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Harper's Island: Season 1
  • Network: CBS
  • Series Premiere Date: Apr 9, 2009
  • Season #: 1 , 3
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Metascore
61 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 22 Critics What's this?

User Score
7.1 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 29 Ratings

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  • Summary: A group of friends at Harper's Island for a wedding are slowly being murdered one by one.
  • Genre(s): Action/Adventure, Drama

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 22
  3. Negative: 2 out of 22
  1. New York Daily News
    Reviewed by: David Hinckley
    80
    Harper's Island is an elaborate horror movie, a twentysomething slasher flick with a really good wardrobe, a first-rate cast and 13 weeks worth of twists and subplots.
  2. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Ginia Bellafante
    60
    After the first few episodes it remains unclear who, or what, is behind the mayhem, so points, as cringe making as it is to acknowledge, for suspense. The show has missing cash, stolen cash, a freaky black sheep and a menacing brother-in-law.
  3. Boston Globe
    Reviewed by: Matthew Gilbert
    30
    After July 2, you won't need to worry about stumbling across this enervating, vapid, and obscenely over-promoted thriller when you're channel surfing.

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User Reviews

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 10
  3. Negative: 1 out of 10
  1. js
    10
    A homage to the horror genre, i didn't start watching till a few episodes in but after that i was completely engaged with it, references to many different horror movies, well acted despite some people negative reviews all in all a good show, shame its over.… Expand
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  2. RyanM.
    5
    Could be a really great show with tense moments and suspense. But poor writing and poor development make this show just mediocre. Yes, the show is appealing to the eye because of attractive cast. But fails because obvious reactions and normal human behavior aren't shown here. For example, no one notices that people are missing? Everyone is taken down to be so naive. Most of the show is ridiculous, but the eye candy makes it barely tolerable. Potential here but needs better direction.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. AlanH.
    2
    Oh Please! The acting is poor and the plot so telegraphs itself that I wanted to turn it off inside the first 10-minute segment. This despite the heavy dose of spooky "whodunnit" presented in the overdose of commercials aired over the past few weeks. If the show is to continue even two more weeks along this track, please cancel it!… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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