score
9.3 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 15 Ratings

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10 out of 10
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  • Summary: The documentary series follows the lives of those who live and work on the U.S.S. Nimitz.
  • Genre(s): Reality, News/Documentary

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. Christian Science Monitor
    Reviewed by: Gloria Goodale
    100
    Compelling.
  2. Newsday
    Reviewed by: Diane Werts
    90
    The 10 hours of PBS' immersive miniseries Carrier are frank and intimate, hard-hitting and heart-rending, rocking (with hit songs) and rolling (when the ship pitches so sharply, planes can't land).
  3. New York Daily News
    Reviewed by: David Hinckley
    60
    Like the Navy, Carrier is perfect for some and probably isn't for everyone.

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User Reviews

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. JamesA.
    10
    Awesome. This is real reality TV, none of that Paris Hilton crap, or crap from Orange County with stuck up tennagers who will never work a real day in their lives while their parents spend 10,000's of $ on some stuck up sweet sixteen party. Carrier brought hope to television. AMAZING!… Expand
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  2. EdH.
    10
    This series was great. 99% of Americans have no idea what it means to be in the Navy and fewer know anything about carriers. This covered insightful information on the the young people who serve their country well, even though they may not agree with the mission of our government.… Expand
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  3. Mark
    10
    This is a great show. I've enjoyed every minute of it. Obviously it was done with the support of the Pentagon...if not, how else would the producers gain access to a nuclear aircraft carrier. I think this show does an excellent job of balance. There are differing views presented on whether or not we should be in Iraq. It touches on race in America. It shows the stupidity of Don't Ask, Don't Tell. It points out who our country asks to go and do its work around the world. It shows how the military is the last option for young people who have no future. All-in-all, an excellent endeavor.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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